Serenade
The London Promenade 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 London Promenade Orchestra's Serenade In Blue is a ballad that evokes a nostalgic feeling while also expressing the hope and uncertainty of whether a lost love could possibly be reignited. The song is propelled by a smooth and seductive melody that plays with a sense of melancholy that is common in many jazz standards. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who can't help but remember his past love whenever he hears the Serenade in Blue. The very first line of the lyrics indicate that whenever he listens to the bluesy melody, he is transported back in time to a world where he and his love used to exist together.
He is reminded of the joys that the two used to share many moons ago. The next lyric indicates that through the melody, the memories come flooding back to him and her face comes alive in his imagination like a theme of a forgotten melody. He recollects all the happy memories, but isn't sure if there is still a spark left between them or if it was just the ashes of the flame they once knew. He wonders if he should just move on, or continue to hold out hope, and "whistle in the dark" to the Serenade in Blue.
The song showcases a yearning for a past that can never be recaptivated, as well as the pain that comes with holding onto something that is gone. Serenade in Blue is a beautiful piece of music that captures the universal experience of lost love and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
When I hear that Serenade in blue
In the moment that the London Promenade Orchestra plays Serenade in Blue, I am transported into a dreamlike state.
I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
I imagine that we are together in another realm, just you and I, without any distractions.
Sharing all the joys we used to know
I think about the happy moments of our past that we shared together.
Many moons ago
These good times happened a long time ago.
Once again your face comes back to me
Your visage returns to my mind's eye.
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
It feels as if you are part of a lost, but memorable tune.
In the album of my memory
In the compendium of my recollections.
It seems like only yesterday
It feels like the time when we were together just happened.
The small cafe, a crowded floor
I remember the time we spent dancing in that tiny club with many others around us.
And as we danced the night away
We passed the evening carefree and lost in dance.
I hear you say forever more
You uttered that we would always be together.
And then the song became a sigh
But after a while, the music's tune and tempo shifted, making me feel despondent.
Forever more became goodbye
The promise of never-ending love dissipated into a farewell.
Because you remained in my heart, but
Even though we may have parted, you still reside in my innermost feelings.
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
My love, I wonder if there is any remaining passion between us.
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Do our affections linger only as forlorn and fading embers?
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Am I better off pretending that our love still exists and keeping it alive in my own mind?
Serenade in blue
The melody, Serenade in Blue, encapsulates all these vivid feelings for me.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@terrystrahl6006
Mario Lanza had the most beautiful voice ever its so sad he died that young..
@felixbautista
Thank you so much for listening.
@marryannlamb9853
Great music Tito thanks
@felixbautista
My esteemed pleasure
@donnsunderland2684
Marvelously beautiful piece of music and your equally excellent video to accompany it. Glad to see our Griffith Park Observatory here in Los Angeles was included in your visual tour. A pleasure to listen to.
@felixbautista
Thank you so very much for your appreciation and attention Donn.
@bonanzajoe
THE LONDON PROMENADE ORCHESTRA Is awesome. I have a large utube folder on them.
@WandaRibeiro
My dear Tito, you have touched me with this splendid vídeo. There's no words to tell you how I'm feeling now. Your magnificent work with so sweet images and this soft and marvellous music, filled my soul with a peaceful blessing. Thanks, my dear friend!
@felixbautista
All my pleasure... thank you so much for listening and your inspiring comments.