A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square
Enchanting Night: Love's Spell in Berkeley Square
Lyrics
That certain night
Describing a specific night
The night we met
Referring to the night of their meeting
There was magic abroad in the air
Sensing a magical atmosphere
There were angels dining at the Ritz
Imagining angels at a luxurious place (the Ritz)
And a nightingale sang in Berkeley square
Highlighting a romantic moment with a nightingale singing in Berkeley Square
I may be right I may be wrong
Expressing uncertainty about the situation
But I'm perfectly willing to swear
Willing to affirm the experience
That when you turned and smiled at me
Recalling a moment of connection
A nightingale sang in Berkeley square
Reiterating the presence of the nightingale
The moon that lingered over London town
Describing the moon over London
Poor puzzled moon he wore a frown
Personifying the moon's confusion
How could he know we two were so in love
Noting the ignorance of the world about their love
The whole damned world seemed upside down
Feeling a disruption in the world due to their love
The streets of town were paved with stars
Imagining the streets adorned with stars
It was such a romantic affair
Reflecting on the romantic nature of the affair
And as we kissed and said goodnight
Recalling a tender moment of parting
A nightingale sang in Berkeley square
Reaffirming the nightingale's presence
I know ´cause I was there,
Claiming personal experience of the event
that night in Berkeley Square.
Reiterating the specific location (Berkeley Square)
Well the sun is surely sinking down, but the moon is slowly rising.
Observing the setting sun and rising moon
So this old world must still be spinning round and I still love you.
Asserting enduring love despite worldly changes
So close your eyes, you can close your eyes, it's all right.
Encouraging closing eyes and reassurance
I don't know no love songs and I can't sing the blues anymore.
Expressing inability to sing certain genres
But I can sing this song and you can sing this song when I'm gone.
Affirming the ability to sing a particular song even after departure
It won't be long before another day, we gonna have a good time.
Anticipating a future positive experience
And no one's gonna take that time away. You can stay as long as you like.
Asserting the permanence of a joyful moment
So close your eyes, you can close your eyes, it's all right.
Repeating the encouragement to close eyes
I don't know no love songs and I can't sing the blues anymore.
Restating the inability to sing certain genres
But I can sing this song and you can sing this song when I'm gone.
Reaffirming the enduring nature of the song
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