Aren't You Kind Of Glad We Did
Dave Barbour & His Orchestra Lyrics
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To disregard convention
It was just an impulse
That had to be obeyed
Though it seems convention we've been scorning
I'll still not go in mourning
Though my reputation
Is blemished, I'm afraid
What heaven, what rapture, what bliss
Honestly, I thought you wouldn't
Naturally, you thought you couldn't
And probably we shouldn't
But aren't you kind of glad we did?
Actually, it all was blameless
Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless
So let's keep the lady nameless
But aren't you kind of glad we did?
Socially, I'll be an outcast
Obviously, we dined alone
On my good name there will be doubt cast
With never a sign of any chaperon
No matter how they may construe it
Whether or not, we have to rue it
Whatever made us do it
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
Whatever made us do it
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
The lyrics of "Aren't You Kind Of Glad We Did" by Dave Barbour & His Orchestra explores the theme of disregarding societal norms and following one's impulses. The singer admits that going against convention was not their intention, but rather an irresistible impulse that they had to obey. Despite the act of defying convention, they express a lack of remorse or mourning for their reputation being blemished.
The first paragraph acknowledges that with just one kiss, the singer and their partner experience a moment of heavenly bliss. The line suggests that the act was unexpected but incredibly enjoyable. The second paragraph further emphasizes the unconventional nature of their actions, noting that people may view it as shameless. They suggest keeping the identity of their partner anonymous to preserve a sense of mystery. Despite the potential social consequences, the singer asks if their partner is glad they took this forbidden step.
The third paragraph addresses the social repercussions that the singer anticipates they will face. They acknowledge that they will become social outcasts due to their behavior and that doubt will be cast upon their good name. The lack of a chaperone during their encounter raises eyebrows and further adds to the speculation surrounding their actions. Despite the potential consequences and judgment, the singer poses the question of whether their partner feels any regret or if they too are glad they indulged in this forbidden act.
The final two lines of the song reiterate the curiosity about what compelled them to act against convention. The singer questions what made them do it in the first place, but ultimately asks their partner if they are glad they took this chance. The repetition of the question reinforces the singer's desire to validate their actions and find solace in their partner's agreement that going against convention was worth it.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of liberation and defiance of societal norms, as the singer and their partner find joy and passion in their impulsive actions, despite the potential consequences. The song highlights the thrill of embracing one's desires and the satisfaction that can come from stepping outside the boundaries of convention.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it really wasn't my intention
I didn't plan for this to happen
To disregard convention
To ignore societal norms
It was just an impulse
It was a sudden urge
That had to be obeyed
That we couldn't resist
Though it seems convention we've been scorning
Although we have been defying norms
I'll still not go in mourning
I won't be sad
Though my reputation
Even though my reputation
Is blemished, I'm afraid
Is tarnished, I'm worried
With just one kiss
After sharing a single kiss
What heaven, what rapture, what bliss
It was a moment of pure joy
Honestly, I thought you wouldn't
Honestly, I thought you would refuse
Naturally, you thought you couldn't
Of course, you thought you couldn't
And probably we shouldn't
And maybe we shouldn't have
But aren't you kind of glad we did?
But don't you feel a little glad that we did it?
Actually, it all was blameless
Actually, it was without fault
Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless
However, people will still label it as shameless
So let's keep the lady nameless
So let's not reveal the lady's identity
But aren't you kind of glad we did?
But don't you feel a little glad that we did it?
Socially, I'll be an outcast
In society, I will be an outsider
Obviously, we dined alone
Clearly, we had dinner together without company
On my good name there will be doubt cast
People will question my good reputation
With never a sign of any chaperon
Without anyone supervising us
No matter how they may construe it
Regardless of how they interpret it
Whether or not, we have to rue it
Regardless of whether we regret it or not
Whatever made us do it
What influenced us to do it
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
Well, aren't you somewhat happy that we did it?
Whatever made us do it
What influenced us to do it
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
Well, aren't you somewhat happy that we did it?
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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