Weep No More
Carmen McRae;Dave Brubeck Lyrics

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You ain't gonna bother me no more
love goes just so far
woke up this morning
and found
i didn't care for you no more no how
never felt so good before
you're down to my size
it's over and done

so highness step down from your throne
that look in your eyes don't bother me none
can take you or leave you alone
from my window skies ain't gray no more
not now
here's the day that i've been waiting for
got only one heart
one heart with no spares
must save it for loving somebody who cares
so you ain't gonna bother me

no more
no more

Overall Meaning

The song 'Weep No More' tells a story of a person who has finally decided to move on from a relationship that was no longer fulfilling. The opening line "You ain't gonna bother me no more" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer explains how love can only go so far and how waking up one morning led to the realization that they no longer cared for their partner. The chorus "Weep no more, my lady" suggests that the singer is reassuring their former partner that they need not be sad, as they have come to a mutual understanding that the relationship is over, and it's time to move on.

The verses speak of the newfound freedom and liberation the singer feels now that they have ended the relationship. The line "never felt so good before" is a testament to the sense of relief they have, and how they have come to terms with their emotions. The lyrics suggest that the former partner may have been domineering, with the line "so highness step down from your throne," and that the singer is glad to be rid of the relationship. Finally, they sing of how the skies are not gray anymore and how they have been waiting for this day, where they can save their heart for someone who cares. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that there is no need to weep anymore.

Line by Line Meaning

You ain't gonna bother me no more
I have decided to let go of all the pain and trouble that you have been causing me and I won't let you bother me anymore.

love goes just so far
Even though love is a powerful emotion, it has its limits and there are situations where it's just not enough.

woke up this morning and found
As I woke up this morning, I came to a realization about my feelings towards you.

i didn't care for you no more no how
I have reached a point where I don't have any affection or regard for you anymore, and it's firm and definitive.

never felt so good before
I have never felt this content and relieved before. It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

you're down to my size
You're not as superior or intimidating to me as you used to be. I see you for who you really are now.

it's over and done
Whatever we had between us is finished and there's no going back. It's time to move on.

so highness step down from your throne
You used to act as if you were above everyone else, but now it's time to come off your high horse and face the reality of the situation.

that look in your eyes don't bother me none
Even the way you look at me doesn't have any effect on me anymore. I'm indifferent to your actions and reactions.

can take you or leave you alone
I'm not dependent on you being in my life anymore. I can either have you around or not, and it won't make a difference to me.

from my window skies ain't gray no more
The world looks brighter and more optimistic from my point of view now that I've left our past behind.

not now
I'm not dwelling on our past or regretting my decision to move on. It's behind me now.

here's the day that i've been waiting for
This marks a positive turning point in my life, and it's something that I've been looking forward to for a long time.

got only one heart
I only have one heart, one life to live, and I don't want to waste it on someone who doesn't care about me.

one heart with no spares
I can't afford to give my heart away to someone who isn't going to value it or treat it with care. I only have one heart, and I need to protect it.

must save it for loving somebody who cares
I'm saving my heart for someone who will appreciate it and reciprocate my feelings, I won't settle for anything less.

so you ain't gonna bother me no more no more
I'm done with you, and I'm cutting all ties to ensure that you don't cause me any more difficulty or disturbance.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAUREEN MCDONALD

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@andreavicente4993

4y↑5

In your eyes
Was the promise of the endless skies,
Now you say our love will die,
And you cry;
Weep no more!

Now our song
Is as mournful as the day is long,
Heavy as a million years,
Filled with tears,
Weep no more!

Let's relive our dreams
And forget those schemes
Of a world gone mad,
What we had let's have!

What was there for us,
Let's take care for us!
No, our love's not through,
It is born anew!

Weep no more,
For our hearts are through with love,
Can be filled anew with love,
Weep no more,
Weep no more!

All comments from YouTube:

@adamgustafson5475

1y↑1

Her voice is just stunning. One of my favorites

@bennyjazzful

8y↑8

WOW
Wonderful sounds from ( in my opinion ) the greatest female jazz vocalist of our era & the amazing Dave Brubeck Quartet.
Surely it can't get any better than this.
I have a vinyl copy of this album purchased in 1963 & although it has a fair amount of surface noise,i still play it regularly & enjoy it very much.
From a 72yo Aussie fan.