Somethin' Stupid
Frank & Nancy Sinatra Lyrics


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I know I stand in line
Until you think you have the time
To spend an evening with me
And if we go some place to dance
I know that there's a chance
You won't be leaving with me

Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
And have a drink or two
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
I can see it in your eyes
That you despise the same old lies
You heard the night before
And though it's just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed so right before

I practice every day
To find some clever lines to say
To make the meaning come through
But then I think I'll wait
Until the evening gets late
And I'm alone with you

The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"

The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"

"I love you"
"I love you"




"I love you"
"I love you"

Overall Meaning

The song "Somethin' Stupid" by Frank and Nancy Sinatra is a classic love ballad that explores the nervousness and vulnerability of expressing love. The song follows a narrative of a man who is attracted to a woman, spends time with her, and eventually tells her that he loves her. The man, aware of the woman's hesitance, shows patience and waits for the right moment - a quiet little place where they have a drink or two. However, when the time finally comes, the man 'spoils it all' by blurting out somethin' stupid like 'I love you.' The woman is understandably unimpressed, believing that such words are empty and overused.


The lyrics of this song reveal a common human experience: the desire to open up and express love, versus the fear of rejection and humiliation that comes with confessing one's feelings. The man spends time trying to craft the perfect words to express his love but is rendered speechless when the opportunity finally presents itself. The woman, on the other hand, is guarded and skeptical of his intentions, perturbed by his seemingly frivolous words. Ultimately, despite the underlying awkwardness and vulnerability of the situation, the song ends with the repeated phrase of "I love you," expressing that the heart wants what it wants, even if it can seem foolish.


Line by Line Meaning

I know I stand in line
I understand I have to wait patiently for your attention


Until you think you have the time
Until you feel ready to spend time with me


To spend an evening with me
To share time with me doing something fun


And if we go some place to dance
If we decide to go dance somewhere


I know that there's a chance
I'm aware that it's likely


You won't be leaving with me
You may choose to leave with someone else


Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
Afterwards, we may go to a calm spot


And have a drink or two
We may enjoy a few drinks


And then I go and spoil it all
But then I ruin it


By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
By sharing my feelings too soon with you


I can see it in your eyes
I can tell by the look in your eyes


That you despise the same old lies
That you hate hearing the same old untruths


You heard the night before
That you have already heard in the past


And though it's just a line to you
Even though it may sound like a cliché to you


For me it's true
For me, it's a genuine feeling


And never seemed so right before
And it has never felt so accurate before


I practice every day
I rehearse this in my mind constantly


To find some clever lines to say
To search for some witty words to express my feelings


To make the meaning come through
To make sure the message is crystal clear


But then I think I'll wait
But then I reconsider waiting


Until the evening gets late
Until later in the night


And I'm alone with you
When we finally have some time alone together


The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The moment is perfect, your scent is filling up my senses


The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
The sky is so stunningly beautiful and the night is magical


And then I go and spoil it all
But then I still end up ruining everything


By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
By telling you how I feel before I should have


"I love you"
My declaration of affection


"I love you"
My affirmation of love


"I love you"
My expression of love


"I love you"
My declaration of true love for you




Lyrics © GREENWOOD MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Carson Parks

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