For me
Jay-T Lyrics
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Never tell me dreams come true
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Ever tell me he will care
I'm certain it's the final curtain
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
They're writing songs of love but not for me
A lucky star's above but not for me
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Than any Russian play could guarantee
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
I guess he's not for me
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
In "For Me" by Jay-T, the lyrics paint a picture of a person who has lost their faith in love. The opening lyrics sarcastically address "old man sunshine," implying that this person is speaking to something that has no real effect on their life. The overall tone of the song is one of sadness and cynicism, with the singer stating that they don't want to hear from "cheerful Pollyannas" who believe in the idea of fated love.
The chorus reiterates the idea that love is not for this speaker, with the repeated phrase, "They're writing songs of love but not for me." The singer seems to view love as something that only happens to other people, a fate that they are not meant to experience. They compare their own life to a "Russian play," full of dark and depressive clouds.
Finally, the singer admits that they were a "fool" to have fallen in love in the first place, mourning the memory of a kiss that they now know will never lead to anything substantial. "For Me" presents a bleak perspective on love, but it's one that many people can identify with.
Line by Line Meaning
Old man sunshine listen you
I can't stand the optimism around me
Never tell me dreams come true
Don't try to convince me that my hopes can come true
Just try it and I'll start a riot
I'll get angry if you even try to make me believe in love
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Don't even think about telling me that he might care
Ever tell me he will care
I'm certain that he doesn't and won't care about me
I'm certain it's the final curtain
This is the end for me and any hope of love
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
I don't want to hear from anyone who has a positive outlook on love and fate
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
I don't believe that fate will bring me my soulmate
It's all bananas
It's all nonsense
They're writing songs of love but not for me
Love songs don't apply to me, I can't relate
A lucky star's above but not for me
Even though I might be lucky in other ways, love isn't one of them
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
My experiences with love have only led to sadness
Than any Russian play could guarantee
My love story is sadder than any Russian drama
I was a fool to fall and get that way
I regret falling in love, it was a mistake
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
I feel sad and disappointed about the way things have turned out
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Even though I know it's over, I can't forget the good times we had
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@canetintaxgj6540
I think Jay Critch deserves more recognition🔥
@jjjjraw
Female Doggy nah he dropped wendys, bully, something special(already leaked tho), and this in the past month. on top of like 3 videos that just dropped for older songs. he was slow but he up to something rn
@Slyrie
chill before he sell his soul
@Meroheem
He's going mainstream very soon
@alangodz6518
Female Doggy he drops a bunch of songs
@dunn104
Canetintax gj sooner than later he’ll get it
@soadneet
I been saying it for years, this man deserves more attention then what he got, dude got straight consistency
@trent624
Fact
@wastedimperium777
@Kenteaz it dont mean that he gettin the amount of attention he should be gettin🤦🏾
@soadneet
Kenteaz fuck u mean i dont where u gettin that info from like u know me🤣