Congratulations
Bert Lown And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Someone who's happy with you
I guess he did the right things
I was wise enough to do
Yes, congratulations to someone
Someone who's holding you now
You know I'll always love you
Now, didn't I kiss you often enough?
Didn't I hold you tight?
Why did you leave here by myself
Cryin' alone in the night, babe?
I thought you'd love me forever
Somehow it just couldn't be
Congratulations to someone
But I wish that someone was me
I thought you'd love me forever
Somehow it just couldn't be
Congratulations to someone
Oh, I wish that someone was me
Yes, I wish that someone was me
The song "Congratulations" by Bert Lown and his orchestra is a classic heartbreak ballad. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a jilted lover who is congratulating their ex on finding happiness with someone else. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that their ex has found someone who makes them happy and reflects that they must have done the right things that the singer was wise enough to do. This line implies that the singer had not been doing the right things in their relationship and has since realized their mistakes.
The chorus of the song centers around the repetition of congratulations to the new person holding their ex's heart. The singer admits their love for their ex but understands that they need to move on. They question why they were left crying alone at night despite constantly showering their partner with affection. The verse ends with the singer expressing that they thought their love would last forever but unfortunately, it was not meant to be.
Despite its simplicity, "Congratulations" has become a timeless classic about love and loss. It captures the bitter-sweetness of seeing an ex move on and find happiness without you. The song has been covered by multiple artists and has been featured in various films and television shows.
Line by Line Meaning
Congratulations to someone
Acknowledging the happiness of someone who has won your affection
Someone who's happy with you
The person whom you have chosen to be with seems to be pleased with you
I guess he did the right things
The person holding you now must have done something right to have won your affection
I was wise enough to do
I too could have done the right things if given the chance
You know I'll always love you
Despite your current choices, I'll always hold a special place for you in my heart
But I'll get along somehow
I'll find a way to move past my feelings for you and carry on
Now, didn't I kiss you often enough?
Questioning whether the physical affection shared was not of enough quantity
Didn't I hold you tight?
Asking whether the embrace shared was not of enough strength
Why did you leave here by myself
Wondering why you abandoned me, leaving me alone and heartbroken
Cryin' alone in the night, babe?
Questioning whether you empathized with the great sorrow that you left behind in your departure
I thought you'd love me forever
Believed that the connection between us would last an eternity
Somehow it just couldn't be
Unfortunately, the dream of everlasting love did not come to fruition
Oh, I wish that someone was me
Despite your choice of someone else, I still painfully desire to have the chance to be with you
Yes, I wish that someone was me
Reaffirming the burning desire to win your affection despite the perceived competition
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AL FRISCH, ROY ALFRED
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bill3murr
what a very nice version of this song; i have always liked it and have versions by others. thank you for sharing.
Janette Walker
Lovely song, much appreciated. Amazing good sound - love the HOWs.
gaetano lamparelli
Wonderful music congratulation
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