Don't Be That Way
エラ・フィッツジェラルド & Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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But darling, don't be blue
Don't cry, oh honey, please
Don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way
The rain will bring the violets of May
Don't be that way
As long as we see it through
You'll have me, I'll have you
Sweetheart, tomorrow is another day
Don't break my heart, oh honey, please
Don't be that way
Don't cry, oh honey, please
Don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way
The rain will bring the violets of May
Tears in vain, so honey, please
Don't be that way
As long as we will see it through
You'll have me and I'll have you
Sweetheart, tomorrow is another day
Don't break my heart, oh honey, please
Don't be that way
Don't cry
(Don't cry, don't cry)
Oh honey, please
Don't be that way
(Oh honey, please)
(Don't be that way)
Clouds in the sky
(Dig those crazy sky)
Should never make you feel that way
(So don't be that way)
Dig the rain
(Pitter, pitter, pitter, pitter patter)
Bring the violets of May
(Pitter patter of the rain drops)
Tears in vain
(Tears, tears)
So honey, please
Don't be that way
(Don't be that way)
As long as we will see it through
Oh baby, you'll have me and I'll have you
Sweetheart, tomorrow is another day
(Tomorrow is another day)
Don't break my heart
Oh honey, please
Don't be that way
Look here, baby don't cry
Oh honey, please
Don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way
Yeah, don't cry
Honey, please don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Oh honey, please
Don't be that way
(No, I'll never be that way)
"Don't Be That Way" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong is a soothing and reassuring song about encouraging a loved one to stay positive and not let life’s ups and downs get them down. The lyrics of this song are telling the person to not cry or be sad, despite everything that’s going on around them. The April skies are in your eyes so you may feel blue but the song requests the person to not break their heart and ask them not to be that way. The song explains that tears are in vain and that they will always be there for them.
The song emphasizes the importance of staying optimistic and hopeful through cloudy and rainy days. The rain will bring the violets of May and we must stay hopeful to see through challenges. The song reassuringly tells the person that they will always have the singer and the singer will always have them. The lyrics reinforce that tomorrow is another day and that we will see it through together.
Overall, Don't Be That Way is a comforting song with double vocal harmonies that encourage each other as well as the listener. The jazzy up-tempo beat and well-arranged orchestrations make it a light-hearted song to enjoy with its soothing lyrics. Listening to the song will instill hope and positivity in the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
April skies are in your eyes
You seem sad and blue like the April skies reflect in your eyes
But darling, don't be blue
My dear, try not to be sad
Don't cry, oh honey, please
Please don't shed tears, my love
Don't be that way
Don't be sad, let's be happy
Clouds in the sky
When you see clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way
They should not make you feel sad
The rain will bring the violets of May
The rain will nourish the earth and bring new life and beauty, like the flowers of May
Tears are in vain, so honey, please
Crying won't help, my love, so please don't be sad
As long as we see it through
As long as we stay strong and persevere
You'll have me, I'll have you
We will have each other's support and love
Sweetheart, tomorrow is another day
My dear, there is always a new day and a fresh start to look forward to
Don't break my heart, oh honey, please
Please don't hurt me, my love
Don't cry
Don't shed tears
(Don't cry, don't cry)
(Please don't cry)
Oh honey, please
My love, please
Don't be that way
Don't be sad
(Oh honey, please)
(My love, please)
(Don't be that way)
(Don't be sad)
Clouds in the sky
When you see clouds in the sky
(Dig those crazy sky)
(Look at those amazing skies)
Should never make you feel that way
They should never cause you to be sad
(So don't be that way)
(So don't be sad)
Dig the rain
Appreciate the rain
(Pitter, pitter, pitter, pitter patter)
(Listen to the sound of the raindrops)
Bring the violets of May
The rain will bring new life and beauty, like the flowers of May
(Pitter patter of the rain drops)
(The sound of the raindrops falling on the ground)
Tears in vain
Crying is useless
(Tears, tears)
(Crying, crying)
So honey, please
My love, please
Don't be that way
Don't be sad
(Don't be that way)
(Don't be sad)
As long as we will see it through
As long as we stay strong and keep going
Oh baby, you'll have me and I'll have you
We will be there for each other
(Tomorrow is another day)
(There is always a new day)
Don't break my heart
Please don't hurt me
(No, I'll never be that way)
(No, I will never be sad like that)
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Written by: Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, Mitchell Parish
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