What's New
Eydie Gorme Lyrics


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What's new
How is the world treating you
You haven't changed a bit
Handsome as ever I must admit

What's new
How did that romance come through
We haven't met since then
Gee but it's nice to see you again

What's new
Probably I'm boring you
But seeing you is grand
And you were sweet to offer your hand
I understand

Adieu
Pardon my asking what's new
Of course you couldn't know
I haven't changed
I still love you so

Adieu
Pardon my asking what's new
Of course you couldn't know




I haven't changed
I still love you so

Overall Meaning

The song "What's New" by Eydie Gorme is a classic love song about a conversation between two former lovers who have reunited after an extended period of time. The song begins with the singer asking about how the world has been treating the person they are talking to and then going on to comment on their appearance, saying they haven't changed a bit and are as handsome as ever. Essentially, the singer is expressing their happiness at seeing their old flame again, and their genuine interest in catching up on what has been happening in their lives.


The second verse of the song centers around the progress of the other person's romantic life and how pleasant it is to see them again. The singer acknowledges that they may be being boring by wanting to hear about the person's life experiences, but they cannot help themselves as seeing them after so long is such a joy. The song then concludes with a sweet goodbye where the singer says that they still love the person they are talking to.


The lyrics themselves are full of emotion and expression, perfectly capturing the feeling of seeing someone you love after a long period of time. It is a beautiful expression of love, one that is both nostalgic and hopeful. It is also worth noting that the song was written in 1939 by Johnny Burke and Bob Haggart, but has been covered by many artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and Linda Ronstadt.


Line by Line Meaning

What's new
What's going on in your life lately


How is the world treating you
How has life been treating you recently


You haven't changed a bit
I can see you haven't physically changed at all since we last met


Handsome as ever I must admit
You still look just as attractive as the last time I saw you


How did that romance come through
What happened with the love interest you mentioned during our last meeting


We haven't met since then
It's been a while since we last saw each other


Gee but it's nice to see you again
Wow, it's really great to see you again


Probably I'm boring you
I'm sorry if I'm making this conversation dull for you


But seeing you is grand
I'm really happy to be in your presence again


And you were sweet to offer your hand
I appreciate you extending your hand for a handshake or greeting


I understand
I acknowledge and comprehend what you are saying


Adieu
Goodbye (informal)


Pardon my asking what's new
I apologize for asking the same question again


Of course you couldn't know
You couldn't have known I was going to ask this


I haven't changed
I'm still the same person you knew from before


I still love you so
My affection for you has not changed despite time passing since we last met




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAGGART, BOB / BURKE, JOHNNY / BURKE, JOHNNY

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