Lyrics
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
There exists a rose located in Spanish Harlem
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
A red-colored rose exists in Spanish Harlem
It is a special one, it's never seen the sun
This rose is unique and hasn't been exposed to sunlight
It only comes out when the moon is on the run
It blooms when the moon is out and active
And all the stars are gleaming
The stars are shining brightly
It's growing in the street right up through the concrete
Despite growing in a tough environment (concrete), it remains delicate, sweet, and dreaming
But soft and sweet and dreaming
It possesses a tender and dreamy quality
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
There is a rose situated in Spanish Harlem
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
A red rose exists in Spanish Harlem
With eyes as black as coal that look down in my soul
The rose has coal-black eyes that seemingly penetrate the singer's soul
And starts a fire there and then I lose control
These eyes ignite a passionate fire within the singer, causing a loss of control
I have to beg your pardon
An expression of apology or excuse for the effect the rose has on the singer
I'm going to pick that rose
The singer intends to pluck the rose
And watch her as she grows in my garden
The singer plans to observe and nurture the rose as it grows in their own garden
I'm going to pick that rose
Reiteration of the desire to pick the rose
And watch her as she grows in my garden
The singer emphasizes their intent to care for the rose as it blossoms in their garden
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Reaffirmation of the existence of a rose in Spanish Harlem
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Vocalization without specific lexical meaning
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Reiteration of the presence of a rose in Spanish Harlem
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Vocalization without specific lexical meaning
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Reiteration of the existence of a rose in Spanish Harlem
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