But Not for Me
Unrequited Longings: The Bittersweet Tale in Melody
Lyrics
Old man sunshine listen you
Expressing a directive to Old man sunshine to listen.
Never tell me dreams come true
Rejecting the idea that dreams come true.
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Warning of potential chaos if the advice is followed.
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Advising Beatrice Fairfax not to claim that someone will care.
Ever tell me he will care
Refusing to believe in promises of care from another.
I'm certain it's the final curtain
Expressing certainty that a relationship has come to an end.
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Rejecting positive and optimistic individuals (Pollyannas).
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
Dismissing the idea that fate provides a suitable partner.
It's all bananas
Labeling the notion as absurd or nonsensical.
They're writing songs of love but not for me
Acknowledging that songs about love are being written but not for the speaker.
A lucky star's above but not for me
Recognizing the presence of a lucky star but not bringing luck in love.
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Despite having love to guide, experiencing more challenges than expected.
Than any Russian play could guarantee
Comparing the difficulties to those in a Russian play, emphasizing their intensity.
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 or disappointment.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Acknowledging the lingering memory of a kiss but unable to overlook it.
I guess he's not for me
Realizing that the person is not meant for the speaker despite the memories.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Reiterating the foolishness in falling for someone and facing the consequences.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Expressing a sense of regret or disappointment once again.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Acknowledging the lasting impact of a kiss on memory.
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