Peter Gunn
Henry Mancini and his orchestra and chorus Lyrics
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All that buzzin' makes me dizzy
Couldn't count on all my fingers
All the dates you had with swingers
Bye, bye, bye, baby
I'm gonna kiss you goodbye and go right through that doorway
So long, I'm leaving
Don't look surprised, you know you've buttered your bread
So now it's fair, you should stare at the back of my head
If you write a letter to me
My former friend, don't you end with an R.S.V.P.
I'm going bye, bye, I'm moving
Tomorrow I may be splittin' to Britain or Norway
I'm saying bye, bye, bye baby
Now that I heard all that jazzing whereas I have had it, I've had it
I'm through now with you now
So baby it's au revouir
Adios, ciao, ciao, goodbye
The lyrics of Henry Mancini's song, Peter Gunn, speak of a man who has grown tired of his relationship with a woman. He is fed up with her constant phone conversations and dates with other men, and has finally made the decision to leave her. The opening lines of the song refer to the woman's phone line always being busy, causing the man to feel dizzy from the constant buzzing noise. He then goes on to mention how many dates the woman has had, insinuating that she is a promiscuous woman. The chorus of the song consists of the man saying goodbye to the woman and making it clear that this is the last time they will see each other in public. He tells her not to be surprised because she has brought this upon herself.
Towards the end of the song, the man becomes more resolute in his decision to leave the woman. He mentions the possibility of moving to Britain or Norway, emphasizing his desire to leave the country altogether. The final lines of the song make it clear that he has had enough of the woman's "jazzing" and is through with her. He bids her farewell, expressing his disdain for the relationship and his desire to move on.
Overall, "Peter Gunn" is a song about a man who has grown fed up with his relationship with a woman and has finally come to the decision to leave her. The lyrics emphasize his frustration with her behavior and insinuate that she is not trustworthy. The chorus of the song makes it clear that there is no going back, and that the man is determined to move on with his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night your line is busy
You're always on the phone with someone else
All that buzzin' makes me dizzy
Your constant communication with others is overwhelming
Couldn't count on all my fingers
You've been on too many dates with other people to keep track of
All the dates you had with swingers
You've been seeing people who are not monogamous
Bye, bye, bye, baby
I'm leaving you
I'm gonna kiss you goodbye and go right through that doorway
I'm leaving and not looking back
So long, I'm leaving
I'm saying goodbye
This is the last time we'll meet on the street going your way
I'm done with this relationship and won't be crossing paths with you anymore
Don't look surprised, you know you've buttered your bread
You shouldn't be shocked, you knew you were being unfaithful
So now it's fair, you should stare at the back of my head
It's only fair for me to leave you and not look back
If you write a letter to me
In the unlikely event that you write to me
My former friend, don't you end with an R.S.V.P.
Don't bother responding to me
I'm going bye, bye, I'm moving
I'm leaving and possibly moving to a different country
Tomorrow I may be splittin' to Britain or Norway
I may be leaving the country soon
I'm saying bye, bye, bye baby
I'm saying goodbye to you for good
Now that I heard all that jazzing whereas I have had it, I've had it
I'm done with all the drama and chaos caused by your infidelity
I'm through now with you now
I'm completely done with you
So baby it's au revouir
Goodbye forever
Adios, ciao, ciao, goodbye
Goodbye in multiple languages
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HENRY NICOLA MANCINI
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