Why Should'nt It Happen To Us
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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Never argue with your heart, it isn't smart
It isn't sound
Love don't know from season, logic
Rhyme or reason
Love can be found in every port
Love gets around, in short

It has happened to a cricket in a thicket
It has happened on a streetcar and a bus
There has even been a rumor it
Has happened to a puma
Why shouldn't it happen to us?
It has happened to the mamma of a lama
To a pelican and to an octopus
Since it happened to the swordfish
It no longer is a "board fish"
Why shouldn't it happen to us?
It's elusive, profusive
Nobody has an exclusive
On love, man, beast or dove
Take the regal old eagle
The porcupine and the beagle
Yes the kangaroo all pitch woo
It happened to a tuna at Laguna
To a girl named Myrtle and a guy named Gus
Why a lot of sense come to
Me by the shores of Isagumi
Why shouldn't it happen to us?

Oh the busy little hornet doesn't scorn it
To ignore it really is ridiculous
It's a ritual in Turkey
Motanique in Albuquerque
Why shouldn't it happen to us?
There's no ration on passion
L'amour is always in fashion
It wings beggars and kings
Take the cheetah and eeta
The halibut and the mosquito
Yes, and billy-goats feel their oats
Oh it thrills the tiny sparrow to it's marrow
And the armadillo deems it super-plus
Why our ancient barnyard rooster finds
It quite a morale booster
Why shouldn't it happen to us?
I had even heard a reindeer whisper




"Please, say that again, dear, "
Why, oh why, shouldn't it happen to us?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Sinatra's song "Why Shouldn't It?" explore the idea that love can be found anywhere and can happen to anyone, regardless of logic or reason. The song suggests that love is a powerful force that transcends boundaries and expectations.


The first verse cautions against arguing with one's heart, emphasizing that love does not adhere to seasons or logical explanations. Love can be found in every port and can manifest in unexpected places and situations. The lyrics highlight that love has happened to a cricket in a thicket, on a streetcar, and even to a puma, challenging the notion that love is limited to certain individuals or species. The phrase "Love gets around, in short" reinforces the idea that love knows no boundaries.


The second verse continues to give examples of love that defies expectations. From the mamma of a lama to a pelican and an octopus, love has happened to various creatures. The mention of a swordfish changing its identity from a "board fish" suggests that love has transformed it into something greater. The lyrics then suggest that love is inclusive and universal, happening to anyone and everyone. It happened to a tuna at Laguna, to individuals named Myrtle and Gus, and to a wide array of animals, from the eagle to the kangaroo. The lyrics conclude with the idea that love has no limitations and should not be restricted, as it has the potential to happen to anyone, including the listener.


Overall, "Why Shouldn't It?" celebrates the unpredictable and all-encompassing nature of love, encouraging listeners to embrace the idea that love can happen to anyone, regardless of societal norms or expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Never argue with your heart, it isn't smart
Engaging in debates with your emotions is not wise


It isn't sound
It lacks rationality


Love don't know from season, logic
Love is not restricted by timing or reasoning


Rhyme or reason
Nor does it require a logical explanation


Love can be found in every port
Love is present in various places


Love gets around, in short
Love spreads and is not limited


It has happened to a cricket in a thicket
Love has occurred unexpectedly in unlikely situations


It has happened on a streetcar and a bus
Love has blossomed during ordinary daily commutes


There has even been a rumor it
There have been talks and whispers about love


Has happened to a puma
Even a wild and fierce creature has experienced love


Why shouldn't it happen to us?
Why should we be excluded from experiencing love?


It has happened to the mamma of a lama
Love has touched even the mother of a lama


To a pelican and to an octopus
Love has extended to creatures like pelicans and octopuses


Since it happened to the swordfish
Now that even a swordfish has felt love


It no longer is a 'board fish'
It is no longer considered as unemotional or unfeeling


Why shouldn't it happen to us?
Why should we be denied the opportunity to experience love?


