But Not for Me
Unrequited Longings: Eliane Elias' 'But Not for Me' Reveals Love's Absence
Lyrics
Old man sunshine listen you
Expressing skepticism towards positive or hopeful advice from someone (Old man sunshine) who claims dreams come true.
Never tell me dreams come true
Rejecting the notion that dreams or wishes come true, implying disbelief or cynicism.
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Asserting that attempting or believing in dreams will lead to chaos or disturbance (start a riot).
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Warning a person named Beatrice Fairfax not to suggest or promise that someone will care for the speaker.
Ever tell me he will care
Refusing to believe that someone (he) will show care or concern, dismissing it outright.
I'm certain it's the final curtain
Expressing certainty that a situation has reached its end or conclusion (final curtain).
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Rejecting any optimistic or overly positive individuals (cheerful Pollyannas) who suggest that fate will bring a suitable partner.
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
Dismissing the idea that fate or destiny provides a suitable romantic partner as absurd or nonsensical (it's all bananas).
It's all bananas
They're writing songs of love but not for me
Observing that songs of love being written are not intended for the speaker.
A lucky star's above but not for me
Feeling that luck or fortune does not favor the speaker with romantic prospects.
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Despite attempts to follow love, the speaker encounters more difficulties (clouds of gray) than a Russian play would typically promise.
Than any Russian play could guarantee
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Realizing foolishness in falling in love and becoming vulnerable.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Expressing sorrow or resignation (hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day) due to this realization.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Despite not being able to forget the memory of his kiss, acknowledging that he may not be meant for the speaker.
I guess he's not for me
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Repeating the realization of foolishness in falling in love and feeling regretful about it.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Expressing sorrow or resignation again due to the situation.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Acknowledging the lingering impact of the memory of his kiss despite the realization that the person may not be for the speaker.
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