Lyrics
The sweetest girl in the world
The speaker describes Jane as the sweetest girl in the world.
Is my blue-eyed Jane
Reiterates Jane's significance as the speaker's blue-eyed love.
We fell in love like turtledoves
Expresses that their love developed quickly and smoothly.
While the moon was shining down
Indicates the romantic setting with the moon shining down.
I asked her then, I asked her when
The speaker inquires about the timing of their wedding.
Wedding bells would ring
Shows anticipation for wedding bells and the future together.
She said, "Oh, dear, it seems so queer
Jane finds it strange that such a wonderful event could happen.
That this could happen here."
Reflects on the unexpectedness of their love.
You are my little pal
The speaker expresses affection, calling Jane their little pal.
And I never knew a sweeter gal
Emphasizes Jane's sweetness; the speaker never knew a sweeter gal.
My little blue-eyed Jane
Reiterates love for Jane, emphasizing her blue eyes.
I love you so
The speaker expresses deep love for Jane.
And when the sun goes down
Describes the evening setting as the sun goes down.
And the shadow's creeping over town
Depicts the approach of darkness over the town.
Just meet me in the lane
Invites Jane to meet in the lane, a romantic rendezvous.
My blue-eyed Jane
Reiterates the significance of Jane's blue eyes in the meeting place.
Janie dear, listen here
The speaker addresses Jane, expressing the need to say farewell.
I've come to say farewell
Describes the world as dreary without Jane.
The world is drear without you, dear
Conveys the speaker's reluctance to linger without Jane.
But now I cannot linger here
The speaker cannot stay and must depart.
I'm going away this very day
Announces the speaker's immediate departure and urges Jane to come along.
Oh please, come go with me
The speaker implores Jane to accompany them.
I'll be sad and blue wanting you
Expresses the speaker's sadness and longing for Jane.
Longing all day through
Describes the persistent longing throughout the day.
My little blue-eyed Jane
Reaffirms love for Jane, emphasizing her blue eyes.
You'll always be the same sweet thing
Asserts that Jane will always remain the same sweet person.
I know you'll never change
Believes that Jane will never change.
I love you so
Expresses deep and unwavering love for Jane.
And when the sun goes down
Describes the evening setting as the sun goes down again.
And the shadow's creeping over town
Repeats the idea of darkness creeping over the town.
Then I'll come back again
Promises to return when the sun goes down.
My blue-eyed Jane
Reiterates the importance of Jane's blue eyes in the promise to return.
And when the sun goes down
Repeats the imagery of the sun going down and shadows creeping.
And the shadow's creeping over town
Reiterates the promise to come back when the sun sets.
Then I'll come back again
Emphasizes the return to Jane, underlining her blue eyes.
My blue-eyed Jane
Repeats the promise of returning to the blue-eyed Jane.
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