Spanish Harlem
Moonlit Romance: Unveiling the Hidden Beauty of Spanish Harlem Roses
Lyrics
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
Refers to a rose located in Spanish Harlem.
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
Describes the rose as red and situated in Spanish Harlem.
It is a special one, it's never seen the sun
Highlights the uniqueness of the rose, emphasizing it has never seen the sun.
It only comes out when the moon is on the run
Suggests that the rose only blooms when the moon is present, perhaps indicating a nocturnal or mysterious quality.
And all the stars are gleaming
Portrays a scene where stars are shining, creating a poetic ambiance.
It's growing in the street right up through the concrete
Illustrates the rose's ability to grow in challenging conditions, such as through concrete.
But soft and sweet and dreaming
Uses adjectives like "soft" and "sweet" to convey the delicate and dreamlike nature of the rose.
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
Reiterates the presence of a rose in Spanish Harlem.
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
Repeats the description of the red rose in Spanish Harlem.
With eyes as black as coal
Characterizes the rose's eyes as black as coal, adding a sense of depth or intensity.
Then look down in my soul
Suggests a connection between the rose's gaze and the speaker's soul.
And starts a fire there
Implies that the rose's gaze ignites a passion or emotion in the speaker.
And then I lose control
Expresses a loss of control, indicating the powerful impact of the rose's presence.
I have to beg your pardon
Apologizes for the emotional reaction, acknowledging the need for forgiveness.
I'm going to pick that rose
Declares the speaker's intention to pick the rose.
And watch her as she grows in my garden
Envisions the rose growing in the speaker's garden, symbolizing a personal connection or possession.
I'm going to pick that rose
Restates the speaker's determination to pick the rose.
And watch her as she grows in my garden
Reiterates the imagery of the rose growing in the speaker's garden.
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Repeats the idea of a rose in Spanish Harlem as a musical refrain.
La la la, la la la, la la la la
Repeats the musical refrain, emphasizing the rose's presence in Spanish Harlem.
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Reiterates the musical refrain, emphasizing the existence of a rose in Spanish Harlem.
La la la, la la la, la la la la
Repeats the musical refrain, underscoring the theme of a rose in Spanish Harlem.
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Concludes with a final repetition of the idea of a rose in Spanish Harlem.
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