Cherry Valance

Moonlit Longing: Joe Nolan's Passionate Pursuit in Cherry Valance
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Lyrics

Colours are moving

Expressing a dynamic and changing atmosphere, possibly metaphorical.

I wish you were willing

Desiring the listener's willingness to engage or participate.

To come and take a ride in the front seat

Inviting the listener to join in a shared experience, symbolized by a car ride in the front seat.

I'll see you at the parade

Anticipating a meeting at a celebratory event, like a parade.

Out on the promenade

Referencing a public walkway, possibly indicating a location for the rendezvous.

There's gonna be a fight in the city tonight

Suggesting impending conflict or tension in the city during the night.


But you know I'd throw it all away

Expressing a willingness to give up everything for a special moment.

Just to hear you say come with me tonight

Desiring an invitation to be together, even if it means sacrificing other commitments.

I'd jump right out of this car

Willing to take bold actions, like jumping out of a car, to be close to the listener.

And spill onto your street in the cold moonlight

Imagining a romantic encounter on the listener's street under the moonlight.

Ooh ooh, ooh ooh cherry

Repeating the listener's name, possibly emphasizing the significance of their connection.


On the other side of town

Highlighting a geographical separation between the speaker and the listener.

Your boys are getting ready

Indicating that others, possibly friends or associates, are preparing for something.

You were born on the wrong side baby

Suggesting a sense of misplacement or being born into challenging circumstances.

I'm greasing back my hair

Preparing for a confrontation, symbolized by greasing back hair, and asserting bravery.

No I ain't scared

Denying fear and expressing readiness to fight for a shared cause.

To shed some blood in our name honey

Being willing to shed blood in the listener's name, possibly signifying deep commitment.


But you know I'd throw it all away

Reiterating the willingness to sacrifice for a moment with the listener.

Just to hear you say come with me tonight

Desiring an invitation to be together, even if it means sacrificing other commitments.

I'd jump right out of this car

Willing to take bold actions, like jumping out of a car, to be close to the listener.

And spill onto your street in the cold moonlight

Imagining a romantic encounter on the listener's street under the moonlight.

I'd throw it all away

Emphasizing the depth of commitment by repeating the willingness to throw everything away.

Just to hear you say come with me tonight

Desiring an invitation to be together, even if it means sacrificing other commitments.

I'd dive right out of this car

Willing to take bold actions, like diving out of a car, to be close to the listener.

And splash onto your street in the cold moonlight

Imagining a romantic encounter on the listener's street under the moonlight.

Ooh ooh, ooh ooh cherry

Repeating the listener's name, possibly emphasizing the significance of their connection.

Ooh ooh, ooh ooh cherry

Repeating a melodic expression, reinforcing the emotional intensity of the message.

Ooh ooh cherry

Concluding with a final mention of the listener's name, potentially symbolizing a lasting impression.

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