It's elusive, profusive
Love is mysterious and abundant


Nobody has an exclusive
No one possesses sole ownership or control


On love, man, beast or dove
Love is universal, irrespective of humans, animals, or birds


Take the regal old eagle
Even majestic creatures like eagles experience love


The porcupine and the beagle
Both spiky porcupines and friendly beagles find love


Yes the kangaroo all pitch woo
Even kangaroos engage in courtship and love


It happened to a tuna at Laguna
Love occurred to a tuna fish in Laguna


To a girl named Myrtle and a guy named Gus
Love touched individuals named Myrtle and Gus


Why a lot of sense come to
It is reasonable to understand


Me by the shores of Isagumi
While reflecting near the Isagumi shores


Why shouldn't it happen to us?
Why should we not be fortunate enough to experience love?


Oh the busy little hornet doesn't scorn it
Even the industrious hornet does not reject love


To ignore it really is ridiculous
Neglecting love is truly absurd


It's a ritual in Turkey
Love is a customary practice in Turkey


Motanique in Albuquerque
And even in Albuquerque, love is celebrated


Why shouldn't it happen to us?
Why should we be excluded from experiencing love?


There's no ration on passion
Passion cannot be limited or restricted


L'amour is always in fashion
Love is forever trendy


It wings beggars and kings
Love affects both the poor and the rich


Take the cheetah and eeta
Even fast cheetahs and timid eetas find love


The halibut and the mosquito
Both the halibut fish and the mosquito experience love


Yes, and billy-goats feel their oats
Even billy-goats display their vitality when in love


Oh it thrills the tiny sparrow to it's marrow
Love profoundly excites even the smallest sparrow


And the armadillo deems it super-plus
Even the armadillo considers love as extraordinary


Why our ancient barnyard rooster finds
Even the old barnyard rooster discovers


It quite a morale booster
That love greatly uplifts his spirits


Why shouldn't it happen to us?
Why should we be denied the chance to experience love?


I had even heard a reindeer whisper
I once overheard a reindeer quietly saying


"Please, say that again, dear, "
"Kindly repeat that, my dear,"


Why, oh why, shouldn't it happen to us?
There is no valid reason why we should not experience love




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Al Dubin

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Ken Heath

Never argue with your heart, it isn't smart, it isn't sound
Love don't know from season, logic, rhyme or reason
Love can be found in every port
Love gets around, in short

It has happened to a cricket in a thicket
It has happened on a streetcar and a bus
There has even been a rumor it has happened to a puma
Why shouldn't it happen to us?
It has happened to the mamma of a lama
To a pelican and to an octopus
Since it happened to the swordfish, it no longer is a "board fish"
Why shouldn't it happen to us?
It's elusive, profusive, nobody has an exclusive
On love, man, beast or dove
Take the regal old eagle, the porcupine and the beagle
Yes the kangaroo all pitch woo
It happened to a tuna at Laguna
To a girl named Myrtle and a guy named Gus
Why a lot of sense come to me by the shores of Isagumi
Why shouldn't it happen to us?

Oh the busy little hornet doesn't scorn it
To ignore it really is ridiculous
It's a ritual in Turkey, Motanique in Albuquerque
Why shouldn't it happen to us?
There's no ration on passion, l'amour is always in fashion
It wings beggars and kings
Take the cheetah and eeta, the halibut and the mosquito
Yes, and billy-goats feel their oats
Oh it thrills the tiny sparrow to its marrow
And the armadillo deems it super-plus
Why our ancient barnyard rooster finds it quite a morale booster
Why shouldn't it happen to us?
I had even heard a reindeer whisper "Please, say that again, dear,"
Why, oh why, shouldn't it happen to us?

Baculpo , Marben James F.

*board
*Hiawatha
*Anteater
*Martinique

Nick Fletcher

Its happened to a tuna in Lagoona. Hehe.

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