Me and You
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra; Ivie Anderson Vocal Lyrics
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But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
Since everyone spread the story
With his own little personal touch
[Chorus]
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Is over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True, I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue?
When we're apart, the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But, please, do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
Do nothin' till you hear from me
[Chorus]
True, I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue?
When we're apart, the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But, please, do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
The song "Me and You" by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, with Ivie Anderson Vocal, is a warning to a lover not to listen to rumours or gossip about their relationship. The song begins with the line "Someone told someone and someone told you, but they wouldn't hurt you, not much." This line suggests that the rumour or gossip is unlikely to be accurate or truthful, but rather a distorted version of events.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for the lover to not take heed of what others say. The lyrics state, "Do nothing till you hear from me, pay no attention to what's said, why people tear the seam of anyone's dream is over my head." The lyrics highlight the destructive power of rumours and the uncertainty they can create within a relationship. The singer urges their lover to wait and hear the truth from them before making any decisions.
The song also acknowledges that the singer has been seen with someone new, but it doesn't mean they are being unfaithful. The lyrics state, "True, I've been seen with someone new, but does that mean that I'm untrue? When we're apart, the words in my heart reveal how I feel about you." The words imply that the singer's heart belongs to their lover, and the appearance with someone new was purely innocent.
Overall, "Me and You" is a cautionary tale about the fragility of relationships and the need for trust and communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone told someone and someone told you
The information that you have received has been passed down from different sources that might have altered the original message.
But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
The information that you have received is not meant to cause harm, but it might not entirely be true either.
Since everyone spread the story with his own little personal touch
People tend to add their own flavor to a story when they tell it to others, which can further modify its authenticity.
Do nothin' till you hear from me, pay no attention to what's said
Don't jump to conclusions or believe everything you hear until you've heard the truth of the matter from me personally.
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream is over my head
I don't understand why people feel the need to ruin someone's desires or happiness by spreading unconfirmed gossip.
At least consider our romance if you should take the word of others you've heard, I haven't a chance
Please don't let other people's opinions and rumors jeopardize what we have in our relationship.
True, I've been seen with someone new but does that mean that I'm untrue?
Just because I've been seen with someone else doesn't necessarily mean that I'm unfaithful to you.
When we're apart, the words in my heart reveal how I feel about you
Even when we're not together, my true feelings for you are always in my thoughts and heart.
Some kiss may cloud my memory and other arms may hold a thrill
I acknowledge that I might have enjoyed or experienced new things with someone else, but that doesn't change my love for you.
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me and you never will
Please don't act on any rumors or gossip you hear about me, because you won't hear any truth from me other than what I'm sharing with you right now.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BOB RUSSELL
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