Swingin' Down The Lane
The Kirby Stone Four Lyrics


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Everybody's hand in hand
Swingin' down the lane
Everybody's feelin' grand
Swingin' down the lane

That's the time I miss the bliss
That we might have known
Nights like this
When I'm all alone

When the moon is on the rise
Baby I'm so blue
Watchin' lovers makin' eyes
Like we used to do

When the moon is on the way
Still I'm waitin' all in vain




Should be swingin' down the lane
With you

Overall Meaning

The Kirby Stone Four's song "Swingin' Down The Lane" talks about walking down the lane with someone special, feeling great and missing the good times spent with that person. The lyrics are filled with nostalgia and melancholy, as the singer remembers past nights spent together, longing for those moments and the companionship of the person they used to share them with. The song's melody captures this feeling perfectly with its upbeat swing style, which may seem contradictory to the sadness behind the lyrics, but it portrays the sense of hope that the singer still carries within themselves.


The chorus is particularly telling - as it mentions "Swingin' down the lane" not once but twice, suggesting that the singer is trying to relive that happy memory, but they are missing that special someone to share it with. The moon is a recurring reference in the song, representing the romantic moments the singer shared with their partner. In contrast, it also highlights how lonely and sad they feel in their absence. In conclusion, the Kirby Stone Four's song "Swingin' Down The Lane" is a poignant depiction of the human experience. It tells about the beauty of companionship, the importance of memories and the pain of their absence.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's hand in hand
Everyone is holding hands


Swingin' down the lane
Walking cheerfully down the road


Everybody's feelin' grand
Everyone is feeling wonderful


Swingin' down the lane
Walking cheerfully down the road


That's the time I miss the bliss
That's when I miss the happiness


That we might have known
That we could have experienced


Nights like this
Days like today


When I'm all alone
When I'm by myself


When the moon is on the rise
When the moon is visible in the sky


Baby I'm so blue
I'm feeling very sad


Watchin' lovers makin' eyes
Watching couples flirt


Like we used to do
Like we did in the past


When the moon is on the way
When the moon is disappearing from sight


Still I'm waitin' all in vain
Yet, I'm waiting for you even though you won't come


Should be swingin' down the lane
I should be cheerfully walking down the road with you


With you
Together with you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUS KAHN, ISHAM JONES

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@maureen1938

LOVELY....Thanks for this lovely share so well appreciated.

@Jymster46

You are more than welcome. Thank you so much for watching, listening and commenting! Very much appreciated!
Jim

@aaadiymail5476

T Y so much!

@LoveTheOConnor

Love it, Jim! What a great version of this one! Love all your great pictures! Thanks so much for sharing, this was a real day brightener! Have a marvelous weekend :))

@Jymster46

So glad you liked it, Heather! They are such a great quartet, I think. Wishing you a marvelous weekend as well and thank you so much for watching the video.
Jim

@dsanw

Great video, thank you Jim! Have a wonderful new week ahead for you and yours. Best wishes dear Jim! Uli

@Jymster46

Hi, Uli! I'm so happy you liked this one! Thank you so much for letting me know that you did. Wishing you all the best as well. Take care, my friend!
Jim

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