A Ghost of a Chance
Brian Swartz Lyrics
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But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming
The lyrics of Brian Swartz's song "A Ghost Of A Chance" express the unrequited love of the singer. He desperately needs the love of the person he loves, but he knows he doesn't stand a chance with them. He believed he had finally found the person, but they are surrounded by other lovers, and it seems like his love will never be reciprocated. The singer wishes that the person would give him a chance, even a tender kiss or two, and discover that he is the lover that is meant for them. But the singer realizes that all of his scheming is hopeless; he is probably just dreaming, and his love will remain unfulfilled.
The lyrics of "A Ghost Of A Chance" are melancholic yet hopeful. The singer knows that his chances of being with the person he loves are slim to none, but he still holds on to hopes that they might discover his love for them. The song portrays the feeling of unrequited love, which is a universal experience. The lyrics remind us of the pain of loving someone who doesn't love us back, and the longing for a chance to be with them.
Interesting Facts:
1. "A Ghost Of A Chance" was written in 1932 by Victor Young and Bing Crosby.
2. The song has been recorded by several jazz and popular music artists, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra.
3. The lyrics have been adapted for several movies and TV shows, including the film Ghost World and the series The Sopranos.
4. The song was popular during the Great Depression era, and its lyrics resonated with the people who were struggling with poverty and unemployment.
5. The melody of the song is hauntingly beautiful, and its melancholic tone has made it a favorite of jazz musicians and vocalists.
6. Brian Swartz's version of the song features his smooth trumpet playing and soulful vocals.
7. The song was included in Swartz's album "Three" released in 2012.
8. Swartz's version of the song has received critical acclaim and has been praised for its emotional depth and masterful arrangements.
9. The theme of unrequited love is a recurrent one in Brian Swartz's music.
10. Brian Swartz is an accomplished jazz musician with several albums to his credit.
Chords:
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Line by Line Meaning
I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
I have a strong desire for your affection, I am deeply in love with you
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I have no possibility of winning your love
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
I believed I had finally found you, but there are other suitors vying for your attention
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
I repeat the realization that it is unlikely for me to be chosen by you
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
If you were willing to let your guard down for a brief period of physical intimacy
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
You could possibly realize that I am the one you are meant to be with
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I would remain faithful to you, but it would be pointless to plan or connive
I know I must be dreaming
I am aware that my hopes of winning your love are unrealistic and delusional
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor Popular Young
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