Spanish Harlem
Enchanting Blossoms: Unveiling the Meaning in Spanish Harlem's Rose
Lyrics
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
Reference to a rose located in Spanish Harlem.
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
Emphasis on the red color of the rose in Spanish Harlem.
It is a special one, it's never seen the sun
The rose is described as unique, having never been exposed to sunlight.
It only comes out when the moon is on the run
The rose blooms only at night when the moon is present.
And all the stars are gleaming
Reference to a night sky with gleaming stars.
It's growing in the street right up through the concrete
Symbolic growth of the rose through challenging conditions, like concrete.
But soft and sweet and dreaming
Description of the rose as soft, sweet, and dreamlike.
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
Reiteration of the existence of the rose in Spanish Harlem.
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
Reiteration of the red color of the rose in Spanish Harlem.
With eyes as black as coal that look down in my soul
Description of the rose's eyes as dark, looking into the speaker's soul.
And starts a fire there and then I lose control
The gaze of the rose ignites a passionate fire, leading to a loss of control.
I have to beg your pardon
An apology for the overwhelming emotions caused by the rose.
I'm going to pick that rose
Expresses the intention to pick the rose.
And watch her as she grows in my garden
Observation of the rose's growth in the speaker's garden.
I'm going to pick that rose
Reiteration of the intention to pick the rose.
And watch her as she grows in my garden
Continued anticipation of the rose's growth in the speaker's garden.
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Reiteration of the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem.
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Lyrical refrain emphasizing the existence of the rose with a la-la-la melody.
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Repetition of the refrain, reinforcing the theme of the rose in Spanish Harlem.
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Continuation of the refrain, maintaining the focus on the rose in Spanish Harlem.
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Final repetition of the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem.
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