Love Letters
Heyman Lyrics
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My bookie says my odds are next to none
But I'd worry if my chances were improving
I got ulcers from the worrying I've done
And they worry too
Well, I'm worried I may find a four leaf clover
Lord knows I can't sleep if nothing's wrong
Takes a worried man to sing a worried song
Takes a worried man to sing a worried song
Come on and worry now
I worry about my tan, my skin's all white
I ought to go outside, but the sun's too damn bright
I worry about disease and worry about the flu
And if you got it me or if I got it from you
If I were you, I'd worry about that tooth
Well, I worry about big business and if they tell the truth
I worry about the Commies undermining all our youth
I worry about Afghanistan, I worry about the Poles
O if they drop the big one, will we all llive in holes
Ah, wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute
Ah, nevermind, nevermind
I was worried that was gonna happen
You don't worry about it, I'll worry about it
I'll be up anyway, it's all right
What am I gonna do
In Love Letters, Heyman is singing about his constant state of worrying, from his present situation to his health, to the state of the world. He acknowledges that his bookie says the odds are against him, but he can't help but worry even if his chances were improving. He has ulcers as a result of all the worrying he's done. The chorus emphasizes that it takes a worried man to sing a worried song, suggesting that he is resigned to his constant worrying and it is a part of who he is.
The lyrics also touch on various topics that he worries about, such as finding a four-leaf clover and not being able to sleep if something is not wrong. He worries about disease and if he contracted it from someone else, and he even worries about his tan being too white. He also mentions worrying about politics and world events, such as big business and the communist threat. However, towards the end of the song, Heyman seems to resign himself to his worrying, making light of it and accepting that he will always worry.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I worry about my present situation
I am concerned about my current state or condition in life
My bookie says my odds are next to none
My bookie predicts that my probability of success is low
But I'd worry if my chances were improving
However, I would still be anxious even if my chances of succeeding increased
I got ulcers from the worrying I've done
I have developed painful sores in my stomach due to excessive worrying
And they worry too
Other people are also concerned about my situation
Well, I'm worried I may find a four leaf clover
I am anxious that even if I find good luck, something bad will happen
Lord knows I can't sleep if nothing's wrong
I have trouble sleeping when everything seems to be going well
I'm worried that my troubles might be over
I fear that if my problems go away, I will have nothing left to worry about
Takes a worried man to sing a worried song
It takes someone who is always anxious to sing a song about their worries
Come on and worry now
Join me in my anxiety and fear
I worry about my tan, my skin's all white
I am anxious about having pale skin and think I should spend more time in the sun
I ought to go outside, but the sun's too damn bright
However, I feel uncomfortable going outside due to the intensity of the sun
I worry about disease and worry about the flu
I am concerned about the possibility of getting sick and catching the flu
And if you got it me or if I got it from you
I am worried about potentially catching an illness from someone else or others catching it from me
If I were you, I'd worry about that tooth
If I were in your position, I would be anxious about that particular tooth
Well, I worry about big business and if they tell the truth
I am concerned about corporations and if they are honest
I worry about the Commies undermining all our youth
I am anxious about Communists and their perceived influence on young people
I worry about Afghanistan, I worry about the Poles
I am concerned about global affairs in Afghanistan and Poland
O if they drop the big one, will we all llive in holes
I am worried that if there is a catastrophic event, we will all have to live underground in bunkers
Ah, wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute
Wait a moment
Ah, nevermind, nevermind
Forget about it
I was worried that was gonna happen
I was anxious that something bad was about to occur
You don't worry about it, I'll worry about it
Don't be concerned, I will take care of it
I'll be up anyway, it's all right
I will be awake regardless, it's not a problem
What am I gonna do
What can I do about my worries?
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Victor Young, Edward Heyman
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@gabrielcamacho1042
My uncle was Edwards partner great music
@MarcelRock
Cool.. I suppose you are very proud of that. πππ