Restless
Helen Ward Benny Goodman And His Orchestra Lyrics
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What to do, I've got a restless spell.
How about you, are you alone as well?
What to do, I've got a restless spell.
Why should this love of mine find me
Restless and moody and blue
Shadows all seem to remind me
Love is swell, but you can't love alone,
Might as well be a statue of stone.
I'm lost without you dear, but what to do,
'Cause I've got a restless spell.
The lyrics to "Restless" by Helen Ward Benny Goodman And His Orchestra depict a feeling of restlessness and longing for someone who is not present. Ward begins by acknowledging that there is so much to tell this person but they are not there to listen. She then confesses to her own restlessness, asking if the person she is missing is also feeling alone. The chorus states that this love has brought about feelings of restlessness, moodiness, and sadness, all of which remind her that this person is meant for her and she is meant for them.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of having someone to love and how it is impossible to love alone. Ward compares being alone in love to being a statue made of stone, emphasizing the immovable, unchanging nature of a lonely heart. She concludes by stating that she is lost without this person, but she still has a restless spell, unable to find peace without them.
Line by Line Meaning
Days without you when there's so much to tell,
Being away from you for a long time is really hard, especially when there are so many things that I want to share with you.
What to do, I've got a restless spell.
I can't seem to calm down or be at ease because of how much I miss you.
How about you, are you alone as well?
I wonder if you're feeling the same way as I am, being lonely and longing for each other's company.
Why should this love of mine find me
I'm questioning why I even fell in love with you in the first place.
Restless and moody and blue
Loving you has made me anxious, unstable, and sad.
Shadows all seem to remind me
Anything and everything around me makes me think of you and how much I miss you.
You're meant for me, dear, and I'm meant for you.
Despite how challenging it might be to be apart, deep down, I know that we're meant to be together.
Love is swell, but you can't love alone,
Being in love is great, but it's not enough if one person is alone and without the other.
Might as well be a statue of stone.
It's as if I'm a lifeless and emotionless statue without you by my side.
I'm lost without you dear, but what to do,
I feel helpless and unsure of what to do without you in my life.
'Cause I've got a restless spell.
My current state of restlessness and unease is just a result of how much I miss and need you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NANCY LAMPE
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An old favorite.
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marvelous 1935 recording.