Sometimes I'm Happy
Harry Allen Quintet Lyrics
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Sweetheart, when you are not near
All that you claim must be true
For I'm just the same as you
[Chorus]
Sometimes I'm happy, sometimes I'm blue
My disposition depends on you
If I can find the sun in your eyes
Sometimes I love you, sometimes I hate you
But when I hate you, it's 'cause I love you
That's how I am, so what can I do?
I'm happy when I'm with you
Stars are smiling at me from your eyes
Sunbeams now there will be in the skies
Tell me that you will be true
That will all depend on you
[Chorus]
The song Sometimes I'm Happy by Harry Allen Quintet is a classic love song that explores the emotional depths of being in love. The first two lines of the song "Every day seems like a year, Sweetheart, when you are not near" emphasize the longing that the singer has when their partner is not around. The following lines "All that you claim must be true, For I'm just the same as you" suggest that the singer believes that their partner is as invested in the relationship as they are. The chorus of the song is where the title comes from and explains the singer's disposition. "Sometimes I'm happy, sometimes I'm blue, My disposition depends on you" captures the idea that the singer's happiness or sadness is directly related to their partner's presence or absence. The following lines "I never mind the rain from the skies, If I can find the sun in your eyes" emphasizes the power their partner has over them. Overall, the song is about the complexity of love and how it can make a person feel both happy and sad.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was originally written for a Broadway musical called "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" in 1951. The song has since been covered by numerous artists, including Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Another interesting fact is that the song was used in Woody Allen's film "Stardust Memories" where it is performed by Irving Aaronson and His Commanders. The song is also a favorite of jazz musicians and has been featured in many jazz recordings.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day seems like a year
Time passes very slowly when you're not with me.
Sweetheart, when you are not near
My feelings of love and longing are intensified when you're not around.
All that you claim must be true
I trust and believe everything you say to me.
For I'm just the same as you
I understand and empathize with your emotions because I feel the same way.
Sometimes I'm happy, sometimes I'm blue
My mood is entirely dependent on whether you are present or absent in my life.
My disposition depends on you
My overall attitude and outlook on life is determined by our relationship.
I never mind the rain from the skies
I don't care about negative external circumstances as long as I have you.
If I can find the sun in your eyes
As long as I can see love and happiness in your gaze, I don't need anything else.
Sometimes I love you, sometimes I hate you
My emotions are complex and fluctuate often, but they are always linked to my intense feelings for you.
But when I hate you, it's 'cause I love you
Even negative emotions are rooted in my love for you, and not because of anything you've actually done wrong.
That's how I am, so what can I do?
I can't help the intensity and complexity of my emotions, it's just part of who I am and how I feel about you.
I'm happy when I'm with you
My happiness is directly linked to being in your presence.
Stars are smiling at me from your eyes
Your eyes are so beautiful and filled with love that it feels like the stars themselves are looking at me with joy.
Sunbeams now there will be in the skies
Your love brings warmth and happiness into my life, like the sun breaking through the clouds.
Tell me that you will be true
Please promise that you will always be sincere and faithful in our relationship.
That will all depend on you
The trust and security in our relationship depends solely on your actions and choices.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: CLIFFORD GREY, IRVING CAESAR, VINCENT YOUMANS
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