Weep No More
Carmen McRae and Dave Brubeck Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Carmen McRae's "No More" describe a turning point in a romantic relationship. The singer declares that their lover will no longer bother them because they have realized that their love only goes so far. They woke up one morning and found that they no longer cared for their lover in any way. This revelation has a positive effect on the singer as they never felt so good before. The singer's lover is now down to their size, and there is a sense of equality between them. The relationship is over and done, and the singer asks their lover, who was once highness on a throne, to step down from their pedestal. The look in their eyes no longer bothers the singer, and they can take them or leave them alone.
The singer is experiencing a newfound freedom, and this is reflected in the colorful imagery used in the lyrics. The skies outside their window are no longer gray, and the day they have been waiting for has arrived. The singer seems to have a newfound appreciation for their own heart and declares that they have only one heart with no spares. This indicates that they are no longer willing to waste their love on someone who does not care for them in the same way. In the end, the singer insists that their lover will no longer bother them, and they can move on to someone who truly cares for them.
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't gonna bother me no more
I am no longer affected by your actions or words.
love goes just so far
Love has its limits and it has reached its end with you.
woke up this morning
I have gained a new perspective on our situation.
and found
I have discovered something about myself.
i didn't care for you no more no how
I have lost all affection for you.
never felt so good before
I am happy and at peace with my decision.
you're down to my size
I no longer see you as superior to me.
it's over and done
Our relationship has come to an end.
so highness step down from your throne
You are no longer above me or more important than me.
that look in your eyes don't bother me none
Your attempt to manipulate me no longer affects me.
can take you or leave you alone
I am indifferent towards you and am able to move on.
from my window skies ain't gray no more
My outlook on life is brighter without you in it.
not now
At this point in time, you are no longer a part of my life.
here's the day that i've been waiting for
I am relieved that this day has finally come.
got only one heart
I have a limited capacity for love and cannot waste it on you.
one heart with no spares
I cannot afford to give my love to someone who does not deserve it.
must save it for loving somebody who cares
I will only give my love to someone who appreciates and reciprocates it.
so you ain't gonna bother me
Your presence or absence will no longer affect me.
no more
I have moved on and am done with our relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAUREEN MCDONALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andreavicente4993
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!
@adamgustafson5475
Her voice is just stunning. One of my favorites
@bennyjazzful
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.
@icedrum1
This is from my personal vinyl album
@brianhammer5107
@Benn -- by "our era" do you mean the Sixties? there is a lot of great competition - Anita O'day, Sarah Vaughan, Sheila Jordan, Annie Ross ....
@craigstros
Thus was my introduction to Carmen McCrea.
Her annunciation is amazing.
She is my favorite of many very talented female vocalists
@zeakeman12
One of the most amazing voices in Jazz combined with the brilliant piano mastermind! Love at first listen!
@andreavicente4993
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!
@icedrum1
Beautiful lyrics by Mrs I. Brubeck.
@andreavicente4993
It's so romantic ❤️👌
@alexandradecastro5142
Purely stunning ❤️ perfect ♥️