Don't Be That Way
2. Mildred Bailey Lyrics
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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 are in vain, so honey please 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, nh honey, please don't be that way,
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry.
In Mildred Bailey's song "Don't Be That Way," the singer tries to console her lover by urging them not to worry despite the April skies being in their eyes. The singer asks her lover not to be blue and not to cry. She reassures them that clouds in the sky should never make them feel that way and that the rain will bring the violets of May. She tells them that tears are in vain and that they should see it through together. The singer ends by reminding her lover that tomorrow is another day and that they should not break her heart by being that way.
The lyrics of "Don't Be That Way" can be interpreted as a message of hope and perseverance. The singer urges her lover not to give up in the face of adversity and to keep faith that things will get better. The rain and the violets of May are symbolic of the cyclical nature of life and the idea that after hardship comes renewal. The singer's words suggest that as long as they stay together, they can weather any storm.
Overall, "Don't Be That Way" is a poignant and uplifting love song that encourages listeners to look beyond their troubles and trust in the future. The lyrics convey a sense of empathy and understanding for those who are struggling, while also offering a message of hope and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
April skies are in your eyes, but darling, don't be blue
You seem sad, but don't let the gray weather get you down.
Don't cry, oh honey please don't be that way.
Please don't let your emotions get the best of you and cry.
Clouds in the sky should never make you feel that way
The weather outside shouldn't determine your emotional state.
The rain will bring the violets of May
The rain will bring new life and beauty in the form of flowers.
Tears are in vain, so honey please don't be that way
Crying won't solve any problems, so please don't be upset.
As long as we see it through, you'll have me, I'll have you
We'll face any challenges together, and we'll never be alone.
Sweetheart, tomorrow is another day
Don't worry, there's always a chance for a fresh start.
Don't break my heart, oh honey, please don't be that way
Please don't hurt me by letting your negative emotions take over.
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry.
I don't want to see you sad, so please don't cry.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: BENNY GOODMAN, EDGAR SAMPSON, MITCHELL PARISH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Brewer
Always great to hear Mildred Bailey.
william bondar
Awesome recording!
james sullivan
Red Norvo's Orchestra and Eddie Sauter's arranging were the perfect platform for Mildred's vocals. Notice how she concludes with her own scat-singing..
JazzyBernard
So beautiful.
terry wells
Happiness itself is this!
2ndviolinist
I agree. Thank you for listening.
John Seale
cannot hear too much of her...every song is as fresh as the day it was recorded...
2ndviolinist
I agree. Thank you very much for listening.
James McEwan
That's a really sad story
1928jazz
Looks should be irrelevant when you have talent to offer.