Have You Met Miss Jones
Anita O’Day Lyrics
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I felt it happened
I was awake
I wasn't blind
I didn't think
I felt it happened
Now I believe in matter over mind
The nearest moment that we marry is too late
Have you met Miss Jones
Someone said as we shook hands
She was just Miss Jones to me
Then I said Miss Jones
You're a girl who understand
I'm a boy who must be free
And all at once I lost my breath
And all at once was scared to death
And all at once I hold the earth and sky
Now I met Miss Jones
And well keep on meeting till we die
Miss Jones and I
The lyrics to Anita O'Day's song "Miss Brown To You" describe a transformative moment of realization and newfound belief in the power of love. The singer recounts how they were suddenly aware of a connection with someone, acknowledging that it was not a mere passing moment but a significant occurrence that made them believe in the importance of emotions and connections over rational thinking. The line "Now I believe in matter over mind" suggests a shift in the singer's perception, prioritizing the tangible and emotional aspects of a relationship rather than relying solely on logic.
The lyrics also mention the encounter with Miss Jones, who initially was just an ordinary person with no significant meaning to the singer. However, as the singer gets to know Miss Jones, they realize that she is someone who understands their need for freedom and independence. The change in tone in the song suggests that the singer falls in love with Miss Jones, experiencing a sudden loss of breath and fear, as well as feeling like they hold the entire world in their hands. The repetition of "Miss Jones and I" emphasizes the strong bond between the two, suggesting that they will continue to meet and be together until the end of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
It happened
A significant event occurred
I felt it happened
I had a strong sense that it had occurred
I was awake
I was fully aware
I wasn't blind
I didn't turn a blind eye to it
I didn't think
I didn't contemplate it
I felt it happened
I strongly believed it had occurred
Now I believe in matter over mind
I now prioritize the physical world over thoughts and emotions
And now you see we mustn't wait
You now understand that we shouldn't delay
The nearest moment that we marry is too late
Getting married at the earliest opportunity is necessary
Have you met Miss Jones
Have you been introduced to Miss Jones
Someone said as we shook hands
Somebody mentioned it while we were exchanging handshakes
She was just Miss Jones to me
To me, she was simply called Miss Jones
Then I said Miss Jones
I addressed her as Miss Jones
You're a girl who understands
You're a girl who comprehends
I'm a boy who must be free
I'm a young man who prioritizes his freedom
And all at once I lost my breath
Suddenly, I became breathless
And all at once was scared to death
And suddenly, I became extremely frightened
And all at once I hold the earth and sky
And suddenly, I felt in control of everything
Now I met Miss Jones
Now I've encountered Miss Jones
And we'll keep on meeting till we die
And we will continue to meet until our deaths
Miss Jones and I
It's Miss Jones and me
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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