Dinah
Stephane Grappelli And His Quartet Lyrics
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Gave me Dinah
I'm the proudest one
Beneath the Dixie sun
News is spreadin
'Bout our weddin'
I hear church bells ringin'
Dinah
Is there anyone finer
In the state of Carolina?
If there is and you know her
Show her!
Dinah
With her Dixie eyes blazin'
How I love to sit and gaze in
To the eyes of Dinah Lee!
Yet, every night
My, how I shake with fright
Because my Dinah might
Change her mind about me!
But if Dinah
Ever wandered to China
I would hop an ocean liner
Just to be with Dinah Lee!
Dinah
Is there anyone finer
In the state of Carolina?
If there is and you know her
Show her!
Dinah
With her Dixie eyes blazin'
How I love to sit and gaze in
To the eyes of Dinah Lee!
Yet, every night
My, how I shake with fright
Because my Dinah might
Change her mind about me!
But if Dinah
Ever wandered to China
I would hop an ocean!
Just to be with Dinah Lee!
In Stéphane Grappelli's song "Dinah," the singer expresses his love for his fiancé, whom he affectionately refers to as "Dinah." He declares his pride in being her partner and how happy he is to be with her under the Dixie sun. The news of their upcoming wedding has spread, and he hears church bells ringing. Despite his happiness and certainty in his love for Dinah, the singer expresses his anxiousness at the thought of losing her. He describes the bliss of gazing into her Dixie eyes but also acknowledges the fear of Dinah changing her mind about him. He concludes with a declaration of his commitment to Dinah, even if it means traveling across oceans to be with her.
The lyrics to "Dinah" are a classic example of a love song from the early 20th century. The song reflects the cultural attitudes of the era, where men would proudly boast of their significant others and celebrate their love through song. The lyrics showcase the singer's pride in being from Dixie, known for its warm climate and rich culture. The mention of the wedding ceremony and church bells highlights the importance of religious institutions and traditional values in society during that period.
Line by Line Meaning
Carolina
The place where Grappelli met his love, Dinah
Gave me Dinah
Dinah is a gift, a precious treasure that Grappelli cherishes
I'm the proudest one
Grappelli feels honored to have Dinah in his life and considers himself lucky
Beneath the Dixie sun
Grappelli lives in the southern part of the United States where the sun shines brightly
News is spreadin'
People are talking about their upcoming wedding
'Bout our weddin'
People are gossiping about the wedding of Grappelli and Dinah
I hear church bells ringin'
The sound of the church bells brings joy to Grappelli's heart
Here's the song my heart keeps singin'
Grappelli's heart is filled with love and joy, and this song expresses his feelings
Dinah
The name of Grappelli's love
Is there anyone finer
Grappelli thinks that Dinah is the most beautiful and perfect person he has ever met
In the state of Carolina?
Grappelli is asking if there is anyone in the whole state of Carolina who is finer than Dinah
If there is and you know her
If there is someone finer than Dinah in Carolina, Grappelli wants to meet her
Show her!
Grappelli wants to see if there is someone who can outshine Dinah
With her Dixie eyes blazin'
Dinah has beautiful, bright eyes that shine like the sun
How I love to sit and gaze in
Grappelli loves to look into Dinah's eyes and get lost in them
To the eyes of Dinah Lee!
Dinah's eyes are captivating and irresistible
Yet, every night
Despite his love for her, Grappelli is anxious and worried
My, how I shake with fright
Grappelli is afraid that Dinah might change her mind about him
Because my Dinah might
Grappelli is worried that Dinah might stop loving him
Change her mind about me!
Grappelli is afraid that Dinah will realize that he is not good enough for her
But if Dinah
Despite his fears, Grappelli's love for Dinah is unwavering
Ever wandered to China
Even if Dinah were to go to a faraway land like China
I would hop an ocean liner
Grappelli would travel across the ocean to be with her
Just to be with Dinah Lee!
Grappelli's love for Dinah knows no bounds
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Akst, Samuel M. Lewis, Joseph Young
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