Lyrics
Old man sunshine listen you
Addressing Old Man Sunshine, possibly a metaphor for optimism or positive expectations.
Never tell me dreams come true
Expressing skepticism about dreams coming true.
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Warning that trying to convince the speaker otherwise may lead to a riot.
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Addressing Beatrice Fairfax, advising not to suggest that someone will care.
Ever tell me he will care
Rejecting the idea that someone will care; expressing certainty about the end of a relationship.
I'm certain it's the final curtain
Conveying a sense of finality, possibly referring to the end of a romantic involvement.
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Rejecting cheerful and optimistic perspectives, particularly from Pollyannas.
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
Dismissing the idea that fate provides a suitable partner.
It's all bananas
Describing the idea of fate supplying a mate as absurd or nonsensical.
They're writing songs of love but not for me
Acknowledging the existence of love songs but claiming they are not meant for the speaker.
A lucky star's above but not for me
Not feeling fortunate in love, despite the presence of a lucky star.
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Expressing a journey filled with challenges and uncertainties despite having love to guide.
Than any Russian play could guarantee
Comparing the difficulties in the speaker's life to the complexities found in Russian plays.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Admitting foolishness in falling in love and facing the consequences of that choice.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Using expressions like "hi-ho" and "alas" to convey a sense of regret or sorrow.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Acknowledging the lingering memory of a kiss but unable to dismiss it.
I guess he's not for me
Concluding that the person in question is not meant for the speaker.
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Repeating the realization of foolishness in falling in love and facing the consequences.
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Reiterating expressions of regret and sorrow.
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Re-emphasizing the inability to dismiss the memory of a kiss.
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