The Man I Love
Django Reinhardt & the Hot Club de France Quintet w_Stéphane Grapelli violin/Hot Club de France Quin Lyrics
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It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
Now though I see what our end is,
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
In this song, the singer addresses his love interest, acknowledging the fact that he is broke and cannot provide her with materialistic things like diamond bracelets. He expresses his frustration with his financial situation but remains hopeful, stating that someday things will get better. In the meantime, all he can give her is love, and he encourages her to dream and scheme with him, with the belief that they will eventually find happiness together.
The lyrics convey a message of optimism and perseverance, emphasizing that material possessions are not the only things that matter in a relationship. The singer recognizes the importance of love and encourages his partner to focus on the positive aspects of their relationship and their future together. The lyrics are simple yet impactful, conveying a message that is still relevant today.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Being penniless is really hard, my friend.
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
This isn't a laughing matter, it's a terrible affliction.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from simply rotten to something worse.
Things are changing for the worse, my luck is simply awful at the moment.
Who knows, some day I will win too. I'll begin to reach my prime.
Perhaps someday, things will turn around for me and I'll finally start to thrive.
Now though I see what our end is, All I can spend is just my time.
I'm aware of our current predicament, and all I can offer is my time and companionship.
I can't give you anything but love, baby. That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
I may not have riches or wealth, but I have an abundance of love to give you.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile We're sure to find Happiness and I guess All those things you've always pined for.
Let's dream and make plans, we'll eventually find the happiness and all the things you've always wanted.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby. Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
It would be amazing to see you looking your best, sweetheart. I can't buy you diamond bracelets from a cheap store though.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby. I can't give you anything but love.
Until the day I can afford to spoil you, my love for you is the only thing I can offer.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid. You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
Great things take time and effort, and you have to put something in to get something out of it.
But I am willing to wait, dear, Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
I'm willing to wait for better times to come, my dear, and I won't forget your loyalty and love.
You have a lifetime before you. I'll adore you, come what may.
You have your whole life ahead of you, and I will always love and cherish you no matter what happens.
Please don't be blue for the present, When it's so pleasant to hear you say
Don't be sad about the current situation, my love. It's nice to hear you speak to me so sweetly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: Fields, Dorothy / Mc Hugh, Jimmy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bellblossom1397
"The Man I Love"
Someday he'll come along
The man I love
And he'll be big and strong
The man I love
And when he comes my way
I'll do my best to make him stay
He'll look at me and smile
I'll understand
And in a little while
He'll take my hand
And though it seems absurd
I know we both won't say a word
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
He'll build a little home
Just meant for two
From which I'll never roam
Who would, would you?
And so, all else above,
I'm waiting for the man I love
@lyndafaye6748
How thoughtful of you to give us the lyrics; none of the other videos will ?
Thanks, Love these Oldies, and
Like slowing them down so the beautiful lyrics and the emotion(s) behind them can be HEARD.
" I Fall to Pieces With a Touch of Class by Adriano Fontana"
Sincerely,
LyndaFayeSmusic@gmail.com
@maggieking6619
My Dad would play piano and my Mom would sing in her sweet clear voice, leaning on the piano. My Dad looking up at her in utter love.
@stephneynettasinghe5088
That's so heartwarming ❤️
@negoim80
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@@negoim80 we care
@luzllerena461
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@negoim80
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@saverioman
Ella was a nightingale. The great Ira Gershwin put it best, "I never knew how good our songs were until I heard Ella sing them".
@user-on6lb7dy1y
Лучшее исполнение во все времена!
@OMQist
well said
@daveycrockett6781
This song is simply beyond words can explain. When I was growing up in Napanee, Ontario the Sunday Movie would come on at 5:30 from WWNY Watertown NY. A man would be walking up to the theatre in the rain, stop, dismantle his umbrella and introduce the movie with song playing instrumentally in the background! It wasn't Danny Burgeous and for the life of me I cannot find him on youtube? Can anybody herein find that "One Armed Man" so to speak?