Sometimes I'm Happy
Benny Goodman & Benny Goodman Rhythm Makers Lyrics
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And let your poor heart break a little
That's the story of, that's the glory of love
You got to laugh a little, cry a little
Until the clouds roll by a little
That's the story of, that's the glory of love
We've got the world and all it's charms
And when the world is through with us
We've got each other's arms
Got to win a little, lose a little
Always have the blues a little
That's the story of, that's the glory of love
The lyrics to Benny Goodman's song "Sometimes I'm Happy" convey a message of enduring love that requires sacrifice and resilience. The first couplet, "Got to give a little, take a little, and let your poor heart break a little," speaks to the reality of relationships that require give-and-take, and the potential pain that comes with it. But this is balanced with the beauty of love, which is the story and glory of life, and which is worth the risk.
The second couplet, "You got to laugh a little, cry a little, until the clouds roll by a little," suggests that in love, both joy and sorrow are inevitable, but they too shall pass. The imagery of "clouds rolling by" alludes to the fleeting nature of emotions and circumstances. The next two lines reinforce the idea that love is enduring, with the assurance that as long as there are two people who care for each other, the world has meaning and purpose.
The final couplet, "Got to win a little, lose a little, always have the blues a little, that's the story of, that's the glory of love," acknowledges that love also involves challenges, setbacks, and heartache, but the strength of the bond between two people can help overcome these obstacles. The repetition of the phrase "that's the story of, that's the glory of love" emphasizes the recurring theme of love's power to transform lives and bring joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Got to give a little, take a little
In a relationship, you have to compromise and make sacrifices
And let your poor heart break a little
Sometimes love hurts and makes you vulnerable
That's the story of, that's the glory of love
These ups and downs are part of what makes love so valuable
You got to laugh a little, cry a little
Life is full of highs and lows, and it's important to experience both
Until the clouds roll by a little
Challenges and obstacles will come and go, and we must weather them
As long as there's the two of us
Together, we can conquer any challenges that come our way
We've got the world and all it's charms
With each other, we have everything we need to be happy
And when the world is through with us
Even if the world is harsh on us, we still have each other
We've got each other's arms
We can comfort and support each other through anything
Got to win a little, lose a little
Success and failure are part of life, and we must learn from both
Always have the blues a little
Sadness and disappointment are part of life, and we must learn to cope
That's the story of, that's the glory of love
Overall, love is an incredible journey that we must embrace with all its twists and turns
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: CLIFFORD GREY, IRVING CAESAR, VINCENT YOUMANS
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