A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Enchanting Night: A Tale of Love and Moonlit Melodies
Lyrics
That certain night, the night we met,
Describes a particular night when the speaker and another person met.
There was magic abroad in the air.
Implies a sense of enchantment and something special in the atmosphere.
There were angels dining at the ritz,
Suggests an extravagant scene, perhaps metaphorically referring to luxurious or elegant surroundings.
And a nightingale sang in berkeley square.
Highlights the presence of a nightingale singing in Berkeley Square, symbolizing an idyllic, romantic ambiance.
I may be right, i may be wrong,
Expresses uncertainty about the speaker's perception or interpretation of events.
But i'm perfectly willing to swear
Despite uncertainty, the speaker is emphatic about their feelings or belief.
That when you turned and smiled at me,
Recalls a moment when the person being addressed smiled at the speaker.
A nightingale sang in berkeley square.
Reaffirms the presence of the nightingale's song during the described encounter.
The moon that lingered over londontown
Depicts the moon overlooking London with a sense of confusion or perplexity.
Poor puzzled moon, he wore a frown.
Portrays the moon as puzzled, unsure of the situation between the speaker and their beloved.
How could he know that we two were so in love?
Poses a rhetorical question about the moon's awareness of the deep love between the speaker and their companion.
The whole darn world seemed upside down.
Describes a feeling of disorientation or surrealism experienced due to overwhelming love.
The streets of town were paved with stars,
Creates an image of the town streets adorned with stars, adding to the romantic setting.
It was such a romantic affair.
Highlights the romantic nature of the encounter.
And as we kissed and said goodnight,
Recalls a moment of farewell after sharing a kiss.
A nightingale sang in berkeley square.
Reiterates the presence of the nightingale's song upon bidding farewell.
When dawn came stealing up, all gold and blue
Describes the arrival of dawn in a picturesque manner.
To interrupt our rendez-vous,
Refers to the interruption caused by the dawn to the meeting or romantic encounter.
I still remember how you smiled and said,
Recalls the partner's reaction to the dawn, questioning whether the experience was real.
"was that a dream? or was it true?"
Reflects on the uncertainty surrounding the romantic encounter, pondering if it was a dream or reality.
Our homeward step was just as light
Describes the lightness of the speaker's steps while returning home, possibly due to happiness.
As the dancing of fred astaire,
Compares the lightness of their steps to the elegance and grace of Fred Astaire's dancing.
And like an echo far away
Compares the distant sound of the nightingale's song to an echo, symbolizing a lingering memory or feeling.
A nightingale sang in berkeley square.
Reiterates the presence of the nightingale's song, reinforcing the lasting impact of the romantic encounter.
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