Somethin' Else
Cannonball Adderley Lyrics
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There she comes
Here comes that girl again
Wanted to date her since I don't know when
But she don't notice me when I pass
She goes with older guys from out of my class
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
She's sure fine lookin' man
She's somethin' else
Hey look-ah there
Across the street
There's a car made just for me
To own that car would be a luxury
But right now I can't afford the gas
A brand new convertible is out of my class
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
That car's fine lookin' man
It's somethin' else
Hey look-ah here
Just wait and see
Workin' hard and savin' my dough
I'll buy that car that I've be wanting so
Get me that girl and we'll go ridin' around
The town will be all shocked with my white top down
I'll keep right on and dreamin' and-ah thinkin' to myself
When it all comes true, man
Wow! That's somethin' else
Look-ah here
What's all this?
Never thought I'd do this before
But here I am ah-knockin' on her door
My car's out front and it's all mine
Just a '41 Ford not a '59
I got that girl and I'm-ah thinkin' to myself
She's sure fine lookin' man
Wow! She's somethin' else
The song "Somethin' Else" by Cannonball Adderley is a catchy tune about a young man who is aware of the class divide between him and his object of desire, but refuses to let it deter him from his dreams. Through the first two verses, we learn that he's been pining after a girl who is out of his league and can't afford the car of his dreams. However, the singer remains optimistic and puts in the work to achieve his goals. The final verse is the payoff, as he confidently knocks on her door and reveals his vintage ride. The song is an ode to timeless aspirations and perseverance.
The lyrics suggest a teenage boy's longing for a young lady and a desire to own a luxurious car. He dreams of having what he cannot, but his tenacity and daydreams drive him to pursue his goals. The last verse is the climax, closing on a hopeful note as the singer knocks on the girl's door with a newfound confidence. The lyrics conjure an image of the 1950s, the high-school romance and classic cars. Through the repetition of the phrase "somethin' else," the singer affirms his dreams and persistence.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh-look-ah there
Oh, take a look over there
There she comes
I see that girl coming towards me
Here comes that girl again
I've seen her before
Wanted to date her since I don't know when
I've had a crush on her for a long time
But she don't notice me when I pass
She doesn't pay attention to me when I walk by
She goes with older guys from out of my class
She dates men who are older and wealthier than me
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
But that won't stop me from dreaming
She's sure fine lookin' man
She is very attractive
She's somethin' else
She is truly special
Hey look-ah there
Hey, take a look over there
Across the street
On the other side of the road
There's a car made just for me
I've found the perfect car for myself
To own that car would be a luxury
It would be a wonderful thing to own that car
But right now I can't afford the gas
I don't have enough money to pay for the gas
A brand new convertible is out of my class
I can't afford a new convertible car
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
But that won't stop me from dreaming
That car's fine lookin' man
That car looks fantastic
It's somethin' else
It's truly amazing
Hey look-ah here
Hey, take a look here
Just wait and see
Just you wait and see
Workin' hard and savin' my dough
I'm working hard and saving my money
I'll buy that car that I've be wanting so
I'll eventually buy the car that I want so badly
Get me that girl and we'll go ridin' around
I'll take that girl on a date and we'll ride around in the car
The town will be all shocked with my white top down
People will be surprised when they see us driving around town with the car's top down
I'll keep right on and dreamin' and-ah thinkin' to myself
I'll never stop dreaming
When it all comes true, man
When all my dreams come true
Wow! That's somethin' else
That's truly amazing
Look-ah here
Look here
What's all this?
What's happening here?
