The One for Me
Buddy Tate/Humphrey Lyttelton Lyrics
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Over things you said to me, I couldn't even sleep
You forgot your promises ev'ry single vow
All you did was laugh at me but things are diff'rent now
I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
Ev'ry road has a turning
I cried for you
What a fool I used to be
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
Wondering the live-long day just what next thing to do
In those days you never thought anything of me
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
Ev'ry road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning
I cried for you
What a fool I used to be
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
The chorus of this song, repeated three times throughout the piece, is a classic example of the "revenge" theme in popular music. It speaks of a person who has been wronged in the past and has finally found happiness, leaving their former oppressor to experience similar pain. The singer emphasizes that "every road has a turning," implying that the once-dominant person's fortunes have shifted, and they are now the one suffering.
The verses lend a context to this emotional payback. They describe the time when the singer was in a relationship with this person, who made promises they did not keep and laughed at the singer's pain. The singer remembers "other days" when they "used to weep" and "couldn't even sleep" over the way they were treated. The other person never gave them a second thought and treated them like a slave. However, now that the singer has moved on and found love elsewhere, the tables have turned.
The lyrics, while relatively simple, are concise and effective at conveying a universal message. The chorus is catchy and memorable, making it easy for listeners to sing along and internalize the message of emotional justice. Overall, this is a feel-good song that celebrates the triumph of love and happiness over heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember other days, how I used to weep
I recall the past when I shed tears for you
Over things you said to me, I couldn't even sleep
Your words kept me up all night
You forgot your promises ev'ry single vow
You broke every commitment you made
All you did was laugh at me but things are diff'rent now
You made fun of me then, but the situation has changed
I cried for you
I shed tears over you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
You'll experience the same pain I did
Ev'ry road has a turning
All paths have a change of direction
That's one thing you're learning
You're coming to understand that fact now
What a fool I used to be
I realize how foolish I was in the past
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I have discovered eyes that are slightly bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I have discovered a heart that is slightly more genuine
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
How can I erase the memories of my endless worrying
Wondering the live-long day just what next thing to do
I spent every moment contemplating my next move
In those days you never thought anything of me
Back then, you didn't care about me at all
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
But the person who was once completely under your power is now free
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gus Arnheim, Arthur Freed, Abe Lyman
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