Just One of Those Things
Love's Rollercoaster: A Jazz Tale of Passion and Farewell
Lyrics
As Dorothy Parker once said
Referring to Dorothy Parker's farewell to her boyfriend, expressing goodbye.
To her boyfriend, "fare thee well"
Continuing the farewell sentiment, echoing Dorothy Parker's words.
As Columbus announced, when he knew he was bounced
Comparing the situation to Columbus realizing he was rejected, saying it was a good experience.
"It was swell, Isabel, swell"
Quoting a character named Isabel, emphasizing the positive aspect of the experience.
As Abelard said to Eloise
Referring to Abelard's request to Eloise to keep in touch.
"Don't forget to drop a line to me, please"
Continuing the idea of communication in a relationship.
As Juliet cried, in her Romeo's ear
Recalling Juliet's plea to Romeo to face the reality of their situation.
"Romeo, why not face the fact, my dear"
Juliet urging Romeo to accept the truth.
It was just one of those things
Describing a romantic episode as just a fleeting experience.
Just one of those crazy flings
Characterizing the romantic encounter as a whimsical, irrational affair.
One of those bells that now and then rings
Referring to the unpredictable nature of romantic relationships.
Just one of those things
Reiterating that the romantic involvement was just a passing occurrence.
It was just one of those nights
Describing a particular night as an extraordinary, memorable event.
Just one of those fabulous flights
Portraying the night as a fantastic and unreal journey.
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
Imagining a surreal trip to the moon with delicate wings.
Just one of those things
Highlighting the uniqueness of the experience, reinforcing it as a passing moment.
If we'd thought a bit, of the end of it
Suggesting that reflecting on the consequences might have been wise at the beginning of the affair.
When we started painting the town
Recalling the start of a lively social life, painting the town red.
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Acknowledging that the love affair was intense and likely to cool down.
It was too hot, not to cool down
Recognizing the passionate nature of the relationship.
So good-bye, dear, and amen
Bidding farewell and expressing good wishes.
Here's hoping we meet now and then
Expressing hope for occasional future meetings.
It was great fun
Acknowledging that it was enjoyable.
But it was just one of those things
Reiterating that the romantic involvement was just a passing occurrence.
If we'd thought a bit, of the end of it
Repeating the idea of considering the consequences from the beginning.
When we started painting the town
Recalling the vibrant start of social activities.
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Reiterating that the intense love affair was likely to cool down.
Was too hot, not to cool down
Emphasizing the passionate nature of the relationship.
So good-bye, dear, and amen
Bidding farewell and expressing good wishes, repeating the sentiment.
Here's hoping we meet now and then
Expressing hope for occasional future meetings, repeating the sentiment.
It was great fun
Acknowledging that it was enjoyable, repeating the sentiment.
But it was just one of those things
Reiterating that the romantic involvement was just a passing occurrence, repeating the sentiment.
Just one of those things
Concluding that the romantic encounter was just one of those things, reinforcing the transitory nature.
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