Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
Howard Alden & Bucky Pizzarelli Lyrics
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But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
Since everyone spread the story
With his own little personal touch
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Is over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
In Howard Alden and Bucky Pizzarelli's "Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me," the singer is asking his lover to ignore the rumors and gossip surrounding their relationship and to wait until he speaks to her directly before making any decisions or judgments. The singer acknowledges that he has been seen with someone new, but he insists that it doesn't mean he's being unfaithful. He reassures his lover that he still has feelings for her, and that any other person he may have seen is irrelevant to their relationship. The song expresses a common theme in relationships: the need for communication and honesty between two people. It also highlights the destructive nature of gossip and how it can often ruin relationships based on hearsay alone.
The lyrics are poetic and convey a sense of longing and passion. The melody is smooth and jazzy, with the guitar and other instruments providing a mellow background. The song has a timeless quality and has been covered by many artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone told someone and someone told you
Information about me has been passed around from person to person until it reached you.
But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
The people who told you about me probably didn't intend to upset or harm you.
Since everyone spread the story
With his own little personal touch
As the information spreads, each person adds their own interpretation or embellishment, making it less reliable.
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Don't take action or believe anything about me until you hear directly from me.
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Is over my head
I don't understand why people would want to cause harm or spread false rumors about someone's aspirations or goals.
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
If you believe what others have said and don't give me a fair chance to explain, our romantic relationship is unlikely to succeed.
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
It's true that I've spent time with someone new, but it doesn't necessarily mean that I've been unfaithful or lost my feelings for you.
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Even when we're not physically together, my feelings for you remain strong and genuine.
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
Past experiences with other people may be memorable or exciting, but they don't compare to my passion and love for you.
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
Again, I implore you to wait until you hear the truth directly from me. And you can trust that I will always be honest with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BOB RUSSELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Laura Kolb
Terrific - We love Bucky ,and this is a great duo sound :)
Gabriele Falchieri
grande arte della chitarra jazz con immenso swing
Mark Capon
At 3:18 Howard Alden quotes from 'The Boy Next Door'. Nice!
Hal Davis
A fine duo. I've been listening to Howard Alden for years (but less so since I moved from NY in 1996), and to Bucky Pizzarelli for decades. Glad to see so much Alden here...
Debra Jardine
lucky and bucky