This Can't Be Love
Count Basie & Joe Williams Lyrics
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No sobs, no sorrows, no sighs.
This can't be love; I get no dizzy spells,
My head is not in the skies.
My heart does not stand still; just hear it beat.
This is too sweet to be love.
But still I love to look in your eyes.
My heart does not stand still; just hear it beat.
This is too sweet to be love.
This can't be love, because I feel so well,
But still I love to look in your eyes.
Still I love to look in your eyes.
" This Can't Be Love" is a romantic jazz standard written by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers in 1938. The song was featured in their musical " The Boys from Syracuse". The song is about a couple that is deeply in love with each other and the singer is expressing disbelief that this could possibly be love because they feel so well, there are no tears or sorrow involved. The singer believes that love should be a dizzying feeling and their head should be in the clouds, but they are just experiencing joy and contentment with their significant other.
The lyrics are very melodic and full of sophisticated rhyme schemes. Count Basie Joe Williams's soulful voice adds a depth and richness to the song that enhances its romantic nature. The song has a light and playful feel to it, which makes it a perfect tune for a relaxing evening or a date night.
The song "This Can't Be Love" has been popularized by many jazz musicians including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole. It continues to be a favorite among jazz enthusiasts and has been covered in many different genres over the years. The song is a staple of jazz clubs and is often performed at weddings and other romantic occasions.
Line by Line Meaning
This can't be love, because I feel so well,
I'm feeling great and there are no signs of the usual symptoms that come with love.
No sobs, no sorrows, no sighs.
I'm not experiencing the usual emotional rollercoaster that comes with being in love.
This can't be love; I get no dizzy spells,
I'm not getting the usual physical reactions that come with love, like feeling dizzy or lightheaded.
My head is not in the skies.
I'm not feeling like I'm on cloud nine or experiencing a sense of euphoria.
My heart does not stand still; just hear it beat.
My heart is beating steadily and not skipping a beat, indicating that what I feel is not love.
This is too sweet to be love.
What I'm feeling is too pleasant and uncomplicated to be love.
But still I love to look in your eyes.
Despite not feeling love, I still find myself attracted to you and enjoying looking into your eyes.
Still I love to look in your eyes.
I continue to enjoy looking into your eyes even though I don't feel love.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-um6lz9hg3r
In the words of Rex Reed, "Anyone who's ever heard of Count Basie deserves a 10".
@patatho
Joe Williams remains one of the best jazz vocalists, and to put him out in front of what is arguably the best jazz orchestra is simply beautiful. I adore the Basie-Williams collaborations.
@CHARLESBONASERA
Listening to Joe Williams in his younger days was a pleasure but he seemed to get better with age. He was truly remarkable.
@theogoldberg8919
Like a good bottle of Chably
@user-um6lz9hg3r
@@theogoldberg8919 Chablis?
@davidfrank693
This is Carnegie Hall on March 20, 1981. Great show, appearances by Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughn, and George Benson
@greggfield2803
Someone asked, that was me playing drums... :) Seems like another lifetime ago...
Loved Joe. He gave me the best drum lesson I've ever had the afternoon of the taping of that concert...
@luvmyrecords
Aren't you the guy that once told a reporter, when he asked one of those boiler plate questions about dealing with grind of touring 50 weeks a year, or whatever, "It's a little like asking what it feels like to be the first guy on the moon," or something along those lines? It might have been on "60 Minutes"; I was in high school, also a lifetime ago. Cheers - this clip and your comment here are beautiful!
@lemmystop
What was the lesson?
@ezrabarnesteacherstorytell459
What was the lesson??? We need to know! Your playing sounds terrific.