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Begin the Beguine
Tony Evans And His Orchestra Lyrics
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It brings back the sound of music so tender,
It brings back a night of tropical splendor,
It brings back a memory ever green.
I'm with you once more under the stars,
And down by the shore an orchestra's playing
And even the palms seem to be swaying
To live it again is past all endeavor,
Except when that tune clutches my heart,
And there we are, swearing to love forever,
And promising never, never to part.
What moments divine, what rapture serene,
Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted,
And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted,
I know but too well what they mean;
So don't let them begin the beguine
Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember;
Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
When they begin the beguine.
Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play
Till the stars that were there before return above you,
Till you whisper to me once more,
"Darling, I love you!"
And we suddenly know, what heaven we're in,
When they begin the beguine
The lyrics of "Begin the Beguine" by Tony Evans And His Orchestra depict a nostalgic and romantic atmosphere. The singer describes how when the beguine, a dance originating from Martinique and popularized in the 1930s, begins, it evokes beautiful memories and transports them back to a night of tropical enchantment. The sound of the music is portrayed as tender, bringing forth emotions and sentimental recollections.
The lyricist emphasizes being with a lover under the stars, by the shore, where an orchestra is playing. This setting creates a serene and romantic ambiance, accentuated by the gentle swaying of the palms. The song conveys a desire to relive these moments, to experience the divine bliss and rapture that the beguine and the love shared have provided in the past. The lyrics also touch upon the pain of losing that love, as clouds come along and disperse the joy experienced. The regret of wasted chances and missed opportunities is acknowledged, adding depth to the emotional landscape of the song.
The concluding lines depict a plea to not let the beguine start again, as it would only ignite the dormant memories and desires of a love that cannot be rekindled. There is a juxtaposition between the desire to preserve the love as a cherished memory and the temptation to let the beguine begin once more, bringing back the intense emotions and heavenly experience.
Line by Line Meaning
When they begin the beguine
When they start playing the beguine, a certain type of music
It brings back the sound of music so tender
It evokes the gentle and delicate sound of music
It brings back a night of tropical splendor
It reminds of a memorable night filled with tropical beauty
It brings back a memory ever green
It brings back a persistent and vivid memory
I'm with you once more under the stars
I am once again with you, sharing a romantic moment under the stars
And down by the shore an orchestra's playing
And next to the shoreline, an orchestra is performing
And even the palms seem to be swaying
And even the palm trees appear to be gently moving with the music
When they begin the beguine
When the beguine starts playing
To live it again is past all endeavor
To experience it once more is beyond any effort
Except when that tune clutches my heart
Except when that melody deeply affects my emotions
And there we are, swearing to love forever
And in that moment, we make a solemn vow to love each other eternally
And promising never, never to part
And making a sincere promise to never separate from each other
What moments divine, what rapture serene
What heavenly and deeply enjoyable moments
Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted
Until unfortunate circumstances ruined the happiness we had experienced
And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted
And now when I hear people regretting the missed opportunity
I know but too well what they mean
I understand all too well their feelings and sentiments
So don't let them begin the beguine
So don't allow them to start playing the beguine again
Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember
Let the love that was once passionate now stay as a faint glow
Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
Let it rest like the forgotten longing that I can only recall
When they begin the beguine
When the beguine starts playing
Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play
Oh yes, let them start playing the beguine, let the music be performed
Till the stars that were there before return above you
Until the stars that were once shining upon us reappear in the sky
Till you whisper to me once more, 'Darling, I love you!'
Until you softly say to me again, 'Darling, I love you!'
And we suddenly know, what heaven we're in
And in that instant, we realize the blissful state we are in
When they begin the beguine
When the beguine starts playing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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