Another Suitcase In Another Hall
Barbara Dickson Lyrics
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To last for long
Never fool myself
That my dreams will come true
Being used to trouble
I'd anticipate it
But all the same I hate it
Wouldn't you
So what happens now
(Another suitcase in another hall)
So what happens now
(Take your picture off another wall)
Where am I going to
(You'll get by you always have before)
Where am I going to
Time and time again
I've said that I don't care
That I'm immune to gloom
That I'm hard through and through
But every time it matters
All my words desert me
So anyone can hurt me
And they do
So what happens now
(Another suitcase in another hall)
So what happens now
(Take your picture off another wall)
Where am I going to
(You'll get by you always have before)
Where am I going to
Call in three months time
And I'll be fine I know
Well maybe not that fine
But I'll survive anyhow
I won't recall the names and places
Of the sad occasions
But that's no consolation
Here and now
So what happens now
(Another suitcase in another hall)
So what happens now
(Take your picture off another wall)
Where am I going to
(You'll get by you always have before)
Where am I going to
(Don't ask anymore)
The song "Another Suitcase In Another Hall" by Barbara Dickson was written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber for the musical "Evita". It is sung by the character of Peron's mistress, who has been kicked out of the presidential palace and is left with nothing but her suitcase. The song itself is a poignant reflection of the character's emotions and insecurity.
The lyrics begin with the character acknowledging the transience of her love affairs and dreams. She mentions that she never expects them to last, and that she is used to trouble and anticipates it. However, she also confesses that despite this, she hates it when it happens. The use of the phrase "another suitcase in another hall" encapsulates the character's sense of displacement and loss.
As the song progresses, the character becomes more vulnerable, admitting that she is not as immune to pain as she initially thought. She acknowledges that "every time it matters, all my words desert me" and that "anyone can hurt me, and they do". This admission of weakness is a stark contrast to her earlier insistence that she is "hard through and through".
Line by Line Meaning
I don't expect my love affairs
I don't believe my romantic relationships will be long-lasting
To last for long
To continue for extended periods of time
Never fool myself
I don't deceive myself
That my dreams will come true
That things I wish for will happen
Being used to trouble
Having experienced difficulties before
I'd anticipate it
I would expect it
But all the same I hate it
Nonetheless, I dislike it
Wouldn't you
Don't you feel the same?
So what happens now
What will occur next?
(Another suitcase in another hall)
Another change in residence, another place to unpack
Take your picture off another wall
Remove your photograph from somewhere else
Where am I going to
Where will I end up?
(You'll get by you always have before)
You will manage, as you have done previously
Where am I going to
Where will I end up?
Time and time again
Repeatedly
I've said that I don't care
I have claimed to be indifferent
That I'm immune to gloom
That I can't be affected by sadness
That I'm hard through and through
That I'm tough all the way through
But every time it matters
But when it is important
All my words desert me
I become speechless
So anyone can hurt me
So anyone can cause me pain
And they do
And they do cause me pain
Call in three months time
Contact me again after three months
And I'll be fine I know
And I will be OK, I believe
Well maybe not that fine
Although, maybe not perfectly OK
But I'll survive anyhow
I will get through it anyways
I won't recall the names and places
I won't remember the names and locations
Of the sad occasions
Of the mournful events
But that's no consolation
But that offers no comfort
Here and now
At this moment
(Don't ask anymore)
(Stop asking questions)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I don't expect my love affairs
To last for long
Never fool myself
That my dreams will come true
Being used to trouble
I'd anticipate it
But all the same I hate it
Wouldn't you
So what happens now
(Another suitcase in another hall)
So what happens now
(Take your picture off another wall)
Where am I going to
(You'll get by you always have before)
Where am I going to
Time and time again
I've said that I don't care
That I'm immune to gloom
That I'm hard through and through
@paulbradford8585
I’m watching this while sitting in Barbara’s childhood home in Dunfermline where she grew up … my partner owns the house now
@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper
Fantastic musician past, present and future with upcoming tour.
@Macrogue65
A timeless voice. She made this her own though she wasn't on stage with it. Priceless.
@krakatoa1200
I've been lucky enough to see Barbara a few times, she is so friendly with fans, and her concerts are always perfect.
@stanmitchell7111
What a truly fantastic voice Barbara Dickson has, what a moving emotional version of this song.....
@jaynehinds3339
Well it was written for her actually x
@billbansheeedinburgh1172
I was about 10 when I first heard this, I like all music but this is a favourite. I am 59 now
@wamsies
No one does this better.
@seuradu8065
Oh..wat beautiful song with you Barbara ..
@AidosTreesinCities
Such a pure, strong voice. She is beautiful, sincere in a sublime performance. Thanks for the memory, remember it well!