Something Cool
June Christy Lyrics
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Something cool,
Something cool,
I'd like to order something cool!
Something cool, (something cool)
I'd like to order something cool, (something cool)
It's so warm here in town,
And the heat gets me down,
Yes, I'd like something cool! (something cool)
My! It's nice to simply sit and rest awhile,
Now I know it's a shame,
I can't think of your name,
I remember your smile!
I don't ordinarily drink with strangers,
I most usually drink alone.
You were so awfully nice to me,
And I'm so terribly far from home.
Like my dress? I must confess it's terribly old,
But it's simple and neat,
It's just right for the heat,
Save my furs for the cold!
A cigarette? Well I don't smoke them as a rule,
but I'll have one,
It might be fun
With something cool!
I'll bet you couldn't imagine
That I one time had a house
With so many rooms I couldn't count them all!
I'll bet you couldn't imagine
I had fifteen different beaus
Who would beg and beg to take me to a ball.
I'll bet you couldn't picture me
The time I went to Paris in the Fall,
And who would think the man I loved was quite so handsome,
Quite so tall?
Well it's true, (something cool)
It's just a memory I have, (something cool)
One I almost forgot
'Cause the weather's so hot!
And I'm feeling so bad (something cool)
About a date,
Oh wait!
I'm such a fool!
He's just a guy
Who's stopped to buy
Me something cool!
The song "Something Cool" by June Christy is a tale of a woman who is feeling lonely and out of place. She enters a bar on a hot summer day and orders "something cool." She strikes up a conversation with a stranger who buys her a drink and they exchange stories. The woman talks about her past, including a time when she had a lavish house and many suitors. She recalls a trip to Paris and the man she loved there. However, she seems to be in a rut now, feeling down about missing a date.
Through this song, Christy paints a vivid picture of a woman with a past full of excitement and adventure, but who is now feeling lost and looking for something - or someone - to make her feel cool and alive again. The lyrics are cleverly written as a monologue, in which the woman's thoughts and emotions are conveyed in a stream of consciousness style. The contrast between her past and present circumstances is highlighted, with the drink and the memories serving as a temporary escape from her current reality.
The song is a classic example of the cool jazz genre, with its smooth and sophisticated sound that became popular in the 1950s. It is one of Christy's most famous recordings and has been covered by many other artists. The melancholy tone and introspective lyrics have also made it a popular choice for film and TV soundtracks.
Line by Line Meaning
Something cool,
I want to order a drink that is refreshing and will help me cool down from this heat.
Something cool, (something cool)
I really need something cool to drink right now.
I'd like to order something cool, (something cool)
I am asking the bartender to bring me a drink that will help me cool down.
It's so warm here in town,
The temperature in this town is very high and it's making me uncomfortable.
And the heat gets me down,
The high temperature is having a negative effect on my mood.
Yes, I'd like something cool! (something cool)
I really need a refreshing drink right now to help me cope with the heat.
My! It's nice to simply sit and rest awhile,
I am enjoying the opportunity to relax and take a break from my busy life.
Now I know it's a shame,
I regret that I cannot remember the name of the person I am talking to.
I can't think of your name,
I am unable to recall the name of the person I am speaking to.
I remember your smile!
Even though I can't remember your name, I still remember your friendly smile.
I don't ordinarily drink with strangers,
Usually, I don't drink or spend time with people I don't know.
I most usually drink alone.
Drinking alone is typically what I do.
You were so awfully nice to me,
You have been very kind to me and I appreciate that.
And I'm so terribly far from home.
I feel very far away from home right now and it's making me a little uneasy.
Like my dress? I must confess it's terribly old,
I am showing off my dress and admitting that it is quite old.
But it's simple and neat,
Despite its age, my dress still looks tidy and clean.
It's just right for the heat,
My dress is perfect for this hot weather.
Save my furs for the cold!
I only wear my fur clothing items when the weather is much colder.
A cigarette? Well I don't smoke them as a rule,
Normally, I don't smoke cigarettes.
but I'll have one,
I will make an exception and have a cigarette this time.
It might be fun
Trying something new like this could be a fun experience.
I'll bet you couldn't imagine
You probably wouldn't be able to guess.
That I one time had a house
There was a time when I owned a very large house.
With so many rooms I couldn't count them all!
This large house had way too many rooms for me to count them all!
I had fifteen different beaus
During that time in my life, I used to have relationships with fifteen different men.
Who would beg and beg to take me to a ball.
These fifteen men were very eager to take me to a ball and would constantly ask me to go with them.
I'll bet you couldn't picture me
Imagine me doing something completely different than what you are seeing right now.
