They Say
Artie Shaw and His Orchestra With Helen Forrest Lyrics
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They say you just believe in hello and goodbye.
And they say that the one I admire isn't even remotely concerned
And that I'll go on playing with fire
Until I learn, my heart has been burned.
They say I shouldn't dream of your face in the gloom.
They say that all my dreams will be nightmares too soon.
If it makes them feel happy that way
I know I'll always love you, no matter what they say.
In Artie Shaw & His Orchestra's song They Say, the singer is being told by others that the person they love is not interested in them and that they should not waste their time on them. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been burned before by love, and that they are being advised not to dream of their love interest. However, despite all of these warnings and criticisms, the singer declares that they will always love their love interest, regardless of what others say.
This song represents the classic theme of unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics express the singer's hopelessness in a situation in which they are deeply in love but not loved in return. The line "And that I'll go on playing with fire Until I learn, my heart has been burned" perfectly captures the essence of unrequited love, as the singer is fully aware that their love interest is not interested in them, but they cannot help themselves from being drawn to them.
In conclusion, They Say is a powerful song that tells the timeless story of unrequited love. The emotional lyrics perfectly capture the pain and longing that comes with loving someone who does not love you back. Although it may be painful, the singer declares that they will always love their love interest, showing that true love knows no boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
They say you have no lips for a fool such as I
Rumors have spread that you wouldn't kiss a foolish person like me
They say you just believe in hello and goodbye.
People are saying that you only care about shallow greetings and farewells
And they say that the one I admire isn't even remotely concerned
It's being said that the person I admire does not care about me in the slightest
And that I'll go on playing with fire
The rumor mill thinks I'll continue to engage in dangerous behavior
Until I learn, my heart has been burned.
They predict I'll continue getting hurt until I realize the damage I've caused myself
They say I shouldn't dream of your face in the gloom.
They advise me to avoid envisioning your image in the darkness
They say that all my dreams will be nightmares too soon.
There's talk that my dreams will inevitably turn into terrifying nightmares
Let them talk. Let them say what they want to
I don't care about their opinions, let them say what they want
If it makes them feel happy that way
Their gossipping may give them enjoyment
I know I'll always love you, no matter what they say.
Regardless of rumors or hearsay, I will always hold love in my heart for you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD HEYMAN, PAUL MANN, STEPHAN WEISS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@plant3616
Lyrics:
They say
You have no lips for a fool, such as I.
They say
You just believe in hello and goodbye.
And they say that the one I admire
Isn't even remotely concerned,
And that I'll go on playing with fire
Until I have learned
My heart has been burned.
They say
I shouldn't dream of your face in the moon.
They say
All of my dreams will be nightmares, too soon.
Let them talk. Let them say what they want to
If it makes them feel happy that way.
I know I'll always love you
No matter what they say.
@plant3616
Lyrics:
They say
You have no lips for a fool, such as I.
They say
You just believe in hello and goodbye.
And they say that the one I admire
Isn't even remotely concerned,
And that I'll go on playing with fire
Until I have learned
My heart has been burned.
They say
I shouldn't dream of your face in the moon.
They say
All of my dreams will be nightmares, too soon.
Let them talk. Let them say what they want to
If it makes them feel happy that way.
I know I'll always love you
No matter what they say.
@jameywelch5584
Absolutely love this tune and Artie’s clarinet on it. Helen just adds so much to it as well
@scotnick59
Ella Fitzgerald once told Helen that she was her favorite singer; Helen returned the compliment & said "let's keep it a secret between us"
@jeremylefevre2451
Currently my favorite artie shaw and Helen forest song
@scotnick59
It was one of her biggest hits with Artie
@scotnick59
One of the biggest hits Helen had with Artie
@stevejauncey3086
Helen was Vera Lynn's favourite singer.
@scotnick59
Was actually heard in the background of the Bette Davis weepie DARK VICTORY
@eleanormartinez8274
Also in "Daughters Courageous", which was made the same year as "Dark Victory".
@Trombonology
Even on a torch song, Artie was never going to give Helen a break from strict dance tempo -- undeterred, Ms Forrest delivers a reading of great sincerity. A good arrangement, with the beautiful Shaw reeds.