Spanish Harlem
Enchanting Echoes of Love in Spanish Harlem
Lyrics
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
Refers to the presence of a rose in Spanish Harlem.
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
Emphasizes the vividness of the rose, specifying its color as red.
It is a special one, it's never seen the sun
Highlights the uniqueness of the rose, suggesting it has not been exposed to sunlight.
It only comes out when the moon is on the run
Implies that the rose only appears during the nighttime when the moon is visible.
And all the stars are gleaming
Describes the night sky with shining stars, creating a celestial ambiance.
It's growing in the street right up through the concrete
Metaphorically portrays the rose's resilience, growing in challenging conditions (through concrete).
But soft and sweet and dreaming
Characterizes the rose as delicate, sweet, and in a dreamlike state.
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
Reiterates the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem.
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
Reaffirms the red color of the rose in Spanish Harlem.
With eyes as black as coal that look down in my soul
Describes the eyes of the rose as deep and penetrating, reaching into the singer's soul.
And starts a fire there and then I lose control
Suggests that the gaze of the rose ignites a passionate fire, leading to a loss of control.
I have to beg your pardon
Expresses a need for forgiveness or understanding.
I'm going to pick that rose
States the intention to pick the rose and observes its growth in the singer's garden.
And watch her as she grows in my garden
Repeats the anticipation of watching the rose flourish in the personal garden.
I'm going to pick that rose
Reiterates the desire to pick and observe the rose's growth.
And watch her as she grows in my garden
Repeats the intention to witness the rose's development in the singer's garden.
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Reiterates the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem, potentially as a refrain.
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
(Repeats the phrase "La-la-la," possibly for musical effect or to convey emotion.)
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Reiterates the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem, followed by "La-la-la."
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
(Repeats the phrase "La-la-la," possibly for musical effect or to convey emotion.)
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Reiterates the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem, followed by "La-la-la."
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