A Song For You
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg/Harold Arlen Lyrics
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Except you and me
So set 'em' up Joe, I got a little story
You oughta know
We're drinking my friend, to the end
Of a brief episode
Make it one for my baby
I got the routine, so drop another nickel
In the machine
I'm feeling so bad, I wish you'd make the music
Dreamy and sad
Could tell you a lot, but that's not
In a gentleman's code
Make it one for my baby
And one more for the road
You'd never know it, but buddy I'm a kind of poet
And I've got a lot of things to say
And when I'm gloomy, you simply gotta listen to me
Until it's all talked away
Well that's how it goes, and Joe I know your gettin'
Anxious to close
Thanks for the beer
I hope you didn't mind
My bending your ear
Don't let it be said
Little Freddie couldn't carry his load
Make it one for my baby
And one more for the road
That long long road
The song "A Song For You" by E.Y. "Yip" Harburg/Harold Arlen is a poignant and melancholic take on a brief episode. The first line of the song, "It's quarter to three, there's no one in the place, Except you and me," sets the scene for a private conversation, possibly between two friends or associates, at a bar or a club. The singer asks Joe, the bartender, to set them up and drop another nickel in the machine, as he begins to tell a little story. The song slowly builds on the sense of isolation and regret, as the singer speaks of a "brief episode" that has come to an end, and he needs to raise a glass to that.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly emotional, expressing his sadness and wishing for "dreamy and sad" music to accompany his woes. He reveals that he has a lot of things to say and that he is a "kind of poet" when he is gloomy. The final lines of the song imply an impending departure, with Joe getting anxious to close up the bar. The singer thanks him for the beer and hopes that he did not mind bending his ear, asking for one more drink for the road.
The song deals with themes of loneliness, regret, and heartache, which are universal and prevalent in most people's lives. The lyrics are evocative, capturing the deep sadness of the singer's situation. The song was a hit for Frank Sinatra, who often included it in his concerts, making it a classic of the American songbook.
Line by Line Meaning
It's quarter to three, there's no one in the place
It's late at night and the bar is empty
Except you and me
We're the only ones here
So set 'em' up Joe, I got a little story
Please pour us some drinks, I have something to share
You oughta know
I think you'll find it interesting
We're drinking my friend, to the end
We're drinking together until the end of the night
Of a brief episode
Of a short period of time
Make it one for my baby
Pour one drink for me
And one more for the road
And one more for when I leave
I got the routine, so drop another nickel
I know how to work the jukebox, so please give me some coins
In the machine
So I can choose some music to play
I'm feeling so bad, I wish you'd make the music
I'm feeling sad and I hope the music will match my mood
Dreamy and sad
Soft and melancholic
Could tell you a lot, but that's not
I have many stories but they aren't appropriate right now
In a gentleman's code
As a gentleman, I know when not to share certain things
You'd never know it, but buddy I'm a kind of poet
You might not expect it, but I write poetry
And I've got a lot of things to say
I have a lot of thoughts and ideas
And when I'm gloomy, you simply gotta listen to me
When I'm feeling down, I appreciate your ear
Until it's all talked away
Until I've shared everything on my mind
Well that's how it goes, and Joe I know your gettin'
That's just how things are, and I know you want to close up soon
Anxious to close
Eager to go home
Thanks for the beer
Thank you for the drinks
I hope you didn't mind
I hope I haven't been too much trouble
My bending your ear
Talking your ear off
Don't let it be said
Don't let anyone say
Little Freddie couldn't carry his load
That I couldn't handle my alcohol
Make it one for my baby
Pour me one last drink
And one more for the road
For when I hit the long, lonely road ahead
That long long road
The journey ahead, which may be difficult and uncertain
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sonnenberg2412
Sehr schöne, warme Version - vielen Dank!
@essameldinabdel-azim3569
Amazing ❤
@chorfifaycal4038
Sublime!!! Erik Chorfi le poète
@em3rgo
1:25 for "somewhere over the rainbow, way up high"
@stlouisix3
I interpret Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg in a biblical content because I am a Catholic. Round the throne of God, there is pictured a majestic rainbow—used to communicate the glory of God. God has not just seen a natural phenomenon and been reminded of the covenant; God has intentionally placed the rainbow in the clouds to serve as a reminder of the covenant and a reminder of the promise to refrain from destructive action towards the earth.
@jameycollins725
So Judy Garland only and ever just sings the chorus part in the Wizard Of Oz?
@TeoremaDeFeralva
Quem achou que ela não tinha os braços deixa o LIKE.
@EricDenny
Audio is horrible! Piano sounds sick....
@wionrol7592
Why? I would be interested to know more about your opinion...