Rose of Washington Square
Blooming Love in the Shadows: Rose of Washington Square Unveiled
Lyrics
- Oh my God, stand by
Expression of surprise or awe, possibly anticipating something significant.
- No, I said the wrong word
Acknowledgment of an error or mistake in speech.
- Baby, it don't even matter, ha ha eight-two
Dismissal of the mistake, suggesting that the details are not crucial, and laughter.
Oh, I mean, um, eight-five
Correction of the year mentioned, indicating the recording session details.
Oh, eight-five oh-two-one, take four
Recording session information, specifying the take number.
- One, two, one, two, three, four
Counting in for the musical performance to begin.
I'm Rose of Washington Square
Introduction of the singer as the "Rose of Washington Square."
A flower so fair
Describing the singer as a beautiful flower in Washington Square.
Should blossom where the sun shines
Expressing that the singer should thrive where there is sunlight.
Rose, for nature didn't mean
Noting that nature did not intend for the singer to go unnoticed.
That you should blush unseen
Encouraging the singer to be visible and not hide her beauty.
But be a queen in some fair garden
Imagining the singer as a queen in a beautiful garden.
Rose, he'll never depart
Assuring that the subject of the song will always remain in the singer's heart.
But dwell in your heart your love to care
Believing that the person's love will care for the singer.
He'll bring the sunbeams from
Anticipating that the person will bring happiness and warmth.
The Heavens to you
Symbolizing the person bringing positive and beautiful things into the singer's life.
And give you kisses that sparkle with dew
Imagining affectionate gestures and kisses full of freshness.
Rose of Washington Square
Reiterating the singer as the "Rose of Washington Square."
I've got those Broadway vampires
Introducing a shift in the lyrics to a different theme, mentioning "Broadway vampires."
Last to the mast
Referring to individuals associated with Broadway in a metaphorical way.
I've got no future, but oh, what a past
Expressing a lack of a promising future but reflecting on a rich and eventful past.
Miss Rose of Washington Square
Identifying the singer again as the "Rose of Washington Square."
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