Sing It Pretty, Sue
Melody of Sacrifice: Johnny Cash's Ode to Unseen Devotion
Lyrics
So you gave up all between us for a glamorous career
Expressing disappointment that the person chose a glamorous career over their relationship.
And with all your talent, you should be the big star of the year
Acknowledging the person's talent and suggesting they could be a successful star.
Then you'll be public property, so, I release my claim to you
Relinquishing any claim to the person as they become public property in their pursuit of fame.
Go on and give 'em all you've got, sing it pretty, Sue
Encouraging the person to give their best performance and sing beautifully despite the separation.
I can't take just part of you and give the world a half
Expressing the difficulty of accepting only a part of the person and offering the world an incomplete version.
So, smile for all the papers and give 'em autographs
Encouraging the person to present a positive image to the public, signing autographs and smiling for the media.
Go on to all the cities so your public can see you
Suggesting the person should travel to different cities for public appearances.
But I'll watch on television, so, sing it pretty, Sue
Indicating the speaker will watch the person's performances on television.
I hope you'll soon be on the top of every hit parade
Expressing a hope for the person's success, reaching the top of music charts.
I'll try to be excited 'bout the progress that you've made
Committing to finding excitement in the person's progress despite the separation.
I'll collect your pictures like any fan would do
Stating the speaker will collect pictures of the person and behave like a devoted fan.
And I'll buy all your records, so, sing it pretty, Sue
Committing to buying the person's records and supporting their musical career.
But I won't ever tell a soul that we have ever met
Promising not to reveal the connection with the person, preferring to be one of many admirers.
I'll just be one of millions who'll give the praise you get
Expressing the intention to join the multitude in praising the person's talent and success.
And maybe every year or so, I'll drop a card to you
Committing to maintaining a subtle connection by sending occasional cards while still being a distant observer.
To tell you I'm still listening, so, sing it pretty, Sue
Reiterating the speaker's continued interest in the person's music and performances.
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