No Matter What
Glenn-Endys Lyrics
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Somehow I want to cry
I know your sweet and idle chatter
Really means goodbye
This is no laughing matter
I thought we?d never part
This is no time for pretty patter
What of all the moon dreams
Shared together beside a garden wall
Love can't always have that perfect weather
A little rain must fall
Think of the dreams you'll shatter
If you should say we?re through
This is no laughing matter
Darling, I'm in love with you...!
The lyrics of Glen-Endys's song "No matter what" convey the feelings of heartbreak and disappointment after being left by a loved one. The tone of the song is serious and emotional, as the singer describes his pain and sorrow. The opening line, "This is no laughing matter," immediately sets a somber tone, suggesting that the situation is serious and not to be taken lightly. The next line, "Somehow I want to cry," reveals the singer's vulnerability and his struggle to cope with the pain of the breakup.
The subsequent lines convey the singer's realization that his partner's "sweet and idle chatter" was actually a way of saying goodbye. He had thought that they would never part, and so he is taken aback by the sudden turn of events. The line "This is no time for pretty patter while you break my heart" highlights the singer's frustration at his partner's lack of concern for his feelings.
The lyrics then shift to memories of happier times when the couple shared "moon dreams" together. The phrase "Love can't always have that perfect weather, a little rain must fall" acknowledges that every relationship has its difficulties and that it's important to weather the storm. The singer then pleads with his partner to consider the dreams they had together and to not shatter them by ending things.
Overall, the lyrics of "No matter what" are a heartfelt exploration of the pain of heartbreak, the disappointment of lost love, and the struggle to come to terms with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
This is no laughing matter
The situation is very serious and not something to be joked about.
Somehow I want to cry
Despite the seriousness of the situation, the singer is overcome with sadness.
I know your sweet and idle chatter
The singer recognizes that the other person's pleasant conversation is insincere and masks their true intentions.
Really means goodbye
The other person intends to end the relationship.
I thought we?d never part
The singer was under the impression that their relationship was strong and would never end.
This is no time for pretty patter
There is no place for meaningless talk when the relationship is falling apart.
While you break my heart
The other person is actively hurting the singer emotionally.
What of all the moon dreams
The romantic dreams and hopes shared by the couple.
Shared together beside a garden wall
The setting where they shared these dreams.
Love can't always have that perfect weather
Relationships will inevitably have some difficult times.
A little rain must fall
There will be some hardships in the relationship.
Think of the dreams you'll shatter
The other person is responsible for ruining the shared dreams of the couple.
If you should say we?re through
If the other person decides to end the relationship.
Darling, I'm in love with you...!
The singer wants the other person to understand that they truly love them and are committed to the relationship despite the difficulties.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Buddy Kaye, Al Frisch
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