Lyrics
When they begin the beguine
Starting the beguine, triggering memories and emotions.
It brings back the sound of music so tender
Evoking the sweet and gentle sounds of music.
It brings back a night of tropical splendor
Recalling a night of luxurious and exotic beauty.
It brings back a memory ever green
Bringing back a vivid and enduring memory.
I'm with you once more under the stars
Reunited under the stars, creating a romantic atmosphere.
And down by the shore an orchestra's playing
Listening to an orchestra by the shore.
And even the palms seem to be swaying
Feeling the surroundings respond to the music.
When they begin the beguine
Reiterating the impact of beginning the beguine.
To live it again is past all endeavor
Reviving the past, a difficult but worthwhile endeavor.
Except when that tune clutches my heart
The power of the tune to deeply affect the heart.
And there we are, swearing to love forever
Revisiting moments of commitment and love.
And promising never, never to part
Pledging eternal love and a promise never to part.
What moments divine, what rapture serene
Describing sublime and serene moments.
Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted
Introducing clouds that disrupted the joy experienced.
And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted
Reflecting on wasted opportunities, understanding others' regrets.
I know but too well what they mean
Empathizing with those who regret missed chances.
So don't let them begin the beguine
Advising against revisiting the beguine to avoid heartache.
Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember
Suggesting letting past love remain a subdued memory.
Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
Encouraging letting go of dormant desires.
When they begin the beguine
Warning against rekindling the emotions associated with the beguine.
Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, please make them play
Expressing a desire for the beguine to start again.
Till the stars that were there before return above you
Yearning for the return of past stars and memories.
Till you whisper to me once more, "Darling, I love you"
Awaiting a declaration of love once more.
Then we suddenly know what heaven we're in
Realizing the heavenly feeling when the beguine begins.
When they begin the, begin the, begin the beguine
Emphasizing the profound impact of starting the beguine.
When they begin the, begin the, begin the beguine
Reiterating the desire for the beguine to begin again.
When they begin the beguine
Concluding with the anticipation of the beguine's start.
Comment