Sweet Lorraine
Sweet Lorraine: A Joyful Promise of Love's Arrival
Lyrics
Everything is set, skies are blue,
Expressing a sense of readiness and positivity, possibly for a significant event.
Can't believe it yet, but it's true,
The speaker finds it hard to believe the reality of the situation, suggesting a joyful surprise.
I'll give you just one guess,
Challenging the listener to guess or anticipate something exciting.
My sweet Lorraine said "yes"
Announcement that the speaker's beloved, Lorraine, has accepted a proposal or made a positive commitment.
Waiting for the time, soon to be,
Expressing anticipation for a future time, likely a reference to the upcoming wedding.
When the bells will chime merrily,
Imagining the joyous sound of wedding bells in the near future.
(I'm so happy,) when it's raining I don't miss the sun,
Expressing happiness even during challenging times, finding joy in the metaphorical "rain" of life.
For it's in my sweeties smile,
Finding happiness in the smile of the speaker's sweetheart, emphasizing its importance.
Just think that I'm the lucky one
The speaker feels fortunate and acknowledges their luck in the relationship.
Who will lend her down the aisle
Expressing anticipation and pride in escorting Lorraine down the aisle during the wedding.
Each night I pray
The speaker engages in nightly prayers, possibly to safeguard the relationship.
That nobody steals her heart away,
Expressing a desire to protect Lorraine's heart from being stolen by others.
Just can't wait until that happy day,
Impatience for the approaching joyful day, likely the wedding day with Lorraine.
When I marry sweet Lorraine
Affirmation of the speaker's eagerness to marry Lorraine.
Everything is set, skies are blue,
Repetition of the earlier sentiments, reinforcing the speaker's joy and anticipation.
Can't believe it yet, but it's true,
-I'll give you just one guess,
-My sweet Lorraine said "yes"
-Waiting for the time, soon to be,
-When the bells will chime merrily,
-(I'm so happy,) when it's raining I don't miss the sun,
-For it's in my sweeties smile,
-Just think that I'm the lucky one
-Who will lend her down the aisle
-Each night I pray
-That nobody steals her heart away,
-Just can't wait until that happy day,
-When I marry sweet Lorraine
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