"On The Street Where You Live" is a song originally from the 1956 musical "My Fair Lady" by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner. Harry Connick Jr. covered the song for his album "Only You" in 2004. The song talks about the overwhelming feeling of being in love and how it can transform one's perception of their surroundings. The narrator describes walking down a familiar street, but now that they are in love, everything seems different. The pavement that used to be beneath their feet now feels like they are on cloud nine, several stories high. They wonder if the heart of town has lilac trees and if they can hear a lark in other parts of town. These are metaphors for the beauty and enchantment they feel only on the street where their loved one lives. It emphasizes the idea that love can bring forth a sense of magic and wonder. The lyrics also express the anticipation and excitement of being near their loved one. They feel a towering feeling just to know that the person is close by, and they are always hoping for their sudden appearance. Despite people staring or paying attention to them, it doesn't bother the narrator because there's nowhere else on earth they would rather be. The love they feel for this person is so strong that they don't care about the passing of time or what else is happening around them. They only want to be on the street where their loved one lives. Overall, "On The Street Where You Live" is a romantic song that captures the intensity and joy of being in love, and how it can transform one's perception of the world around them.
