Fine And Dandy
Anita O’Day Lyrics
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Sugar Candy, I've got you!
Then I only see the sunny side,
Even trouble has its funny side!
When you're gone, Sugar Candy,
I get lonesome, I get blue;
When you're handy
But when you're gone what can I do?
In Anita O’Day's song "Fine and Dandy," she speaks to the feeling of being content and happy with someone as long as they are present. "Gee it's all fine and dandy, Sugar Candy, I've got you!" She sings joyfully about having a companion and how, with that person, she only sees the sunny side of everything. She even believes that trouble has its funny side. This line does not mean that she enjoys her problems, but rather that her companion helps her find a positive in every situation.
However, when her companion is not around, Anita O’Day starts to feel lonely and sad. The upbeat melody and lyrics take a downturn, and she speaks about feeling blue and lonesome. She admits that when her friend is nearby, she feels fine and dandy, but without him, she becomes distressed. This song expresses the importance of having a constant companion and the sense of dread we may feel when we have to face life's challenges alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee it's all fine and dandy,
Wow, everything is great and wonderful,
Sugar Candy, I've got you!
My beloved, I have you by my side!
Then I only see the sunny side,
I only see the positive and happy aspects of life
Even trouble has its funny side!
Even tough times can have a humorous or lighthearted side
When you're gone, Sugar Candy,
When you are not around, my dear,
I get lonesome, I get blue;
I feel lonely and sad
When you're handy
When you are nearby or available
It's fine and dandy,
Things are still wonderful and great!
But when you're gone what can I do?
However, when you are not here, I feel lost and helpless.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kay Swift, Paul James
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@haroldevans
wonderful!
@hugoj4839
Entendu sur TSF Jazz le 10/09/2020. Quel plaisir
@bennyjazzful
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan.
@djumpax1701
Can't find who played piano. Great mini solo
@_knowledge1206
That's Paul Smith i think!
@marcosking8
guitarist?
@sadatachiyo64
+Chuck Norros !Barney Kessel !
@noalevylive
@sadatachiyo64 oh that makes sense!! i was impressed by that solo
@williambennett6622
0:40
@worms6591
the comment to keep up the regular two year interval. comment again in 2022