The time I went to Paris in the Fall,
There was a time in my life when I visited Paris during the autumn season.
And who would think the man I loved was quite so handsome,
During that trip to Paris, there was a very handsome man that I fell in love with.
Quite so tall?
Not only was he handsome, but he was also quite tall.
Well it's true, (something cool)
I am being honest about this memory I have.
It's just a memory I have, (something cool)
This is just something that I remember happening to me in the past.
One I almost forgot
I almost forgot about this memory and didn't think of it in a long time.
'Cause the weather's so hot!
I am remembering this old memory now because of the current high temperature.
And I'm feeling so bad (something cool)
I am currently feeling bad because of something that happened.
About a date,
I feel bad about something related to a scheduled romantic meeting.
Oh wait!
Never mind, just forget what I said before.
I'm such a fool!
I realize now that I was being very silly.
He's just a guy
The person I was feeling bad about is just an ordinary man.
Who's stopped to buy
He is someone who just happened to be buying me a drink.
Me something cool!
He's bringing me a refreshing drink to help me cool down from the heat.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM C. BARNES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anthonytrupiano6734
Something cool
I'd like to order something cool
It's so warm here in town
And the heat gets me down, yes
I'd like something cool
My, it's nice to simply sit and rest a while
Now I know it's a shame, I can't think of your name
I remember your smile
I don't ordinarily drink with strangers
I most usually drink alone
But you were so awfully nice to ask me
And I'm so terribly far from home
Like my dress? I must admit
That it's very, very old
But it's simple and neat
Just right for the heat
Save my furs for the cold
A cigarette? Well I don't smoke them as a rule
But I'll have one, it would be fun with something cool
I'll bet you couldn't imagine
That I one time had a house
With so many rooms I couldn't count them all
I'll bet you couldn't imagine
I had fifteen different beaus
Who would beg and beg to take me to the ball
And I'll bet you couldn't picture me the time
I went to Paris in the fall
And who would think the man I loved
Was quite so handsome, quite so charmed(?)
Well, it's through
It's just a memory I had
One I almost forgot
'Cause the weather's so hot
And I'm feeling so bad about a date
Oh wait, I'm such a fool
He's just a guy who stopped to buy me
Something cool
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Bill Barnes
Something Cool lyrics © Criterion Music Corp., Tylerson-music Co.
@someonesomewhere1100
Something cool
I'd like to order something cool
It's so warm here in town
And the heat gets me down, yes
I'd like something cool
My, it's nice to simply sit and rest a while
Now I know it's a shame, I can't think of your name
I remember your smile
I don't ordinarily drink with strangers
I most usually drink alone
But you were so awfully nice to ask me
And I'm so terribly far from home
Like my dress? I must admit
That it's very, very old
But it's simple and neat
Just right for the heat
Save my furs for the cold
A cigarette? Well I don't smoke them as a rule
But I'll have one, it would be fun with something cool
I'll bet you couldn't imagine
That I one time had a house
With so many rooms I couldn't count them all
I'll bet you couldn't imagine
I had fifteen different beaus
Who would beg and beg to take me to the ball
And I'll bet you couldn't picture me the time
I went to Paris in the fall
And who would think the man I loved
Was quite so handsome, quite so charmed
Well, it's through
It's just a memory I had
One I almost forgot
'Cause the weather's so hot
And I'm feeling so bad about a date
Oh wait, I'm such a fool
He's just a guy who stopped to buy me
Something cool
@bigomamma
My mother Loved June Christy. I am gratified to listen to this.
@nellaseven880
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@estellefoster4084
Worked at Capitol Records in recording. Had to set up for June and Stan Kenton. Never was star struck but told her during that session how much I adored her singing..she never disappoints. Best ever
@rb032682
@estelle - I'm very envious of your job at Capital.
@fatheadthedog
Capitol
@thomasquinn284
I listened to her 60 years ago and still the poetry and passion of her delivery of the song haunts me. Beautiful woman underrated performer. She's one of the best!
@wahaabmujtaba5250
Thomas Quinn how are ya tommy ole boy
@izzy7652
Thomas Quinn how are ya tommy ole boy
@lettyguerra371
Something so wonderful about a torch song, and very few could sing them like Miss June Christy. this song and Miss Otis Regrets make me tear up. These songs show so much vulnerability and fragility of a womans feelings. So much realism about how a woman feels, unlike today's power woman songs of denial of feeling and emotions when dealing with sadness
@maryjoancox5804
Had the pleasure to see June Christy, the Four Freshmen and the Stan Kenton orchestra on the Road Show tour, back in the ... well, a while back. One of my favorite musical memories. It was a delight!