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Dean Martin Sammy Davis Jr. Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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What a way to start the day
Think you're big enough, with a stronger look
Got no backup plan incase we blow it
Yeah! It's all the same old stuff
They think it's good enough
It works, and nobody got hurt
Like anybody minds
You're telling me it's just the way it works
Too much work to do
Rocking, new, improved
Keep it in the family
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It's not over 'till it's over,
It ain't broke so fix it anyway
Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Got a second chance, and a fresh advance
What a way to start the week
Sack the formula, there's no need to bother
Got no backup plan so let's not blow it
Yeah! It's all the same old stuff
They think it's good enough
It works, and nobody got hurt
It happends every time
Like anybody minds
You're telling me it's just the way it works
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It ain't broke so fix it anyway
Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Fix it anyway
The song "If" by Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra begins with a reference to their second record and their self-assuredness as artists. The lyrics suggest that they believe they are good enough to succeed without a backup plan. The line "What a way to start the day" implies that they are energized and excited about their work.
Throughout the song, the trio seems to be commenting on the music industry and how it functions. They suggest that it is all the same old stuff and that everyone thinks it's good enough, even if it's mediocre. The line "nobody got hurt" implies that they believe the industry is stagnant and not pushing boundaries.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's not over 'till it's over" several times, indicating that they believe in persistence and perseverance. They then add the line "It ain't broke, so fix it anyway," again commenting on the music industry and how they believe it needs a shake-up.
Overall, "If" seems to be a commentary on the state of the music industry and how the artists feel about it. They are confident in their abilities, but frustrated with the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming back at you, record number two
We're coming back with our second record
What a way to start the day
It's a great way to start the day
Think you're big enough, with a stronger look
You seem confident with a strong appearance
Got no backup plan incase we blow it
We don't have a contingency plan if we fail
Yeah! It's all the same old stuff
We've heard this before
They think it's good enough
They are satisfied with mediocrity
It works, and nobody got hurt
It may not be perfect, but it's functional and safe
It happens every time
This is a common occurrence
Like anybody minds
No one really cares
You're telling me it's just the way it works
You're explaining that it's normal practice
Too much work to do
We have a lot of work to take care of
Rocking, new, improved
We are presenting ourselves as updated and better than before
Keep it in the family
We'll stick together and support each other
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
We won't give up until the end
It ain't broke so fix it anyway
Even if things are going well, we should still make improvements
Yeah, yeah, yeah...
An exclamation of enthusiasm or agreement
Got a second chance, and a fresh advance
We have an opportunity for a new start and progress
What a way to start the week
This is a great way to begin a new week
Sack the formula, there's no need to bother
We can ditch the typical approach and try something different
It's not over 'till it's over
We won't give up
Fix it anyway
Let's make improvements regardless of the current state
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Stanley J. Damerell, Tolchard Evans, Robert Hargreaves
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@laracroft3718
You can’t fake real friendship. They loved each other. True class 🥰
@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987
So true friend
@vasilii6417
Yep. Beautiful!
@stuntmanstu1
I didn’t know Johnny Carson could sing. Lol
@mariethompson4237
Pure love.
@byronlippe
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@TheSheer96
There was more talent in these 6 minutes than in the last 30 years on radio...
@mikkelbreiler8916
Sad but true.
@philliptarver8197
And any other medium.
@trishlangford5773
So, so right. 😊😊😊😊😊