What's New
Timeless Love Echoes in Oscar Peterson's 'What's New' Melody
Lyrics
What's new?
Asking about recent developments or changes.
How is the world treating you?
Inquiring about your current experiences with the world.
You haven't changed a bit
Noticing that the person being addressed hasn't changed.
Lovely as ever I must admit
Complimenting the person, acknowledging their enduring loveliness.
Oh, what's new?
Repeating the question about recent events or changes.
How did that romance come through?
Asking about the outcome of a romantic situation.
We haven't met since then
Noting that there hasn't been a meeting since a certain time.
Gee, but it's nice to see you again
Expressing happiness at the reunion.
What's new? Probably I'm boring you
Suggesting that the speaker might be dull, but glad to be together.
But seeing you is grand
Expressing joy at the sight of the person and their company.
And you were sweet to offer your hand
Grateful for a kind gesture, possibly a handshake.
I understand, adieu
Acknowledging the understanding of parting or goodbye.
Pardon my asking what's new
Apologizing for repeating the question about recent events.
Of course you couldn't know
Recognizing that the person may not be aware of the speaker's situation.
I haven't changed: I still love you so
Asserting that the speaker's feelings of love remain unchanged.
Oh, what's new? Probably I'm boring you
Reiterating the possibility of being perceived as boring.
But seeing you is grand
Expressing happiness at the reunion once again.
And you were sweet to offer your hand
Grateful for a kind gesture, possibly a handshake (repeated).
Mama, I understand, adieu
Repeating the acknowledgment of understanding parting or goodbye.
Pardon my asking what's new
Apologizing again for asking about recent events (repeated).
Of course you couldn't know
Reiterating that the person may not know about the speaker's unchanged feelings.
I haven't changed: I still love you so
Affirming that the speaker's love for the person remains constant.
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