Lovers
The Blue Jays Lyrics
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Where the trees stand so tall
And the dust turn to gold
And love never grows old
On Lover's Island
Where the birds sing of love
Seems a gift from up above
(Met her one day)
As we stood alone on the mountain
Under the moon and stars above
Oh, darling, don't ever go
She was Venus, the goddess of love
On Lover's Island
Where the trees stand so tall
And the dust turn to gold
And love never, never
Never, never grows old
The Blue Jays' song Lovers Island is a love ballad that paints a picture of a paradise where love reigns supreme. The lyrics set the scene on Lover's Island, where the trees are tall and the dust turns to gold. This imagery is meant to evoke a sense of tranquility and beauty. The Island is a place where the birds sing of love and it feels like a gift from up above. The singer then recounts the story of how he met his lover on the island, and how they stood alone on a mountain under the moon and stars above. He compares his lover to Venus, the goddess of love, which conveys how he feels in her presence.
The lyrics are simple yet powerful. The repetition of the phrase "And love never grows old" drives home the idea that love can stand the test of time. It's a universal theme that many people can relate to, which makes this song timeless. The Blue Jays' use of imagery, such as the trees standing tall and the dust turning to gold, adds to the song's dreamlike quality. It's a song that transports the listener to a world where love is all that matters.
Line by Line Meaning
On Lover's Island
In a beautiful and romantic place called Lover's Island
Where the trees stand so tall
Where towering trees create a beautiful and serene environment
And the dust turn to gold
Where the sun's rays shining through the trees create an almost magical golden dust effect
And love never grows old
And where love never fades or loses its spark
Where the birds sing of love
Where even the birds seem to sing of love and romance
Seems a gift from up above
As if this place was made as a gift from a higher power
I met her one day
I had the good fortune of meeting the love of my life on this island
(Met her one day)
As we stood alone on the mountain
As we stood high above the island, just the two of us
Under the moon and stars above
Beneath the beautiful night sky
Oh, darling, don't ever go
I never want to lose you, my love
She was Venus, the goddess of love
She was my perfect match, the embodiment of love itself
And love never, never
And in this magical place,
Never, never grows old
Love is eternal and everlasting
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEXANDER MANIGO, LEON PEELS
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@TheJonaco
A great New York-style doo-wop ballad- from Hollywood! The haunting voice and falsetto of Leon Peels (who also wrote it) is one of the best lead vocals on any doo-wop record. This group may have been one-hit wonders, but even hard-core NYC/Jersey fans were very impressed. I was, too! Fun fact: The tiny Milestone label was run by a former swamp-pop singer from Louisiana and his beauty queen wife.
@lourowberryrowberry2343
One of the 1st oldies I bought in 1970 two years after I started to collect. (1968)
@michaelpia3678
Great group and song.
@blueleodoowop7122
Untouchable
@raymondmalcuit8361
This Song Went To Number 31 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart In 1961.
@toss62
Shoulda went higher. Great tune.
@johnfisher7599
They appeared at an assembly at Mark Twain Junior High in Venice., California Unfortunately, due to limited airplay on the teen stations, few knew who they were.
@markpippin5437
The doo-wop genre had more one-hit wonders than any other.
@blueleodoowop7122
Both sides