Sweet Lorraine
Sweet Lorraine's Promise: A Melody of Love and Joy
Lyrics
Everything is set, skies are blue,
Expressing a positive atmosphere, everything is in order, and the weather is pleasant.
Can't believe it yet, but it's true,
The speaker finds it hard to believe, but the situation is indeed true.
I'll give you just one guess,
Inviting speculation, prompting the listener to guess something important.
My sweet Lorraine said "yes"
Confirmation that "My sweet Lorraine" has agreed to something significant, likely a proposal.
Waiting for the time, soon to be,
Anticipation of a future time, suggesting a waiting period.
When the bells will chime merrily,
Imagining the joyous sound of bells ringing, possibly symbolizing a wedding.
(I'm so happy,) when it's raining I don't miss the sun,
Expressing happiness, even in adverse conditions (rain), as the speaker is content with their sweetheart.
For it's in my sweeties smile,
The speaker finds joy in the smile of their sweetheart, highlighting the positive impact of the relationship.
Just think that I'm the lucky one
Feeling fortunate and acknowledging luck in being the chosen one for a significant event.
Who will lend her down the aisle
Expressing the speaker's role in escorting their sweetheart down the aisle, indicating commitment.
Each night I pray
A nightly prayer to protect the relationship from potential threats or challenges.
That nobody steals her heart away,
Expressing a fear of someone else winning the affection of "sweet Lorraine."
Just can't wait until that happy day,
Eagerly looking forward to the anticipated joyful day, possibly the wedding day.
When I marry sweet Lorraine
Reiteration of the desire to marry "sweet Lorraine," emphasizing the central theme of the lyrics.
Everything is set, skies are blue,
Repetition of the positive setting and emotions described in lines 1-16.
Can't believe it yet, but it's true,
Reiteration of the speaker's disbelief in the positive situation described.
I'll give you just one guess,
Repetition of the invitation to guess something significant.
My sweet Lorraine said "yes"
Reaffirmation that "My sweet Lorraine" has agreed to something important.
Waiting for the time, soon to be,
Repetition of the anticipation of a future time, possibly the wedding.
When the bells will chime merrily,
Reiteration of the joyful imagery associated with bells ringing, reinforcing the celebratory theme.
(I'm so happy,) when it's raining I don't miss the sun,
Repetition of the speaker's happiness, emphasizing the constancy of joy even in unfavorable conditions.
For it's in my sweeties smile,
Reiteration of finding happiness in the smile of the sweetheart.
Just think that I'm the lucky one
Repetition of feeling lucky and chosen in the relationship.
Who will lend her down the aisle
Reiteration of the speaker's role in escorting their sweetheart down the aisle, underscoring commitment.
Each night I pray
Repetition of the nightly prayer to safeguard the relationship.
That nobody steals her heart away,
Reiteration of the fear of someone else winning the affection of "sweet Lorraine."
Just can't wait until that happy day,
Repetition of the eagerness for the anticipated joyful day, reinforcing the theme of longing for the future.
When I marry sweet Lorraine
Final expression of the desire to marry "sweet Lorraine," concluding the lyrical narrative.
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