No One but You
Artie Shaw and his orchestra & Gramercy Five Lyrics
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It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
Now though I see what our end is,
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
The song "No One But You" performed by Artie Shaw and his orchestra & Gramercy Five depicts the hardships of being broke and the longing of wanting to provide the world to one's beloved. The song begins by acknowledging the struggles of being poor, and how luck doesn't seem to be on the singer's side. However, the singer still holds hope that things will get better, and someday they will win.
Despite not having material possessions to offer, the singer assures the listener that their love is abundant and all they can offer. They encourage the listener to dream and scheme with them, believing that eventually, they will find happiness and obtain everything they have ever wanted. The song ends on the note of the singer's unwavering affection for their beloved, regardless of their current financial state.
Overall, "No One But You" is a heartfelt tribute to love and the struggles that come with being financially unstable. It encourages perseverance and the belief that happiness can be found through hard work and dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Being financially unstable is a real challenge.
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
It's a serious problem not to be taken lightly.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
My fortunes are shifting towards the worse.
simply rotten to something worse
Things are going from bad to worse.
Who knows, some day I will win too.
Maybe things will turn around for me someday.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
I'll finally be able to make a breakthrough.
Now though I see what our end is,
I'm aware of the grim reality of our situation.
All I can spend is just my time.
I only have my time to give as I'm broke.
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
I may not have material wealth, but I have affection.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Love is the one thing I have in abundance.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
Let's dream and plan for a better future.
We're sure to find
We'll definitely discover.
Happiness and I guess
We'll find joy and, I hope,
All those things you've always pined for.
Everything you've ever wanted.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
I'd love to see you looking great.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
I wish I could afford high-end jewelry for you.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until I strike it rich, I can only offer love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
It takes time to achieve great things.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
Nothing comes for free, you have to work for what you want.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
I am patient and willing to stick around.
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
I'll always remember and cherish our time together.
You have a lifetime before you.
You have your whole life ahead of you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
I'll love you no matter what happens.
Please don't be blue for the present,
Don't worry or be sad for the moment.
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
It's nice to hear you speak.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP
Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, JIMMY MC HUGH
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