Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
Bucky and John Pizzarelli Lyrics
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But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
Since everyone spread the story
With his own little personal touch
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Is over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
The lyrics to Bucky and John Pizzarelli's song Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me tell the tale of the importance of communication and the dangers of gossip. The first verse talks about how rumors and stories can spread, but they should not be taken too seriously. Each person adds their own little personal touch to the story, which can distort the truth. The chorus then emphasizes the importance of not believing everything you hear and waiting until you hear directly from the source. The singer of the lyrics urges their lover to pay no attention to the rumors and to consider the reality of their romance. They argue that just because they have been seen with someone new does not mean they are untrue, and the words in their heart reveal how they truly feel about their partner. The lyrics suggest that while some may try to tear apart their dream of love, the singer is still committed to their relationship, and urges their lover to do nothing until they hear directly from them.
This song reflects the jazz tradition of using music to tell a story, and the emphasis on the importance of communication and honesty in relationships. The lyrics also speak to the universal experience of dealing with gossip and rumors, and the hurt that can come from believing everything you hear. The music in the song is smooth and melodic, showcasing the Pizzarelli brothers' skill on the guitar and the jazz style of the song.
Overall, the lyrics to Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me tell a story of love and the importance of communication and honesty in relationships. The song is a classic in the jazz canon and a great example of how music can convey emotions and stories.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone told someone and someone told you
Information about me has been passed along from one person to another until it reached you.
But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
The people who told you may not have intended to harm me or our relationship.
Since everyone spread the story with his own little personal touch
The information you received may have been altered or embellished as it was passed down.
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Don't take any action or make any judgments until you have heard my side of the story.
Pay no attention to what's said
Ignore the rumors and hearsay that you have been told.
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream is over my head
I don't understand why people feel the need to spread rumors and gossip that can damage someone else's reputation or dreams.
At least consider our romance
Please don't let the things you have heard about me ruin the chance of our romantic relationship continuing.
If you should take the word of others you've heard, I haven't a chance
If you believe what others have told you without hearing my side, then our relationship doesn't stand a chance.
True I've been seen with someone new
It is true that I have been seen with someone else.
But does that mean that I'm untrue
Seeing someone else doesn't mean that I have been unfaithful to you.
When we're apart the words in my heart reveal how I feel about you
When we're not together, I still have strong feelings for you that are reflected in what I say and how I act.
Some kiss may cloud my memory
I may have had a fleeting moment with someone else that is affecting my memory or judgment.
And other arms may hold a thrill
I may have felt a momentary thrill or excitement in someone else's embrace.
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
Again, please don't take any action or make any judgments until you have heard everything from me directly.
And you never will
However, you may never hear it from me directly, which means that you should try not to make any assumptions and should give me the benefit of the doubt.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BOB RUSSELL
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