Lyrics
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
Reference to a rose located in Spanish Harlem, setting the scene for a unique and special element.
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
Emphasis on the red color of the rose in Spanish Harlem, highlighting its vibrancy and significance.
It is a special one, it's never seen the sun
Describing the rose as special and sheltered, suggesting it hasn't experienced direct sunlight.
It only comes out when the moon is on the run
Indicating the rose only emerges at night when the moon is visible, adding a sense of mystery and romance.
And all the stars are gleaming
Referencing the shining stars, possibly symbolizing the beauty and enchantment surrounding the rose.
It's growing in the street right up through the concrete
Metaphorically portraying the rose as resilient, growing through the challenges represented by the concrete.
But soft and sweet and dreaming
Describing the rose with softness and sweetness, evoking a dreamlike quality.
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
Reiteration of the presence of the rose in Spanish Harlem, reinforcing its significance.
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
Reemphasizing the red rose in Spanish Harlem, focusing on its visual impact.
With eyes as black as coal that look down in my soul
Depicting the rose with eyes as black as coal, creating a vivid image and suggesting depth or mystery.
And starts a fire there and then I lose control
Describing the intense effect the rose has on the speaker, igniting a fire and causing a loss of control.
I have to beg your pardon
Expressing a need for forgiveness or understanding, acknowledging the overwhelming impact of the rose.
I'm going to pick that rose
Declaring the speaker's intention to pick the rose, symbolizing a desire to possess or nurture it.
And watch her as she grows in my garden
Imagining the rose growing in the speaker's garden, suggesting a personal and intimate connection.
I'm going to pick that rose
Reiteration of the speaker's determination to pick and nurture the rose.
And watch her as she grows in my garden
Continuation of the idea of watching the rose grow in the speaker's garden, reinforcing a sense of anticipation.
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Repeating the initial statement about the rose in Spanish Harlem for emphasis.
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Introducing a la-la-la refrain, possibly reflecting the joy or enchantment associated with the rose.
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Reiteration of the rose's presence in Spanish Harlem, using the la-la-la refrain for musical emphasis.
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Continuation of the musical refrain, reinforcing the significance of the rose in Spanish Harlem.
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Final repetition of the statement about the rose in Spanish Harlem, providing a conclusive note to the song.
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