Just One Look
Bobby Watson; VY Higginsen Ken Wydro; Rudolph V. Hawkins Lyrics
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Just one of those crazy flings
One of those bells that now and then rings
Just one of those things
It was just one of those nights
Just one of those fabulous flights
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
If we'd thought a bit before the end of it
When we started painting the town
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Was too hot not to cool down
So goodbye, dear, and amen
Here's hoping we meet now and then
It was great fun
But it was just one of those things
The lyrics of "Just One Look" by Bobby Watson, VY Higginsen, Ken Wydro, and Rudolph V. Hawkins express the fleeting nature of a whirlwind romance. The song reminisces about a spontaneous and passionate affair that ended as quickly as it began. The singer reflects on the intense chemistry they shared, describing it as a "crazy fling" and a "fabulous flight" that seemed to have the magic of "gossamer wings." However, looking back on their time together, the singer recognizes that their love was unsustainable and would inevitably fizzle. The lines "If we'd thought a bit before the end of it / When we started painting the town" suggest that the lovers were caught up in the moment and perhaps did not think about the potential consequences of their actions. Although the singer expresses a sense of disappointment that the relationship did not last, they also acknowledge that it was thrilling while it lasted and that it is better to have experienced it than not at all.
One interesting fact about "Just One Look" is that it was first popularized by the American girl group The Dixie Cups in 1963, though the song's roots can be traced back to a 1962 version by Doris Troy. The song has since been covered by numerous artists in various styles, including Anne Murray, Linda Ronstadt, and Kylie Minogue. Another interesting fact is that the song has been used in several movies, including The Big Chill (1983) and Mermaids (1990). Additionally, the song's melody has been borrowed for other popular songs, such as "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy and "Back Stabbers" by The O'Jays.
The chords for "Just One Look" are as follows:
Verse:
C Am F G
It was just one of those things
C Am F G
Just one of those crazy flings
C Am F G
One of those bells that now and then rings
C Am F G
Just one of those things
Chorus:
C Am F G
If we'd thought a bit before the end of it
C Am F G
When we started painting the town
C Am F G
We'd have been aware that our love affair
C Am F G
Was too hot not to cool down
Outro:
C Am F G
So goodbye, dear, and amen
C Am F G
Here's hoping we meet now and then
C Am F G
It was great fun
C Am F G
But it was just one of those things.
Line by Line Meaning
It was just one of those things
The experience we had was something out of our control or something that happens rarely
Just one of those crazy flings
Our love affair was passionate but not long-lasting
One of those bells that now and then rings
Occasionally, we encounter something amazing and unforgettable
Just one of those things
Overall, our time together was exceptional yet temporary
It was just one of those nights
The circumstances of the evening were extraordinary and unique
Just one of those fabulous flights
We experienced something spectacular that was beyond ordinary or mundane
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
We felt as if we were floating on air and had an otherworldly experience
Just one of those things
The evening was a marvelous but brief moment in time
If we'd thought a bit before the end of it
If we had been more careful or rational at the time
When we started painting the town
When we began our evening of excitement and adventure
We'd have been aware that our love affair
We would have recognized that our romantic relationship
Was too hot not to cool down
Would come to an end due to its passionate intensity
So goodbye, dear, and amen
We must say farewell to each other, hoping for the best
Here's hoping we meet now and then
We will look forward to seeing each other occasionally
It was great fun
Our time together was exciting and pleasurable
But it was just one of those things
However, it was just a fleeting experience that we cannot hold onto forever
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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