They Didn't Believe Me
Ambrose and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Like to watch you all the day
And it certainly seems fine
Just to think that you'll be mine
When I see your pretty smile
Makes the living worth the while
So I've got to run around
Telling people what I've found
And when I told them how beautiful you are
They didn't believe me, they didn't believe me
Your lips, your eyes, your cheeks, your hair
Are in a class beyond compare
You're the loveliest girl that one could see
And when I tell them
And I certainly am goin' to tell them
That I'm the man whose wife one day you'll be
They'll never believe me, they'll never believe me
That from this great big world you've chosen me
Don't know how it happened quite
May have been the summer night
May have been; well, who can say?
Things just happen any way
All I know is I said "yes"
Hesitating more or less
And you kissed me where I stood
Just like any fellow would
And when I told them how wonderful you are
They didn't believe me, they didn't believe me
Your lips, your eyes, your curly hair
Are in a class beyond compare
You're the loveliest thing that one could see
And when I tell them
And I certainly am goin' to tell them
That I'm the girl whose boy one day you'll be
They'll never believe me, they'll never believe me
That from this great big world you've chosen me
The lyrics of Ambrose and His Orchestra's song "They Didn't Believe Me" tell a story of a man who has found a woman he considers to be the loveliest and most beautiful person in the world. He describes her cute little ways and how just the thought of her being his makes life worth living. He describes her lips, eyes, cheeks, and hair as being in a class beyond compare. He is so taken with her that he feels he has to run around telling people about her. However, when he does tell them, they don't believe him. They don't believe that such a beautiful woman could have chosen him from the great big world. He also notes that he doesn't know how it happened, but he said yes and she kissed him where he stood, just like any fellow would.
The lyrics express the disbelief and astonishment of the singer that he has managed to win over someone so beautiful and wonderful. The repetition of the line "they didn't believe me" reflects both his own disbelief and the doubting of others. The importance of physical appearance is notable throughout the song, with the singer's praise of his love's looks and the suggestion that her beauty is the reason people can't believe they are together. The chorus also acknowledges the social and fantastical nature of storytelling, and how the singer is aware that his own story will be received skeptically, but it is one he is going to tell regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
Got the cutest little way
You have the most charming personality and behavior.
Like to watch you all the day
I love being around you and admiring you constantly.
And it certainly seems fine
It feels amazing to be with you.
Just to think that you'll be mine
The thought of being with you forever is a dream come true.
When I see your pretty smile
Your smile is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
Makes the living worth the while
Being alive is worth it just to see you smile.
So I've got to run around
I feel so excited and compelled to tell everyone about you.
Telling people what I've found
I want everyone to know what a treasure you are.
And when I told them how beautiful you are
I shared your beauty with others.
They didn't believe me, they didn't believe me
They didn't understand just how incredible you are.
Your lips, your eyes, your cheeks, your hair
Every aspect of your appearance is exquisite and unmatched.
Are in a class beyond compare
You are in a league of your own when it comes to beauty.
You're the loveliest girl that one could see
You are the most gorgeous woman I have ever laid eyes on.
And when I tell them
I am determined to keep sharing how amazing you are.
And I certainly am goin' to tell them
I won't let anyone doubt your incredible qualities.
That I'm the man whose wife one day you'll be
I want to be the one lucky enough to have you as my wife.
They'll never believe me, they'll never believe me
Unfortunately, others may never truly comprehend how special you are to me.
That from this great big world you've chosen me
You have chosen to be with me, and I am so grateful for that.
Don't know how it happened quite
I'm not sure how I got so lucky to be with someone as amazing as you.
May have been the summer night
Maybe it was the magical night when we first met.
May have been; well, who can say?
Regardless of how it happened, I am so thankful that it did.
Things just happen any way
Sometimes things just work out the way they are meant to.
All I know is I said "yes"
I know that I said yes to being with you forever.
Hesitating more or less
I may have hesitated initially, but I am so glad I took the leap with you.
And you kissed me where I stood
And then you kissed me, and I knew I made the right decision.
Just like any fellow would
It was a kiss that left me feeling so lucky to have you.
Your lips, your eyes, your curly hair
Everything about you is perfect.
And I'm the girl whose boy one day you'll be
I can't wait to be with you forever as your partner in life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HERBERT REYNOLDS, JEROME KERN
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Who could give this a thumbs down? Bert Ambrose, "The Rolls Royce of British dance orchestras". Thank you for sharing!