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Amélie
The Martin Harley Band Lyrics
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Let?s walk down by the harbor lights
Take off our shoes and socks go down on the rocks and talk a while
You can roll another smoke, have a laugh and a joke
Be all bare feet and smiles
It?s a good, good night Amelie
And I thank you for your time and I thank you for your company
So don?t feel surprised if the look in my eyes tries to follow you home
Amelie
The sun will rise and it will fall
This I can promise you but that?s about all
I?d put the moon in my suitcase to remind me if only I could
I?d trap these stars here in jam jars, set them free like fireflies
In my back woods
It?s a good, good night Amelie
And I thank you for your time and I thank you for your company
I don?t feel strange being stranger and I don?t feel like being alone
So don?t feel surprised if the look in my eyes tries to follow you home
Amelie
The Martin Harley Band's song "Amelie" is a ballad that speaks about a warm and peaceful night shared between two people. The singer suggests that they go for a walk by the harbor lights and forget about the shoes and socks, let the rocks be their bed and spend the evening talking, laughing, and barefooted. The simple things that transpire during the night suggests that they have an easeful and uncomplicated relationship. The singer is happy and contented with her company and grateful for the time spent with her.
The chorus reinforces this idea of happiness and satisfaction, adding a little tension by suggesting that the singer is trying to resist falling for the girl he is with. He tells Amelie that he doesn't feel like being alone, and he doesn't feel strange being a stranger with her. But, he warns her that the look in his eyes may try to follow her home. This implies that even though he doesn't want to fall for her, he senses that he may be starting to develop feelings for her.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is warm and dry
It is a pleasant evening with comfortable weather conditions
Let?s walk down by the harbor lights
Let us take a leisurely stroll near the illuminated port area
Take off our shoes and socks go down on the rocks and talk a while
Remove footwear and sit on the stones for a casual conversation
You can roll another smoke, have a laugh and a joke
Enjoy a humorous conversation while smoking
Be all bare feet and smiles
Be carefree and happy in this moment
It?s a good, good night Amelie
The night is enjoyable and pleasurable, addressing Amelie
And I thank you for your time and I thank you for your company
Expressing gratitude towards Amelie for spending time together
I don?t feel strange being stranger and I don?t feel like being alone
Feeling comfortable in the company of someone who was previously unknown and not wanting to be alone
So don?t feel surprised if the look in my eyes tries to follow you home
Not wanting to seem weird but also desiring to see Amelie again
The sun will rise and it will fall
The sun will go up and down each day
This I can promise you but that?s about all
Making a simple promise without any elaborate assurance
I?d put the moon in my suitcase to remind me if only I could
If possible, expressing an interest in having a reminder of the night sky
I?d trap these stars here in jam jars, set them free like fireflies
Wishing to preserve the essence of the starry night and release it like fireflies
In my back woods
Within the forest.
It?s a good, good night Amelie
Reiterating the contentment of the night and addressing Amelie
And I thank you for your time and I thank you for your company
Re-expressing gratitude to Amelie for the time spent together
I don?t feel strange being stranger and I don?t feel like being alone
Repeating the previous sentiment about feeling comfortable and not wanting to be alone
So don?t feel surprised if the look in my eyes tries to follow you home
Reiterating the desire to see Amelie again, possibly by walking her home
Amelie
Reiterating the addressee of the song and overall sentiment
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.