Never thought I'd do this before
I never expected to do this before
But here I am ah-knockin' on her door
But now I'm knocking on her door
My car's out front and it's all mine
My car is parked outside and it belongs to me
Just a '41 Ford not a '59
It's an older 1941 Ford, not a newer 1959 model
I got that girl and I'm-ah thinkin' to myself
I got that girl and I'm still dreaming
She's sure fine lookin' man
She is very attractive
Wow! She's somethin' else
She is truly special
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Cochran, Shari K. Sheeley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@diegodobini22
J̲u̲l̲i̲a̲n̲ ̲"̲C̲a̲n̲n̲o̲n̲b̲a̲l̲l̲"̲ ̲A̲d̲d̲e̲r̲l̲e̲y̲ ̲–̲ ̲S̲o̲m̲e̲t̲h̲i̲n̲'̲ ̲E̲l̲s̲e̲ ̲(̲1̲9̲5̲8̲)̲
Format:CD, Album, Reissue
Genre:Jazz
Style:Bop, Hard Bop
Tracklist:
1 A̲u̲t̲u̲m̲n̲ ̲L̲e̲a̲v̲e̲s̲ 0:00:02
2 ̲L̲o̲v̲e̲ ̲F̲o̲r̲ ̲S̲a̲l̲e̲ 0:10:59
3 ̲S̲o̲m̲e̲t̲h̲i̲n̲'̲ ̲E̲l̲s̲e̲ 0:18:04
4 ̲O̲n̲e̲ ̲F̲o̲r̲ ̲D̲a̲d̲d̲y̲-̲O̲ 0:26:17
5 ̲D̲a̲n̲c̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲I̲n̲ ̲T̲h̲e̲ ̲D̲a̲r̲k̲ 0:34:44
6 ̲A̲l̲i̲s̲o̲n̲'̲s̲ ̲U̲n̲c̲l̲e̲ 0:38:51
Credits
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax] – "C̲a̲n̲n̲o̲n̲b̲a̲l̲l̲" Adderley
Bass – Sam Jones
Design [Cover Design] – Reid Miles
Drums – Art Blakey
Liner Notes – Leonard Feather
Photography By [Photo By] – Francis Wolff
Piano – Hank Jones
Producer [Produced By] – Alfred Lion
Recorded By [Recording By] – Rudy Van Gelder
Transferred By [Digital Transfer By] – Ron McMaster
Trumpet – Miles Davis
Notes
Recorded on March 9, 1958.
Track 6 did not appear on LP.
@diegodobini22
J̲u̲l̲i̲a̲n̲ ̲"̲C̲a̲n̲n̲o̲n̲b̲a̲l̲l̲"̲ ̲A̲d̲d̲e̲r̲l̲e̲y̲ ̲–̲ ̲S̲o̲m̲e̲t̲h̲i̲n̲'̲ ̲E̲l̲s̲e̲ ̲(̲1̲9̲5̲8̲)̲
Format:CD, Album, Reissue
Genre:Jazz
Style:Bop, Hard Bop
Tracklist:
1 A̲u̲t̲u̲m̲n̲ ̲L̲e̲a̲v̲e̲s̲ 0:00:02
2 ̲L̲o̲v̲e̲ ̲F̲o̲r̲ ̲S̲a̲l̲e̲ 0:10:59
3 ̲S̲o̲m̲e̲t̲h̲i̲n̲'̲ ̲E̲l̲s̲e̲ 0:18:04
4 ̲O̲n̲e̲ ̲F̲o̲r̲ ̲D̲a̲d̲d̲y̲-̲O̲ 0:26:17
5 ̲D̲a̲n̲c̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲I̲n̲ ̲T̲h̲e̲ ̲D̲a̲r̲k̲ 0:34:44
6 ̲A̲l̲i̲s̲o̲n̲'̲s̲ ̲U̲n̲c̲l̲e̲ 0:38:51
Credits
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax] – "C̲a̲n̲n̲o̲n̲b̲a̲l̲l̲" Adderley
Bass – Sam Jones
Design [Cover Design] – Reid Miles
Drums – Art Blakey
Liner Notes – Leonard Feather
Photography By [Photo By] – Francis Wolff
Piano – Hank Jones
Producer [Produced By] – Alfred Lion
Recorded By [Recording By] – Rudy Van Gelder
Transferred By [Digital Transfer By] – Ron McMaster
Trumpet – Miles Davis
Notes
Recorded on March 9, 1958.
Track 6 did not appear on LP.
@MatijaTurk4
Masterpiece of jazz!
@mrw55walton49
One of the best . I also feel this is a good/great album, as an intro to Jazz music, if one is so inclined.
@LongwingSeagull
The consumate take on "Autumn Leaves", right here somethin` else!
@jmblain9593
Un disque d anthologie qui grava dans le marbre l histoire du jazz que du beau monde remarquable classique une référence indémodable bravo
@olebirgerpedersen
The most fantastic rythme group with Cannonball in topform.
@dila9111
Great jazz album. Amazing!!!
@wojciechswiderski9186
😊best album
@sveletemelody
The leaves are falling. An autumn rain makes them wet on the pavement.
@fromeasttokyo
No more blue…