A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
A Magical Encounter: Love, Moonlit Romance, and Melodies in Berkley Square
Lyrics
That certain night, the night we met
Describes the specific night when the speaker and someone else met.
There was magic abroad in the air
Highlights a magical atmosphere and a sense of enchantment in the air.
There were angels dining at the Ritz
Suggests a luxurious setting with the mention of angels dining at the Ritz.
And a nightingale sang in Berkley Square
Emphasizes the magical ambiance further with the presence of a nightingale singing in Berkley Square.
I may be right, I may be wrong
Expresses uncertainty about the speaker being right or wrong.
But I'm perfectly willing to swear
Despite uncertainty, the speaker is confident enough to swear that something significant happened.
That when you turned and smiled at me
Points out a specific moment when the other person smiled at the speaker.
A nightingale sang in Berkley Square
Confirms the magical atmosphere by repeating the presence of a nightingale in Berkley Square.
The moon that lingered over London town
Describes the moon lingering over London, indicating a romantic setting.
Poor puzzled moon, he wore a frown
Personifies the moon, suggesting it is puzzled or confused about the intense love between the speaker and the other person.
How could he know we two were so in love?
Highlights the secrecy of the love between the speaker and the other person, hidden from the moon's awareness.
The whole darn world seemed upside down
Describes a feeling of disorientation in the world due to the intense love between the speaker and the other person.
The streets of town were paved with stars
Uses a metaphor to describe the streets as paved with stars, signifying a romantic and dreamlike environment.
It was such a romantic affair
Reiterates the romantic atmosphere during the affair.
And, as we kissed and said goodnight,
Marks the end of the romantic encounter with a kiss and saying goodnight.
A nightingale sang in Berkley Square
Confirms the continued presence of the nightingale, emphasizing its role in the romantic experience.
The streets of town were paved with stars
Repeats the metaphor of the streets paved with stars to reinforce the romantic nature of the setting.
It was such a romantic affair
Reiterates the romantic affair in the streets of town.
And, as we kissed and said goodnight,
Echoes the end of the romantic encounter with another mention of kissing and saying goodnight.
A nightingale sang in Berkley Square
Confirms the persistent presence of the nightingale in Berkley Square.
I know 'cause I was there
Asserts personal knowledge and experience of the events described in Berkley Square.
That night in Berkley Square
Concludes by specifying that the speaker was present on the night in Berkley Square.
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