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Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
And miss it each night and day
I know I'm not wrong, the feeling's getting stronger
The longer I stay away

Miss the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines
Where mockingbirds used to sing
I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
Hurrying into Spring

The moonlight on the bayou
A Creole tune that fills the air
I dream about magnolias in bloom
And I'm wishin' I was there

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
When that's where you left your heart




And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
More than I miss New Orleans

Overall Meaning

In the song "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans," the lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and nostalgia for the city of New Orleans. The singer reflects on the powerful emotions that arise from being away from the place they love and the people they care about.


The opening lines of the song set the tone of missing New Orleans both day and night, emphasizing the strong connection the singer has with the city. The repetition of the line "I know I'm not wrong, the feeling's getting stronger" highlights the intensifying emotions as time goes on.


The lyrics go on to paint a vivid picture of the natural beauty of New Orleans, mentioning the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines, and the sound of mockingbirds. These images evoke a sense of serenity and nostalgia, conjuring memories of a time when the singer could witness this beauty firsthand.


The mention of the lazy Mississippi River hurrying into spring alludes to the passage of time and the anticipation of renewal. It signifies a longing to witness the changing seasons and the familiar sights of the river flowing through the city.


The second half of the song focuses on the specific aspects of New Orleans that the singer misses the most. The moonlight on the bayou and the melody of a Creole tune evoke a sense of romance and nostalgia. The singer dreams about magnolias in bloom, symbolizing the beauty and vibrancy of the city, and expresses a deep desire to be there.


In the final lines, the singer reveals that more than missing New Orleans itself, they miss a person they care for deeply. This adds a layer of personal longing and ache, emphasizing the emotional attachment to both the city and the individual.


Overall, "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans" captures the feeling of longing, nostalgia, and a deep emotional connection to a place and the people associated with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
Are you aware of the deep longing and nostalgia one feels for the city of New Orleans


And miss it each night and day
And constantly yearn for it, both during the nighttime and throughout the day


I know I'm not wrong, the feeling's getting stronger
I am certain that this emotional connection is intensifying, and I am not mistaken in my perception


The longer I stay away
As time passes and I remain distanced from the city


Miss the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines
Long for the sight of the vegetation characterized by moss-filled vines and majestic sugar pines


Where mockingbirds used to sing
Where the melodious songs of mockingbirds would once resonate


I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
I would eagerly desire to witness the unhurried, relaxed flow of the Mississippi River


Hurrying into Spring
As it rushes its way towards the season of rebirth and renewal, Spring


The moonlight on the bayou
The gentle glow of the moonlight upon the bayou


A Creole tune that fills the air
The enchanting melodies of a traditional Creole song permeating the atmosphere


I dream about magnolias in bloom
I often envision the majestic magnolia flowers blossoming in full splendor


And I'm wishin' I was there
And I yearn intensely to be present in that very place


Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
Are you familiar with the profound significance of longing for New Orleans


When that's where you left your heart
Considering that it is the place where you have emotionally invested and left a part of yourself


And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
Furthermore, there is an additional pain in missing the person I deeply cherish


More than I miss New Orleans
To a greater extent than the longing I have for New Orleans




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie De Lange, Louis Alter

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@lky1411

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@hannari8280

Thanatorn’s beautiful smile as the thumbnail 😄👍🏻

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그룹이름처럼 희망차고 뭔가 무궁무진한 가능성을 가진 것 같음. 긍정적이게 느껴지고 그냥 너무 조아

@MelisaSJ

THANATORN’S ENDING FAIRY????? Such a pretty smile!
Again, impressed by how well you guys memorized and found which camera to look at 🩵

@momas733

Thanatorn smile was beautiful.

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Thanatorn as thumbnail 😍

@jeonranz

THE WIND is the perfect style on how to debut a group. Start with a pure and innocent vibe.

@budurunnafis

The perfect example on how to debut a group with half of them being minors

@sojunglee1023

@@budurunnafis No, it's majority or most of them being minors (depending on definition and the age classification of minors, it can even be all of them being minors), being said less than 30% of members which is only 2 boys actually have graduated high school end of last year and rest of the members which 5 other boys are all still in middle school or high school.

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