Monroe sang with some of the "Big Bands" of the '40s era, but his music transcended that style to become a popular radio and television personality - like Perry Como, Dean Martin, etc.
Tangerine
Vaughn Monroe Lyrics
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About a girl who's quite a dream
And so I went to see
'Til I landed in Rio
I thought the tale was a bit extreme
But I'm forced to agree
Tangerine, she is all they claim
And lips as bright as flames
Tangerine, when she dances by
Señoritas stare and caballeros spar
And I've seen close to Tangerine
Praised in every part across the Argentine
Yes, she has them all on the run
But her heart belongs to just one
Her heart belongs to just Tangerine
Yes, she has them all on the run
But her heart belongs to just one
Her heart belongs to Tangerine
The lyrics of Vaughn Monroe's song "Tangerine" capture the fascination and intrigue that arises from a legendary story about a girl known as Tangerine. In the first verse, the singer mentions that there is a legend in Creole about a girl who is quite a dream. This leads him to travel to Rio to find out more about Tangerine. He admits that he initially thought the tale was a bit extreme, but upon meeting her, he realizes that Tangerine is all they claim her to be. Her eyes are bright and captivating, and her lips are like flames. When she dances, people stare and spar for her attention.
The second verse reveals that Tangerine has gained praise across the Argentine, and she has many people vying for her attention. However, her heart belongs to just one person, making her a true enigma. The repetition of the line "her heart belongs to just Tangerine" emphasizes the uniqueness of her character and the hold that she has over the people who are captivated by her.
Overall, the lyrics describe the allure and magnetism of Tangerine, who is both beautiful and unattainable, leaving those who encounter her wanting more.
Line by Line Meaning
There's legend in Creole
In Creole, there is a popular tale of someone or something that is widely talked about.
About a girl who's quite a dream
The story is about a girl who is considered to be perfect in every way.
And so I went to see
Curious about the story, the singer decided to visit and see for themselves what the girl is really like.
'Til I landed in Rio
The artist's journey led them to Rio in search of the girl.
I thought the tale was a bit extreme
Initially, the artist believed that the story was exaggerated or too good to be true.
But I'm forced to agree
After seeing the girl, the singer has no choice but to acknowledge that the tale is true.
Tangerine, she is all they claim
The girl, Tangerine, is everything that people say she is in terms of her beauty and charm.
With her eyes at night
Tangerine's eyes are especially captivating at night.
And lips as bright as flames
Her lips are strikingly red, similar in color to flames.
Tangerine, when she dances by
When Tangerine dances, she attracts the attention of both women and men.
Señoritas stare and caballeros spar
Women gaze at Tangerine, while men compete for her attention and favor.
And I've seen close to Tangerine
The artist has observed other women who come close to Tangerine in terms of beauty and charm.
Praised in every part across the Argentine
Tangerine is well-known and admired everywhere in Argentina.
Yes, she has them all on the run
Tangerine has a lot of suitors and admirers, all competing for her attention.
But her heart belongs to just one
Despite all the attention she receives, Tangerine is devoted to one person only.
Her heart belongs to just Tangerine
The person Tangerine is devoted to is none other than herself, as she is content being on her own.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger
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@johnfury6481
One of my very favorites from the Big Band Era.
@scotnick59
You've good taste, I'd say.
@scotnick59
Like this version best.
the Dorsey/Eberly/O'Connell one is fine until they let her scream at the end. Ugh.
@swingman5635
Yes!