Panama
Clyde McCoy And His Orchestra Lyrics
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You mean, very gloomy
Very gloomy, now and then, in this town
'Cause it's always so hard
To find a real pard
Who'll play in your yard
When you're down
But since the talk, you and me
I've got a good friend, I see
Well, I'm not so very bad
What say, let's be buddies
What say, let's be pals
What say, let's be buddies
And keep up each other's morales
I may never shout it
But many's the time I'm blue
What say, how's about it
Can't I be a buddy to you?
Yes, with certain reservations
Will you try your best to go for this moll?
Hattie, what are you talking about?
If you do, I'll buy a new dress for your doll
But please let me pick it out
And I'll take you to hear the big cathedral bells
Oh, I hate those noisy old chimes
Well, instead then we'll go to see Gone With The Wind
But I've already seen it four times
Would you like a big box of chocolate creams?
No, for candy I never did care
Then will you let me get you a cute little dog?
Would you mind making it a bear?
Say, Jerry, old kid, you're a tough proposition
Are you sure your lid is in a healthy condition?
Are you feelin' good, Jerry?
What me? Why, very.
Well, whether you are or not
If you're on the town
If you're on your own
Well, I'm sort of down
And sick of being alone
Do you ever spend your evenings with the blues?
'Cause if you do my friend
We're both in the same shoes
The lyrics of Clyde McCoy And His Orchestra's song "Panama" speak about the feeling of gloominess that often overtakes people in a bustling town where it's hard to find genuine friends. The singer expresses his yearning for a real partner who wouldn't shy away from being seen with him when he's low. However, since he has found comfort in the company of the listener, he proposes that they become buddies and support each other's morale.
The conversation between the two friends revolves around the things they could do together, such as shopping for new dresses and toys or watching movies. They seem to be sincerely interested in each other's choices, and the offer of a cute little dog, albeit the suggestion of making it a bear instead, paints a picture of their childlike innocence. The song concludes on a note of camaraderie, with the realization that despite their different life situations, the singer and the listener share a common feeling of loneliness.
Overall, the song's lyrics capture a moment of vulnerability and the longing for human connection. They appeal to the universal need for companionship and the comfort of knowing someone has got your back.
Line by Line Meaning
I get awful gloomy
I feel very sad and depressed
You mean, very gloomy
Yes, I mean extremely sad
Very gloomy, now and then, in this town
I often feel sad in this town
'Cause it's always so hard
It is difficult
To find a real pard
To find a genuine friend
Who'll play in your yard
Who will stick with you during tough times
When you're down
When you are feeling sad
But since the talk, you and me
But since our conversation
I mean, you and I have had
You and I had that one discussion
I've got a good friend, I see
I realized that you are a good friend
Well, I'm not so very bad
I am not feeling so sad now
What say, let's be buddies
Shall we become friends?
What say, let's be pals
Shall we become close friends?
What say, let's be buddies
Shall we become friends?
And keep up each other's morales
And support each other's spirits
I may never shout it
I may never express it loudly
But many's the time I'm blue
But I often feel sad
What say, how's about it
Can we be friends?
Can't I be a buddy to you?
Can I be your friend?
Yes, with certain reservations
Yes, with a few conditions
Will you try your best to go for this moll?
Will you agree to this offer?
Hattie, what are you talking about?
What is the offer you are talking about?
If you do, I'll buy a new dress for your doll
If you agree, I will buy your doll a new dress
But please let me pick it out
But you have to let me choose it
And I'll take you to hear the big cathedral bells
I will take you to listen to the cathedral bells
Oh, I hate those noisy old chimes
I dislike the loud sound of the chimes
Well, instead then we'll go to see Gone With The Wind
Then, let's go watch Gone With The Wind movie instead
But I've already seen it four times
I have already watched it four times
Would you like a big box of chocolate creams?
Do you want a large box of chocolate candies?
No, for candy I never did care
No, I do not really care for candy
Then will you let me get you a cute little dog?
Can I get you an adorable small dog?
Would you mind making it a bear?
Can you get me a bear instead?
Say, Jerry, old kid, you're a tough proposition
Jerry, you are a difficult person to convince
Are you sure your lid is in a healthy condition?
Are you sure you are thinking clearly?
Are you feelin' good, Jerry?
Are you feeling well Jerry?
What me? Why, very.
Yes, I am feeling good
Well, whether you are or not
Anyway, regardless of your mood
If you're on the town
If you are out in the town
If you're on your own
If you are alone
Well, I'm sort of down
I am feeling a little sad
And sick of being alone
And I am tired of being alone
Do you ever spend your evenings with the blues?
Do you ever feel sad in the evenings?
'Cause if you do my friend
Because if you do, my friend
We're both in the same shoes
We are both in the same situation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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