Everything Happens to Me
Life's Comedy: Julie London's Tale of Love's Missteps
Lyrics
I make a date for gown,
I plan to wear an evening gown.
you can bet your life it rains.
It invariably rains when I have plans.
Tried to give a party
Attempted to host a celebration.
But the guy upstairs complains.
Neighbor upstairs lodges complaints.
Guess I'll go through life
My life involves enduring illnesses and missing opportunities.
catching colds and missing trains.
Constantly facing health issues and transportation delays.
Everything happens to me.
I experience a series of unfortunate events.
I never miss a thing
I am always aware and attentive.
I've had the measles and the mumps.
Encountered various diseases.
And everytime I play an ace
In card games, my winning card is always surpassed by my partner.
My partner always trumps.
Frustrated by repeated setbacks due to others.
Guess I'm just a fool
I act impulsively without considering consequences.
who never looks before he jumps.
A self-aware acknowledgment of being a naive risk-taker.
everything happens to me.
Continuing to face a string of misfortunes.
At first I thought that you would end this jinx for me.
Initially hoped for the end of my streak of bad luck through love.
And love would turn the trick to end dispair.
Expected love to bring relief and happiness.
Now I just cant fool this head that thinks for me.
Realization that my emotions cannot overcome rational thinking.
I've mortgaged all my castles in the air.
I've invested all my hopes and dreams without tangible results.
Well I've telegraphed and phoned.
Communicated through various means to reach you.
Sent an air mail special too.
Expressed feelings urgently, even through special deliveries.
Your answer was goodby.
Received a farewell message from you.
There was even postage due.
Even the response had additional costs, indicating a heavy emotional toll.
fell in love just once,
Experienced true love only once.
And it had to be with you.
That love was reserved for you.
Everything happens to me.
My life is marked by a series of unfortunate events.
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