But Not for Me
Love's Elusive Dance: Unraveling the Bittersweet Tale of 'But Not for Me'
Lyrics
Old man sunshine listen you
Expressing frustration with life, addressing the positive concept of "Old Man Sunshine."
Never tell me dreams come true
Skepticism about the reality of dreams coming true.
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Warning of potential consequences if dreams are pursued.
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Directing Beatrice Fairfax not to suggest someone will care.
Ever tell me he will care
Rejecting the idea that someone will care or show affection.
I'm certain it's the final curtain
Believing that the relationship has reached its end.
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Expressing aversion to optimistic and cheerful individuals, dismissing their views.
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
Rejecting the notion that fate determines a suitable partner.
It's all bananas
Dismissing the idea of fate and love as nonsensical.
They're writing songs of love but not for me
Observing that songs about love are not applicable to the speaker.
A lucky star's above but not for me
Not feeling fortunate in love despite the presence of a lucky star.
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Expressing that love has led to more challenges than expected.
Than any Russian play could guarantee
Comparing the difficulties in love to the complexities in Russian plays.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Admitting foolishness for falling in love and feeling regret.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Using expressions of dismay and resignation to emphasize regret.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Acknowledging the lingering memory of a past romantic kiss.
I guess he's not for me
Concluding that the person in the memory is not meant for the speaker.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Repeating the realization of foolishness for falling in love.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Reiterating expressions of dismay and resignation.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Reaffirming the inability to forget the impact of a past kiss.
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