But Not for Me
Love's Bittersweet Symphony: Unveiling the Melancholy Tale
Lyrics
Old man sunshine listen you
Expressing skepticism towards positive outcomes or hope.
Never tell me dreams come true
Disbelief in the realization of dreams.
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Warning of causing trouble or chaos if challenged.
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Advising against providing false hope or assurances.
Ever tell me he will care
Discouragement from believing in someone's caring.
I'm certain it's the final curtain
Belief in an inevitable end or conclusion.
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Disinterest in hearing optimistic people.
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
Rejecting the idea of fate determining a partner.
It's all bananas
Considering the concept of fate as nonsensical.
They're writing songs of love but not for me
Observing that songs about love don't relate to oneself.
A lucky star's above but not for me
Feeling devoid of luck in matters of love.
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Despite efforts for love, facing persistent difficulties.
Than any Russian play could guarantee
Comparing life's challenges to those in dramatic Russian plays.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Regretting being foolishly in love.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Expressing sorrow or lamentation.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Unable to forget the memory of a kiss despite the circumstances.
I guess he's not for me
Accepting that the person of affection is likely unattainable.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Reiterating regret for falling in love.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Expressing sorrow or lamentation again.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
The lingering impact of a memorable kiss on the speaker.
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