Lyrics
When they begin the beguine
Starting the beguine initiates a sequence of events or feelings.
It brings back the sound of music so tender,
Hearing the beguine evokes memories of gentle, melodious music.
It brings back a night of tropical splendour,
It recalls a night of splendid experiences in a tropical setting.
It brings back a memory evergreen.
Recollection of a vivid and lasting memory.
I'm with you once more under the stars,
Feeling reunited with a significant other under the night sky.
And down by the shore an orchestra's playing
An orchestra playing by the shore amplifies the romantic atmosphere.
And even the palms seem to be swaying
Even the trees (palms) seem to move in response to the music.
When they begin the beguine.
The emotions are intensified when the beguine starts.
To live it again is past all endeavour,
Reliving those moments is almost impossible.
Except when that tune clutches my heart,
The melody deeply affects the heart, bringing back memories.
And there we are, swearing to love forever,
Recollection of promises made in the past to love endlessly.
And promising never, never to part.
A vow to never separate.
What moments divine, what rapture serene,
Describing the blissful and heavenly moments experienced.
Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted,
Temporary sadness or difficulties overshadowing past joys.
And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted,
Regret over missed opportunities due to intervening circumstances.
I know but too well what they mean;
Understanding the regret expressed by others over lost chances.
So don't let them begin the beguine
Advising against rekindling old memories through the beguine.
Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember;
Suggesting to let the past love remain dormant, not reignite.
Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
Recalling a desire that has become only a memory.
When they begin the beguine.
Warning against reawakening emotions associated with the beguine.
Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play
Ironically agreeing to start the beguine despite earlier caution.
Till the stars that were there before return above you,
Asking for the beguine to continue until past feelings return.
Till you whisper to me once more,
Yearning to hear words of love once more.
"Darling, I love you!"
A desire for a reaffirmation of love.
And we suddenly know, what heaven we're in,
Realizing the paradise of love during the beguine.
When they begin the beguine
The blissful state realized at the start of the beguine.
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