Now and Then
Ben Selvin and His Orchestra Lyrics

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(Now and then there's a fool such as I)

Pardon me, if I'm sentimental
When we say goodbye
Don't be angry with me should I cry
When you're gone, yet I'll dream
A little dream as years go by
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
You taught me how to love and now
You say that we are through
I'm a fool, but I'll love you dear
Until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
You taught me how to love
And now you say that we are through
I'm a fool, but I'll love you dear
Until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Overall Meaning

The song "Now and Then" by Ben Selvin and His Orchestra is a poignant ballad that describes the emotions of someone who is saying goodbye to a loved one. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and regret as the singer reflects on the memories they have shared and the love that they have lost. The phrase "now and then there's a fool such as I" suggests that the singer recognizes their own foolishness in holding onto a love that is no longer reciprocated.

The first stanza of the song expresses the singer's sentimentality as they say goodbye, asking for forgiveness and explaining that they may cry when the loved one is gone. Despite this, they still hold onto hope and will dream of the love that they have shared as the years go by. The second stanza amplifies this sentiment, with the recognition that the singer has been a fool for loving someone who no longer loves them back, but they will continue to love them even if it means their own pain.

Overall, "Now and Then" is a heartfelt portrayal of lost love and the enduring pain that it can bring. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and resignation, but also a stubborn determination to hold onto love, even if it means being seen as foolish.

Line by Line Meaning

Pardon me, if I'm sentimental
Please forgive me if I'm emotional

When we say goodbye
When we part ways

Don't be angry with me should I cry
Please don't get upset if I shed tears

When you're gone, yet I'll dream
Even when you're gone, I'll still dream of you

A little dream as years go by
I'll continue to dream of you as the years pass

Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
Occasionally, someone like me still loves you despite everything

You taught me how to love and now
You showed me what love is but now

You say that we are through
You're saying that we're finished

I'm a fool, but I'll love you dear
I may be foolish, but I'll always love you

Until the day I die
For as long as I live

Now and then there's a fool such as I
Occasionally, someone like me is foolish enough to still love you