Begin the Beguine
Rediscovering Love's Tropical Serenade
Lyrics
When they begin the beguine
Commencement of the beguine, initiating a nostalgic experience
It brings back the sound of music so tender
Elicits the gentle and melodious tones of music
It brings back a night of tropical splendor
Recalls a night of splendid tropical beauty
It brings back a memory ever green
Evokes a evergreen memory from the past
I'm with you once more under the stars
Reunion under the stars, reliving a romantic moment
And down by the shore an orchestra's playing
An orchestra by the shore intensifies the romantic ambiance
And even the palms seem to be swaying
The environment seems enchanted, as if even the palms are swaying in response
When they begin the beguine
The beguine's start triggers sentimental emotions
To live it again is past all endeavor
Reliving the experience is a challenging but worthwhile pursuit
Except when that tune clutches my heart
The tune has a powerful grip on the heart
And there we are, swearing to love forever
Reaffirmation of love and commitment
And promising never, never to part
Promising to remain together, never to part
What moments divine, what rapture serene
Describing sublime and blissful moments
Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted
Interruption by life's challenges and adversities
And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted
Regret for missed opportunities when others lament
I know but too well what they mean
Understanding the regret expressed by others
So don't let them begin the beguine
Cautioning against restarting the beguine
Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember
Advising to let the once-fiery love remain as a subtle ember
Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
Encouraging the dormant desires to rest in memory
When they begin the beguine
Resisting the temptation to begin the beguine again
Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, please make them play
Ironically requesting the restart of the beguine
Till the stars that were there before return above you
Yearning for the return of past celestial moments
Till you whisper to me once more, "Darling, I love you"
Longing to hear the whispered words of love once more
Then we suddenly know what heaven we're in
Realization of being in a heavenly state
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Anticipation and emphasis on the beginning of the beguine
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When they begin the beguine
Reiteration of the commencement of the beguine
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