What's New
JJ Johnson Quartet Lyrics
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How is the world treating you?
You haven't changed a bit
Lovely as ever I must admit
Oh, what's new?
How did that romance come through?
We haven't met since then
What's new? Probably I'm boring you
But seeing you is grand
And you were sweet to offer your hand
I understand, adieu
Pardon my asking what's new
Of course you couldn't know
I haven't changed: I still love you so
Oh, what's new? Probably I'm boring you
But seeing you is grand
And you were sweet to offer your hand
Mama, I understand, adieu
Pardon my asking what's new
Of course you couldn't know
I haven't changed: I still love you so
The lyrics of JJ Johnson Quartet's song "What's New" speak of a chance encounter between two former lovers who have not seen each other for a while. The song opens with the singer asking "What's new?" and inquiring about how the world has been treating the other person. The singer then goes on to compliment the other person, saying they haven't changed a bit and are "lovely as ever." The conversation then turns to the other person's love life, with the singer asking how a previous romance is going. Despite the fact that they have not seen each other for some time, the singer is delighted to see their former lover again.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "What's new?" and the singer acknowledges that they may be boring the other person with their questions, but is happy to be seeing them again nonetheless. The singer thanks the other person for offering their hand and bids them farewell, saying "adieu." The song ends with the singer apologizing for asking what's new, stating that the other person could not have known that they still love them.
Overall, the lyrics of "What's New" convey a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness, as well as a desire to rekindle a past relationship. The repetition of the phrase "What's new?" underscores the theme of the unknown and the idea that the passage of time can bring changes that we may not be aware of.
Line by Line Meaning
What's new?
Asking what's happening in your life
How is the world treating you?
Asking about the way in which the world treats you
You haven't changed a bit
Noticing that the person looks the same as before
Lovely as ever I must admit
Complimenting the person for being as beautiful as ever
Oh, what's new?
Repeating the question to continue the conversation
How did that romance come through?
Asking about the outcome of a romantic situation
We haven't met since then
Commenting on how long it has been since they last met
Gee, but it's nice to see you again
Expressing happiness at seeing the person again
What's new? Probably I'm boring you
Acknowledging that the question may be repetitive but still wanting to maintain conversation
But seeing you is grand
Expressing that seeing the person is wonderful
And you were sweet to offer your hand
Thanking the person for a kind gesture
I understand, adieu
Acknowledging that the conversation has come to an end and saying goodbye
Pardon my asking what's new
Apologizing for asking a potentially repetitive question
Of course you couldn't know
Recognizing that the person may not have anything new to share
I haven't changed: I still love you so
Revealing that despite time passing, the person's feelings towards the other person have not changed
Mama, I understand, adieu
Using a slang term to say goodbye and acknowledging that the conversation has ended
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY BURKE, BOB HAGGART
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