Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.
I Get Along Without You Very Well
Diana Krall Lyrics
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Of course I do
Except when the soft rains fall
And drip from leaves, then I recall
The thrill of being sheltered in your arms
Of course, I do
But I get along without you very well
Of course I have
Except to hear your name
Or someone's laugh that is the same
But I've forgotten you just like I should
What a guy, what a fool am I
To think my breaking heart could kid the moon
What's in store? Should I phone once more?
No, it's best that I stick to my tune
I get along without you very well
Of course I do
Except perhaps in spring
But I should never think of spring
For that would surely break my heart in two
The lyrics of Diana Krall's song I Get Along Without You Very Well is a reflection of moving on from a broken relationship, despite the lingering memories that remain. The singer acknowledges the fact that she does get along without her former lover, but it is only when the soft rains fall and drip from leaves that she remembers the thrill of being sheltered in his arms. Regardless, she has forgotten him just like she should, except for the occasional reminder of his name or someone who laughs just like him.
The second stanza is her moment of realization that she has been kidding herself all along. She acknowledges that it is foolish of her to think that her breaking heart could kid the moon. She questions what is in store for her and wonders if she should call him, but concludes that it is best to stick to her tune. The last lines of the song reflect her fear of possibly falling back in love with him, as she mentions that she should never think of spring, for that would surely break her heart in two.
Overall, the lyrics depict the struggle of moving on from a past relationship while trying not to dwell on the memories that keep resurfacing. It is a bittersweet reminder that even though one may be able to get along without another person most of the time, there are certain moments and memories that can trigger a powerful emotional response.
Line by Line Meaning
I get along without you very well
I am able to live my life without you just fine
Of course I do
There's no doubt that I'm doing well
Except when the soft rains fall
The only time I miss you is when it's raining gently
And drip from leaves, then I recall
When the rain falls from the leaves, it makes me think of the past
The thrill of being sheltered in your arms
I remember the exciting feeling of being protected by your embrace
Of course, I do
I still remember those moments vividly
But I get along without you very well
Despite reminiscing, I am still able to live my life without you
I've forgotten you just like I should
I have been trying to forget you and I have succeeded
Except to hear your name
Your name is the only reminder of you that affects me
Or someone's laugh that is the same
When I hear someone laugh like you, it reminds me of you
But I've forgotten you just like I should
Despite these reminders, I have managed to forget you
What a guy, what a fool am I
I feel foolish for having loved you
To think my breaking heart could kid the moon
I thought I could deceive even the moon with my tough façade
What's in store? Should I phone once more?
I wonder what the future holds and contemplate calling you again
No, it's best that I stick to my tune
However, I know it is better to stay strong and continue with my current way of life
Except perhaps in spring
The only other time I miss you is during the spring season
But I should never think of spring
But I try not to think of spring because it will only hurt me more
For that would surely break my heart in two
Spring reminds me too much of our past love and it would be too painful to bear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael
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