Abide With Me
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics


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It's the wrong time, and the wrong place
Though your face is charming, it's the wrong face
It's not his face, but such a charming face
That it's all right with me

It's the wrong song, in the wrong style
Though your smile is lovely, it's the wrong smile
It's not his smile, but such a lovely smile
That it's all right with me

You can't know how happy I am that we met
I'm strangely attracted to you
There's someone I'm trying so hard to forget
Don't you want to forget someone, too?

It's the wrong game, with the wrong chips
Though your lips are tempting, they're the wrong lips
They're not his lips, but they're such tempting lips
That, if some night, you are free
Dear, it's all right, yes, it's all right with me

You can't know how happy I am that we met
I'm strangely attracted to you
There's someone I'm trying so hard to forget
Don't you want to forget someone, too?

It's the wrong game, with the wrong chips
Though your lips are tempting, they're the wrong lips
They're not his lips, but they're such tempting lips




That, if some night, you are free
Dear, it's all right, it's all right with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ella Fitzgerald's "It's All Right With Me" describe a complex emotional state that is both conflicted and contradictory. The singer acknowledges that the situation is not ideal, and that in some respects it is "the wrong time and the wrong place." However, the charm and attraction of the other person's face, smile, and lips make it "all right" with her.


The song is about the singer's conflicting feelings towards the person she is with. She is drawn to them and is "strangely attracted" to them, but at the same time, she is actively trying to forget someone else. The singer is caught in a dilemma, struggling with her emotions and the reality of the situation.


One interpretation of the song is that it is about the singer's struggle to move on from a past relationship. She is conflicted because she has feelings for someone else but is still trying to forget her former love. The song suggests that the singer is willing to take risks and explore new possibilities, even if they are not perfect.


Overall, the lyrics of "It's All Right With Me" are emotionally complex and nuanced. The song explores the ambivalence and uncertainty that often come with love and relationships, and it does so in a way that is both melancholy and hopeful.


Line by Line Meaning

It's the wrong time, and the wrong place
Even though we are in the wrong time and place, I still like being with you.


Though your face is charming, it's the wrong face
You have an appealing face, but it's not the one I'm looking for.


It's not his face, but such a charming face
Even though it's not his face, your face is still very attractive.


That it's all right with me
I am okay with being with you, even though it's not what I originally wanted.


It's the wrong song, in the wrong style
The music we are listening to is not what I prefer, but I still enjoy spending time with you.


Though your smile is lovely, it's the wrong smile
Your smile is beautiful, but it's not the one I am hoping to see.


It's not his smile, but such a lovely smile
Although it's not his smile, your smile is still captivating.


You can't know how happy I am that we met
I am thrilled that we have crossed paths and are spending time together.


I'm strangely attracted to you
There is something unique and compelling about you that draws me in.


There's someone I'm trying so hard to forget
I am intentionally trying to push someone else out of my mind and focus on you.


Don't you want to forget someone, too?
Maybe you also have someone you want to forget and move on from.


Though your lips are tempting, they're the wrong lips
Your lips are alluring, but they aren't the lips I truly desire.


They're not his lips, but they're such tempting lips
Even though they aren't his lips, they still have a mesmerizing quality.


That, if some night, you are free
If there comes a time when you are available, I would follow through with my desire.


Dear, it's all right, yes, it's all right with me
If we end up getting together, I am fully okay with it and happy to pursue a relationship.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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