Rhapsody In Blue
The BBC Orchestra Lyrics
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I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
Sharing all the joys we used to know
Many moons ago
Once again your face comes back to me
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
In the album of my memory
It seems like only yesterday
The small cafe, a crowded floor
And as we danced the night away
I hear you say forever more
And then the song became a sigh
Forever more became goodbye
Cause you remained in my heart, but
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Serenade in blue
The BBC Orchestra's song Rhapsody In Blue is a beautiful instrumental piece, but the lyrics of the song "Serenade in Blue" by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon, that are being played in the background, speak of a deeply emotional love story. The singer reminisces about a past love when the song "Serenade in Blue" is played. He talks about how, when he hears the serenade, it takes him to another world where he is alone with his lover, and they are sharing all the joys that they used to know many moons ago. The memories are so vivid that he can see his lover's face just like the theme of some forgotten melody. The serenade evokes a sense of nostalgia and the longing for someone who is not there anymore.
The lyrics describe a love story that seems to have been cut short. The couple danced the night away, and he remembers his lover saying "forever more." However, it turned into a goodbye, and the "forever more" became a sigh. In the end, he is left with a question - whether there is still a spark left or only lonely ashes of the flame they knew. The lyrics convey a sense of melancholy, love, and loss. The song paints a picture of someone who is trying to hold on to the memories of love and searching for answers.
Line by Line Meaning
When I hear that Serenade in blue
Whenever I listen to the melody of Serenade in blue
I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
I feel transported to a different world where I am with my loved one
Sharing all the joys we used to know
Reliving all the moments of happiness we experienced in past
Many moons ago
It happened quite long ago
Once again your face comes back to me
Your image comes back to my mind again
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
Bringing back memories like an old tune that was forgotten
In the album of my memory
As one of the memories stored in my mind
Serenade in blue
The melody of Serenade in blue
It seems like only yesterday
Feels like it happened only yesterday
The small cafe, a crowded floor
The setting of a small caf茅 with a bustling environment
And as we danced the night away
As we spent the entire night dancing to the tune
I hear you say forever more
I recall you saying that we'll be together forever
And then the song became a sigh
Afterwards, the music transformed into a sad expression
Forever more became goodbye
Our promises to be together forever ended in a goodbye
Cause you remained in my heart, but
Even though you have a special place in my heart,
Tell me darling is there still a spark?
I wonder if there's still any attraction between us
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Or if there are only ashes left of the love that we shared
Should I go on whistling in the dark
Should I continue to hold on to you without any hope, just like whistling in a dark room
Serenade in blue
The melody of Serenade in blue
Lyrics 漏 BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
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John Smith
My mother's favourite piece of music, she is THRILLED that it'll be available for another 80 years!
Bruce1956
John Smith i do believe that is 900 years........................2915 - 2015 ........
John Smith
Joe B Yes, it is. Sorry. I've never been good at maths involving years.
Ciaran Kelman
@Bruce1956 could you explain this comment ?
900 years ? Where is this from , I don't get it...
Why specifically is the song available for 900 years Vs forever?
Rain Autumn
One of my all time favourites! I first heard this piece on Disney Fantasia 2000 and was hooked! Always brings me good memories.
Susan
One of my most loved musical pieces, something about it touches my soul.
buzzbaybear
Thank you. This orchestration of 1942 that we all associate with Gershwin is actually the work of Ferde Grofe. Gershwin's only version is for 2 pianos.
Guy Fawkes
For a full version of this incredible arrangement find Chicago Symphony with James Levine, pianist. Absolutely incredible.
Jerry Zhan
Come fly Chicago's hometown airline. Come fly the friendly skies.
Tony and Kendra Gioia
I found the shortest version possible: only 2 minutes and 21 seconds long! This rhapsody reminds me of a cold November day when the neighbourhood kids can't go out to play.