Dardanella
Capturing Love's Spell: Dardanella's Oriental Romance
Lyrics
Oh, sweet Dardanella
Expressing affection for Dardanella.
I love your harem eyes
Admiration for the captivating eyes of Dardanella.
I'm a lucky fellow to capture such a prize
Feeling fortunate to have won such a valuable person.
Oh, Allah knows my love for you
Recognition of deep love for Dardanella, possibly seeking divine approval.
And he tells you to be true, Dardanella
Implying Allah advises Dardanella to remain faithful.
Oh, hear my sigh, my Oriental
Expressing longing and admiration in an Eastern or Oriental context.
Oh, sweet Dardanella, prepare the wedding wine
Referencing a celebration or anticipation of marriage with Dardanella.
There'll be one girl in my harem when you're mine
Indicating commitment to monogamy, mentioning a single girl in the harem.
We'll build a tent
Planning to create a tent-like structure reminiscent of Eastern cultures.
Just like the children of the Orient
Comparing the tent-building to customs observed in the Orient.
Oh, sweet Dardanella
Reiteration of affection towards Dardanella.
My star of love divine
Describing Dardanella as a cherished and divine object of love.
Down beside the Dardanella Bay
Referring to a location by the Dardanella Bay, setting the scene for romance.
Where Oriental breezes play
Evoking imagery of gentle breezes in an Oriental setting.
There lives a lonesome maid Armenian
Introducing a lonely Armenian maiden living by the Dardanelles.
By the Dardanelles with glowing eyes
Depicting the maiden's longing gaze over the seas.
She looks across the seas and sighs
Expressing her deep sighs and romantic longing.
And weaves her love spell so sirenian
Describing her enchanting allure and captivating power of love.
Soon I shall return to Turkestan
Plans to return to Turkestan, likely to pursue a relationship.
I will ask for her heart and hand
Intentions to propose to the maiden from Turkestan.
Oh, sweet Dardanella
Repeated expression of affection for Dardanella.
I love your harem eyes
Reiteration of admiration for Dardanella's eyes.
I'm a lucky fellow to capture such a prize
Reiteration of feeling fortunate to have Dardanella.
Oh, Allah knows my love for you
Reiteration of deep love for Dardanella, seeking divine approval.
And he tells you to be true, Dardanella
Implying Allah advises Dardanella to remain faithful.
Oh, hear my sigh, my Oriental
Longing and admiration expressed in an Eastern or Oriental context.
Oh, sweet Dardanella, prepare the wedding wine
Anticipation of marriage celebration with Dardanella.
There'll be one girl in my harem when you're mine
Reaffirmation of commitment to monogamy with Dardanella.
We'll build a tent
Reiteration of the plan to create an Oriental-style tent.
Just like the children of the Orient
Comparison of tent-building to Eastern customs.
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