Spanish Harlem
Moonlit Secrets: Unveiling the Meaning of Spanish Harlem's Red Rose
Lyrics
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
Refers to a rose located in Spanish Harlem
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
Specifies that the rose is red and situated in Spanish Harlem
It is a special one, it's never seen the sun
Describes the uniqueness of the rose, never exposed to sunlight
It only comes out when the moon is on the run
Indicates the rose only blooms at night when the moon is out
And all the stars are gleaming
Highlights the shining of the stars, setting the scene
It's growing in the street right up through the concrete
Metaphorically portrays the rose growing through tough circumstances like concrete, while still being delicate and dreamy
But soft and sweet and dreaming
Describes the rose as tender, gentle, and in a state of dreaming
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
Reiteration of the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
Reaffirms the red rose's existence in Spanish Harlem
With eyes as black as coal that look down in my soul
Depicts the rose having captivating, deep black eyes that seem to see into the singer's soul, igniting passion
And starts a fire there and then I lose control
Implies that the gaze of the rose causes an intense emotional reaction, leading to loss of control
I have to beg your pardon
Expresses a polite apology, possibly for the strong emotions caused by the rose's presence
I'm going to pick that rose
Expresses the singer's intention to pick the rose
And watch her as she grows in my garden
Plans to nurture and observe the rose's growth in their garden
I'm going to pick that rose
Repeats the intention to pick the rose and observe its growth
And watch her as she grows in my garden
Reiterates the plan to nurture the rose in their garden
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
(Repeats the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem)
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
(Repeats a melodic, nonsensical vocalization)
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
(Repeats the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem)
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
(Repeats a melodic, nonsensical vocalization)
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
(Repeats the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem)
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