Farrell was born in Willimantic, Connecticut, but she moved at an early age to Woonsocket, Rhode Island, which she always publicly and affectionately called her home town.
Foggy Day
Eileen Farrell Lyrics
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Out of town were the people I knew
I had that feeling of self-pity
What to do, what to do, what to do
The outlook was decidedly blue
But as I walked through the foggy streets alone
It turned out to be the luckiest day I've known
A foggy day, in London town
Had me low, had me down
I viewed the morning, with much alarm
British Museum, had lost its charm
How long I wondered,
Could this thing last
But the age of miracles, hadn't past
For suddenly, I saw you there
And through foggy London town,
The sun was shining everywhere
For suddenly, I saw you there
And through foggy London town,
The sun was shining everywhere
Everywhere
Everywhere
Everywhere
The lyrics of Eileen Farrell's song "Foggy Day" tells the story of a person who is feeling lost and alone in a strange city. They are filled with self-pity, not knowing what to do with themselves. Despite the feeling of blue, the singer decides to take a walk through the foggy streets alone. It is only when they are wandering through the misty air do they have the luckiest day they can remember. The song takes a positive turn as the fog clears, and the person sees a familiar face, bringing overall happiness to the city that once felt cloudy and isolated. The chorus repeats the positive change, where the sun is shining everywhere.
The lyrics are insightful, as it tells of the human experience of feeling isolated and alone, not knowing what to do with ourselves. Sometimes taking a step out of your comfort zone can lead to unexpected and happy occurrences, turning everything around. The singer's journey from self-pity to joy in the city is a reminder that sometimes we need to take a break from our negative feelings and see what luck is in the surrounding areas.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a stranger in the city
I was in an unfamiliar place, and I didn't know anyone there.
Out of town were the people I knew
The people I was familiar with were not in the city with me.
I had that feeling of self-pity
I felt sorry for myself, and was unhappy with my situation.
What to do, what to do, what to do
I was unsure of what to do to make things better for myself.
The outlook was decidedly blue
I had a negative outlook on my situation, and things looked bleak.
But as I walked through the foggy streets alone
Despite feeling down, I continued walking through the misty streets by myself.
It turned out to be the luckiest day I've known
As it turned out, this day ended up being one of the luckiest I've ever experienced.
A foggy day, in London town
The weather was foggy on this particular day in London.
Had me low, had me down
The foggy day made me feel gloomy and depressed.
I viewed the morning, with much alarm
I was worried about the day ahead, and what it might bring.
British Museum, had lost its charm
Even the British Museum, which is typically a fascinating place, lost its appeal on this day.
How long I wondered,
I began to question how long this feeling of gloominess would last.
Could this thing last
I was concerned that this feeling of negativity would continue.
But the age of miracles, hadn't past
Despite my worries, there was still room for positive things to happen in my life.
For suddenly, I saw you there
Suddenly, I saw someone who changed everything for me.
And through foggy London town,
In spite of the misty weather conditions, there was still a sense of clarity and hope.
The sun was shining everywhere
With this person's presence, everything around me seemed brighter and more optimistic.
Everywhere
This sense of brightness and optimism was everywhere; it couldn't be escaped.
Everywhere
This sense of brightness and optimism was pervasive and all-encompassing.
Everywhere
It seemed like everything was going right, and this feeling surrounded me.
Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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