But Not for Me
Love's Bittersweet Melody: Unveiling the Poignant Tale of 'But Not for Me'
Lyrics
Old man sunshine listen you
Expressing a sarcastic or cynical tone, addressing "Old man sunshine" as if to say, "Listen, you."
Never tell me dreams come true
Rejecting the idea that dreams come true, possibly indicating skepticism or disappointment.
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Warning that attempting to convince the speaker otherwise may lead to a strong reaction, even a riot.
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Advising Beatrice Fairfax not to claim that someone will care for the speaker.
Ever tell me he will care
Dismissing any suggestion that the person of interest will care, stating certainty about the relationship's end.
I'm certain it's the final curtain
Expressing conviction that the relationship has reached its conclusive end, referring to it as the "final curtain."
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Rejecting positivity and expressing a desire not to hear from overly optimistic individuals or "cheerful Pollyannas."
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
Rejecting the idea that fate provides a suitable partner, dismissing it as nonsensical ("It's all bananas").
It's all bananas
Reiterating the rejection of optimistic views, possibly considering them absurd or unrealistic.
They're writing songs of love but not for me
Acknowledging that love songs are being written, but asserting that they are not about the speaker.
A lucky star's above but not for me
Stating that luck is not favoring the speaker in matters of love.
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Reflecting on a journey filled with challenges ("clouds of gray") despite the presence of love.
Than any Russian play could guarantee
Comparing the difficulties faced in love to those depicted in a Russian play, emphasizing their severity.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Admitting to being foolish in love and experiencing emotional vulnerability.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Using expressions like "Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day" to convey a sense of regret or sorrow.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Acknowledging that the memory of a past kiss lingers despite the need to move on.
I guess he's not for me
Concluding that the person once kissed is not meant for the speaker.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Repeating the admission of foolishness in love, possibly emphasizing the regretful nature of the experience.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Reiterating expressions of regret or sorrow regarding the situation in love.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Repeating the acknowledgment of the lingering memory of a past kiss, underscoring its impact on the speaker.
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