But Not for Me
Love's Bittersweet Symphony: Unraveling the Melancholy of 'But Not for Me'
Lyrics
Old man sunshine listen you
Addressing Old Man Sunshine, possibly a metaphor for optimism or positive outlook.
Never tell me dreams come true
Rejecting the notion that dreams always come true, expressing skepticism.
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Challenging the idea of trying dreams, suggesting it may lead to chaos or disappointment.
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Warning Beatrice Fairfax against claiming someone will care, indicating distrust.
Ever tell me he will care
Disbelieving any assurance of care, asserting it's the end.
I'm certain it's the final curtain
Expressing certainty that a relationship has reached its conclusion.
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Rejecting cheerful advice from overly optimistic individuals.
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
Dismissing the idea that fate provides a suitable partner, deeming it absurd.
It's all bananas
Labeling the idea of fate determining a mate as ridiculous or nonsensical.
They're writing songs of love but not for me
Expressing the theme of unrequited love, acknowledging others write love songs but not for the speaker.
A lucky star's above but not for me
Acknowledging the presence of a lucky star, but emphasizing it doesn't bring love to the speaker.
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Despite having love to guide, the speaker experiences more challenges and difficulties (clouds of gray).
Than any Russian play could guarantee
Comparing the challenges faced in love to those in a Russian play, emphasizing the intensity of difficulties.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Admitting foolishness in falling in love and facing the consequences.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Expressing a sense of regret and disappointment with a sigh (hi-ho, alas, lack-a-day).
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Acknowledging the indelible memory of a kiss despite trying to dismiss it.
I guess he's not for me
Concluding that the person in memory is not meant for the speaker.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Repeating the realization of being a fool for falling in love.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Expressing continued regret and sorrow with a sigh.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Reiterating the inability to dismiss the lasting memory of a kiss.
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