Just One of Those Things
Jamie Cullum Lyrics


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I'm sorry to say that I didn't know her name
In fact the last six hours are a haze
Piecing together the fragments of a frame
Why my motor skills are out of phase
I feel like I've awoken in a maze
Though we've never met before
Baby, I am sure
Hm
1, 2,
A 1, 2, 3, 4

It was just one of those things
Just one of those crazy flings
One of those bells that now and then rings
One of those things

It was just one of those nights
Just one of those fabulous flights
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
It was one of those things

If we'd thought a bit about the end of it
As we started painting the town
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Was too hot not to cool down

So good-bye and amen
Here's hoping we'll meet now and then
It was great fun
But it was just one of those things
One of those things

If we'd thought a bit about the end of it
As we started painting the town
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Was too hot not to cool down

So good-bye, good-bye and amen
Here's hopin' we'll meet now and then




It was great fun
But it was just one of those things

Overall Meaning

In Jamie Cullum's "Just One of Those Things," the lyrics depict a one-night-stand story, where the singer wakes up with no recollection of the previous events. Cullum admits to not knowing the name of the person he spent his night with, and the whole experience feels like he's trying to piece together a puzzle through his blurry memories. The lyrics also suggest that the singers' affair was only temporary and enjoyable, but it was just like any other fling that comes and goes.


As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that their love is unsustainable and transitory. They knew from the beginning that their connection would never last, but at the moment, it felt worth it to indulge in their affair. The song's bouncy, lighthearted melody reflects the frivolity and casual attitude of the short-lived romance. Ultimately, the lyrics find the singer saying goodbye to their lover, realizing that their time together was just one of those fleeting moments.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm sorry to say that I didn't know her name
Regretfully, I cannot recall the name of the woman I had a brief encounter with


In fact the last six hours are a haze
To be frank, I have no recollection of the past six hours


Piecing together the fragments of a frame
Trying to form a coherent memory of the events from bits and pieces of information


Why my motor skills are out of phase
Wondering why my physical movements are not aligned or coordinated


I feel like I've awoken in a maze
Experiencing a disorienting feeling of confusion and uncertainty


Though we've never met before
Despite lacking any previous acquaintance


Baby, I am sure
Confidently believing that the connection was real


It was just one of those things
Our brief liaison was an example of a common and fleeting romantic encounter


Just one of those crazy flings
A reference to the passionate feelings and impulsivity of the experience


One of those bells that now and then rings
A metaphor for the infrequent yet powerful nature of such encounters


One of those things
Returning to the idea that our brief romance was nothing out of the ordinary


Just one of those nights
The intensity and thrill of the experience is likened to a magical evening


Just one of those fabulous flights
An idyllic and ethereal experience that felt like flying on downy wings


A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
A fanciful image representing how extraordinary the experience felt


It was one of those things
Re-establishing the idea that our romance was simply a matter of chance and circumstance


If we'd thought a bit about the end of it
Reflecting on how we might have acted differently had we considered the inevitable conclusion


As we started painting the town
Taking part in a lively social experience, such as a night out on the town


We'd have been aware that our love affair
Acknowledging that we should have expected that our relationship would eventually come to an end


Was too hot not to cool down
Recognizing that intense feelings cannot be sustained indefinitely


So good-bye and amen
A farewell, perhaps permanently or maybe until we meet again


Here's hoping we'll meet now and then
Expressing a desire to encounter each other in the future, even if it is not a romantic relationship


It was great fun
Summing up the experience as a pleasurable and enjoyable time


But it was just one of those things
Closing out the song with the repetition of the main theme that our romantic involvement was insignificant and inconsequential




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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