Sydney Devine (born Cleland, Lanarkshire 1940 - 13th F… Read Full Bio ↴Sydney devine
Sydney Devine (born Cleland, Lanarkshire 1940 - 13th February 2021) was a Scot and' it's very own rhinestone cowboy, a singer whose career began with a television appearance in 1953 at the age of thirteen, developed during eight years touring with the White Heather Group. When visiting Hawaii with Andy Stewart's band, he heard the Hawaiian singer Don Ho perform Tiny Bubbles; this became Devine's signature tune and he went on to sell fifteen million albums. His record sales were revived in December 2005 when a frothy drink making machine was advertised on television using Don Ho's version of Tiny Bubbles. YUP
He is sometimes referred to as 'Steak and Kidney',
Pearly Shells
Sydney Devine Lyrics
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Shining in the sun
Covering up the shore
When I see them
My heart tells me that I love you,
More than all the little pearly shells
For every grain of sand upon the beach
I got a kiss for youAnd I′ve got more left over
For each star
That twinkles in the blue
Pearly shells, from the ocean
Shining in the sun
Covering up the shore
When I see them
My heart tells me that I love you
More than all the little pearly shells
For every grain of sand upon the beach
I've got a kiss for you
And I′ve got more left over
For each star
That twinkles in the blue
Pearly shells, from the ocean
Shining in the sun
Covering up the shore
When I see them
My heart tells me that I love you
More than all the little pearly shells
More than all the little pearly shells
The lyrics to Sydney Devine's "Pearly Shells" is a romantic and heartfelt expression of love for the special someone in the singer's life. As the singer gazes upon the pearly shells on the shore, they are reminded of their love and their heart tells them that they love their partner more than anything in the world. They express their affection in a unique and poetic way by proclaiming that they not only have a kiss for their partner for every grain of sand on the beach but also more left over for each twinkling star in the blue sky.
The use of pearly shells as a metaphor for love is a common theme in music and literature. The shells are associated with the beauty and mystery of the ocean, and their luminescent and delicate appearance is a symbol of the fragility and preciousness of love. The singer's comparison of their love to the pearly shells suggests that their feelings are both strong and vulnerable, and that they are willing to protect and cherish their relationship just as they would a precious shell.
Overall, "Pearly Shells" is a touching and sentimental love song that celebrates the beauty of love and its enduring power. The lyrics encourage listeners to appreciate the magic of love and to cherish the relationships that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Pearly Shells, from the ocean
The shells that are shining in the sun and covering up the shore come from the ocean.
Shining in the sun
The pearly shells are shining under the sun.
Covering up the shore
The pearly shells are so many that they cover the entire beach.
When I see them
Whenever I see the pearly shells on the beach.
My heart tells me that I love you,
These shells remind me how much I love you.
More than all the little pearly shells
My love for you is even greater than the countless pearly shells on the shore.
For every grain of sand upon the beach
I have a kiss for you for every grain of sand on the beach.
I got a kiss for you
I have endless kisses to give you.
And I′ve got more left over
Even after giving all the kisses for every grain of sand, I still have more to give.
For each star
I have a kiss for you for every star in the sky.
That twinkles in the blue
The stars that sparkle in the blue sky.
More than all the little pearly shells
My love for you is greater than anything in this world, even the countless pearly shells on the shore.
Writer(s): Pober Leon, Edwards Webley
Contributed by Caden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.