But Not for Me
Unrequited Melodies: Love's Elusive Dance
Lyrics
Old man sunshine listen you
Expressing a plea or attention to "Old man sunshine."
Never tell me dreams come true
Rejecting the notion that dreams come true, possibly suggesting a pessimistic view.
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Warning of potential consequences if the listener tries to convince the speaker otherwise.
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
Refusing to believe in someone's caring attitude.
I'm certain it's the final curtain
Expressing a conviction that a significant event has concluded, possibly a relationship.
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Rejecting any optimistic or cheerful messages from Pollyannas, expressing a disdain for positivity.
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
Dismissing the idea that fate provides a suitable partner.
It's all bananas
Labeling the idea of fate determining a mate as nonsensical or absurd.
They're writing songs of love but not for me
Observing that songs about love are being written, but they are not for the speaker.
A lucky star's above but not for me
Noticing a lucky star above, but it is not shining favorably on the speaker.
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Despite having love to guide, experiencing more difficulties and challenges (clouds of gray).
Than any Russian play could guarantee
Comparing life's challenges to those in a Russian play, suggesting intense struggles.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Acknowledging foolishness for falling in love and experiencing regret.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Expressing a sense of resignation or disappointment (hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day).
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Recognizing the enduring impact of a past kiss while acknowledging a separation.
I guess he's not for me
Concluding that the person is not meant for the speaker, despite the lingering memories.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Reiterating the feeling of foolishness for falling in love and experiencing regret.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Expressing a sense of resignation or disappointment (hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day).
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Acknowledging the lasting impact of a past kiss, despite the overall sense of loss.
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