Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe
Bill Charlap & Sandy Stewart Lyrics
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The world and all it's capers and how it all will end.
Nothing seems to be lasting, but that isn't our affair.
We've got something permanent,
I mean in the way we care.
It's very clear our love is here to stay.
Not for a year, but ever and a day.
And the movies that we know.
May just be passing fancies and in time may go.
But, oh my dear, our love is here to stay.
Together were going a long, long way.
In time the rockies may crumble,
Gibraltar may tumble, they're only made of clay.
But our love is here to stay.
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The lyrics to Bill Charlap & Sandy Stewart's song A Sleepin' Bee describe a sense of confusion and uncertainty in the world, as the singer finds it difficult to comprehend all the chaos and unpredictability happening around them. However, despite the impermanence of many things in life, the singer expresses a confidence and certainty in their love and its lasting nature. The use of imagery, such as referencing the passing fancies of the radio, telephone, and movies, reinforces the idea that the world is constantly changing, but love endures beyond these fleeting distractions.
The phrase "our love is here to stay" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the strength and permanence of the relationship being described. It's worth noting that the title itself, "A Sleepin' Bee," is from a Truman Capote play called "House of Flowers," and refers to a character who is so entranced by the beauty of a flower that they are oblivious to the world around them. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the all-consuming nature of the love being described in the song, which offers a respite from the confusion and chaos of the outside world. Overall, the lyrics of "A Sleepin' Bee" speak to the enduring power of love in a world full of uncertainty and change.
Line by Line Meaning
The more I read the papers, the less I comprehend.
The more I try to understand the world through the news, the more confused I become.
The world and all it's capers and how it all will end.
The world and its unpredictable events and inevitable demise are beyond our control.
Nothing seems to be lasting, but that isn't our affair.
Everything seems fleeting and temporary, but we don't worry about that.
We've got something permanent, I mean in the way we care.
We have something everlasting in our love and the way we express it to each other.
It's very clear our love is here to stay.
Our love is unequivocally going to last.
Not for a year, but ever and a day.
Not just for a short time, but for an eternity.
The radio and the telephone.
Modern technology and communication.
And the movies that we know.
The films and entertainment we enjoy.
May just be passing fancies and in time may go.
These things may only be temporary interests and eventually fade away.
But, oh my dear, our love is here to stay.
Regardless of what happens with the rest of the world, our love will endure.
Together were going a long, long way.
We have a bright future ahead of us, together.
In time the rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble, they're only made of clay.
Even the most seemingly unmovable and solid structures can eventually break down and crumble.
But our love is here to stay.
But our love will remain strong and steadfast.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: E.Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen
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