In A Mellow Tone
Ben Webster Lyrics


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In a mellow tone
Feeling fancy free
And I'm not alone
I've got company

Everything's OK
The live long day
With this mellow song
I can't go wrong

In a mellow tone
That's the way to live
If you mope and groan
Something's gotta give

Just go your way
And laugh and play
There's joy unknown
In a mellow tone

In a mellow tone

In a mellow tone
Feeling fancy free
And I'm not alone
I've got company

Everything's OK
The live long day
With this mellow song
I can't go wrong

In a mellow tone
That's the way to live
If you mope and groan
Something's gotta give

Just go your way
And laugh and play
There's joy unknown
In a mellow tone




In a mellow tone
In a mellow tone

Overall Meaning

The song "In a Mellow Tone" by Ben Webster is a musical masterpiece that describes the joys of an easygoing life. The lyrics open with the lines: "In a mellow tone, feeling fancy free, and I'm not alone, I've got company." The words paint a picture of a relaxed atmosphere where the singer is comfortable and surrounded by friends.


The chorus emphasizes the feeling of contentment in a mellow tone: "Everything's OK, the live long day, with this mellow song, I can't go wrong." The song urges the listener to enjoy life by going their own way, laughing, and playing: "Just go your way and laugh and play, there's joy unknown in a mellow tone."


Line by Line Meaning

In a mellow tone
The singer is currently in a calm and relaxed state


Feeling fancy free
The singer is carefree and doesn't have any worries or concerns


And I'm not alone
The singer is enjoying the company of others


Everything's OK
There are no problems or issues currently affecting the artist


The live long day
The entire day has been enjoyable and pleasant


With this mellow song
The song being referenced is contributing to the singer's peaceful state


I can't go wrong
The singer believes that nothing could disrupt their current state of contentment


That's the way to live
Living in a relaxed and carefree manner is the ideal way of life


If you mope and groan
If someone complains or sulks, they will not be able to achieve a state of contentment


Something's gotta give
If one continues to be negative, something will eventually give and cause an undesirable consequence


Just go your way
One should continue to pursue their own path in life


And laugh and play
The artist believes that incorporating fun and joy into one's life is important


There's joy unknown
There can be a lot of happiness and positivity that one may not even realize exists


In a mellow tone
The idea of living in a peaceful and relaxed state is being reinforced


In a mellow tone
The singer is ending the song the same way they began it, emphasizing the importance of living in a tranquil state




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON

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