Sweet Lorraine
Sweet Lorraine: A Tale of True Love's Promise
Lyrics
Everything is set, skies are blue,
Expressing a sense of readiness and positive atmosphere, with clear skies symbolizing a bright outlook.
Can't believe it yet, but it's true,
Conveying surprise or disbelief at a positive development that is, in fact, true.
I'll give you just one guess,
Indicating anticipation and prompting the listener to guess the cause of the speaker's happiness.
My sweet Lorraine said "yes"
Revealing that the speaker's beloved, named Lorraine, has accepted a proposal or expressed a positive commitment.
Waiting for the time, soon to be,
Describing a period of waiting for an upcoming significant event or occasion.
When the bells will chime merrily,
Referring to the joyous sound of bells that will ring in celebration of the impending event.
(I'm so happy,) when it's raining I don't miss the sun,
Expressing happiness even in adverse conditions, with rain being overshadowed by the speaker's joy.
For it's in my sweeties smile,
Highlighting the importance of the sweetheart's smile as a source of happiness for the speaker.
Just think that I'm the lucky one
Acknowledging the speaker's sense of luck in being the chosen one who will accompany Lorraine down the aisle.
Who will lend her down the aisle
Expressing the speaker's role in escorting Lorraine during the wedding ceremony.
Each night I pray
Revealing a nightly prayer by the speaker, expressing a desire to protect Lorraine's heart from potential romantic rivals.
That nobody steals her heart away,
Emphasizing the speaker's fear of someone else winning Lorraine's affection.
Just can't wait until that happy day,
Conveying impatience and eagerness for the anticipated joyful day of marrying Lorraine.
When I marry sweet Lorraine
Repeating the anticipation of marrying Sweet Lorraine, possibly as a chorus or to reinforce the theme.
Everything is set, skies are blue,
Restating the initial setting and mood to emphasize the continued positivity in the speaker's life.
Can't believe it yet, but it's true,
Repeating the disbelief in the reality of the positive situation.
I'll give you just one guess,
Reiterating the anticipation and inviting the listener to guess the reason for the speaker's joy.
My sweet Lorraine said "yes"
Confirming once again that Sweet Lorraine has agreed to a significant commitment.
Waiting for the time, soon to be,
Repeating the waiting period, indicating the impending joyous occasion.
When the bells will chime merrily,
Reiterating the imagery of joyful bells ringing in celebration.
(I'm so happy,) when it's raining I don't miss the sun,
Reaffirming the speaker's happiness, finding joy even in rainy weather due to Sweet Lorraine's presence.
For it's in my sweeties smile,
Stressing the significance of Sweet Lorraine's smile as a source of happiness for the speaker.
Just think that I'm the lucky one
Repeating the sentiment of being fortunate to have Sweet Lorraine in the speaker's life.
Who will lend her down the aisle
Restating the speaker's role in escorting Sweet Lorraine down the aisle during the wedding ceremony.
Each night I pray
Repeating the nightly prayer for the protection of Sweet Lorraine's heart.
That nobody steals her heart away,
Reiterating the fear of someone else winning Sweet Lorraine's affection.
Just can't wait until that happy day,
Expressing impatience and eagerness for the anticipated joyful day of marrying Lorraine.
When I marry sweet Lorraine
Repeating the anticipation of marrying Sweet Lorraine, possibly as a concluding statement or to reinforce the theme.
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