Dick Haymes (September 13, 19… Read Full Bio ↴Powerful, milky smooth, rich baritone.
Dick Haymes (September 13, 1918 – March 28, 1980) was one of the most popular American male vocalists of the 1940s and early 1950s.
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His Irish-born mother, Marguerite Haymes (1894-1987), was a well-known vocal coach and instructor. He became the vocalist in a number of big bands, worked in Hollywood on radio and in many films throughout the forties and fifties.
He never became a United States citizen and avoided military service during World War II by asserting his non-belligerent status as a citizen of Argentina, which was neutral. Years later (1955), this act of his nearly caused his deportation to Argentina on an unrelated technicality in immigration law. During World War II, he was briefly detained at Ellis Island.
Haymes was married six times and had six children. His most famous marriages were to film actresses Joanne Dru (1941-1949) and Rita Hayworth (1953-1955). His daughter Stephanie Haymes was married to Sir Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin
He died in Los Angeles from lung cancer, at the age of 61.
Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?
Dick Haymes 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
With just one kiss
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 to "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did" by Dick Haymes and Judy Garland describe a spontaneous romantic encounter that goes against societal conventions. The singer admits that their actions have led to a tarnished reputation but still finds joy in the experience. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it is worth taking a risk and following one's impulses.
The opening verse establishes that the singer did not intend to disregard convention but was moved by an impulse that they had to obey. This suggests that the romantic encounter was not premeditated, but instead arose spontaneously. Despite the fact that their actions have gone against social norms, the singer is not mourning. They seem to accept the consequences of their actions, even though it means that their reputation has been blemished.
The second verse provides more detail about the societal consequences of the romantic encounter. The singer will be considered an outcast and will have doubts cast on their good name. However, despite these potentially negative consequences, the singer asks their partner if they are glad that they took the risk. The repetition of the question "aren't you kind of glad we did?" suggests that the singer is seeking reassurance that the experience was worth it.
Overall, the lyrics to "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did" convey a sense of spontaneity and risk-taking in romance, even if it means going against societal norms. The repetition of the question "aren't you kind of glad we did?" emphasizes the sense of joy that the singer feels despite the potential consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it really wasn't my intention
I did not intend to do this
To disregard convention
To break the rules of society
It was just an impulse
It was a sudden urge
That had to be obeyed.
That I had to follow
Though it seems convention we've been scorning
Even though we are breaking the rules
I'll still not go in mourning
I won't feel too sad about it
Though my reputation
Even if my name
Is blemished, I'm afraid.
Is now tarnished
With just one kiss
With one single, innocent kiss
What heaven, what rapture, what bliss
What joy and happiness we felt
Honestly, I thought you wouldn't.
I honestly did not think you would agree
Naturally, you thought you couldn't.
Of course, you thought you should not
And probably we shouldn't.
Perhaps we really should not have done it
But aren't you kind of glad we did?
But still, don't you feel happy that we did?
Actually, it all was blameless.
In fact, there was nothing wrong or harmful about it
Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless
But people will judge us and call us immoral
So let's keep the lady nameless
So let's not reveal the woman's identity
Socially, I'll be an outcast
I will be excluded from social gatherings
Obviously, we dined alone
It's clear that we were alone together
On my good name there will be doubt cast
People will question my integrity
With never a sign of any chaperon.
There was no one to supervise or guide us
No matter how they may construe it
Regardless of how people may interpret it
Whether or not, we have to rue it
Whether we regret it or not
Whatever made us do it
What motivated us to act this way
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
So, do you not feel happy that we did?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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