In the mid-1970s, Venuti performed and recorded, again in the limelight: good examples of his latter-day recordings are the Chiaroscuro CD's Joe Venuti and Zoot Sims (CR(D) 142) and Joe & Zoot & More (CR(D)126). He died in Seattle, Washington.
Venuti was also a legendary practical joker.
I'll Never Be the Same
Joe Venuti Lyrics
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Stars have lost their meaning for me
I'll never be the same
Nothing's what it once use to be
And when the songbirds that sing
Tell me it's spring
I can't believe their song
Once love was king but kings can be wrong
There is such an ache in my heart
Never be the same since we're apart
Though there's a lot that a smile may hide
I know down deep inside
I'll never be the same never be the same again
I'll never be the same
Stars have lost their meaning for me
I'll never be the same
Nothing's what it once use to be
And when the songbirds that sing
Tell me it's spring
I can't believe their song
Once love was king but kings can be wrong
I'll never be the same
There is such an ache in my heart
Never be the same since we're apart
Though there's a lot that a smile may hide
I know down deep inside
the singer is describing the pain and sadness that they are feeling after going through a heartbreak. The stars have lost their meaning, potentially representing the loss of the magic and wonder in the world. The singer knows that things will never be the same after the heartbreak, and they cannot believe in the hope and renewal of springtime as they once did. The line "once love was king but kings can be wrong" conveys the idea that even though love may have seemed powerful and all-encompassing in the past, it can still end and leave one feeling lost and confused.
The singer's ache is described as being deep within their heart, indicating that the pain is not simply fleeting or surface-level. Despite trying to put on a smile, the singer knows that they will never be the same again. The repetition of the phrase "I'll never be the same" throughout the song emphasizes this idea and creates a sense of haunting finality. Overall, the lyrics convey the idea that heartbreak can have a profound and lasting impact on a person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never be the same
I am forever changed by what has happened
Stars have lost their meaning for me
Things that once seemed important to me are empty now
I'll never be the same
My life will never be as it was before
Nothing's what it once use to be
Everything has changed beyond recognition
And when the songbirds that sing
Even the sounds of nature have lost their charm for me
Tell me it's spring
Reminders of the changing seasons only bring me sadness now
I can't believe their song
I am incapable of finding joy in the things that once brought me happiness
Once love was king but kings can be wrong
Love once ruled my world, but it can lead to pain and disappointment
I'll never be the same
My life has been forever altered
There is such an ache in my heart
The pain I feel is deep and intense
Never be the same since we're apart
I am forever changed because of the absence of someone who was once so important to me
Though there's a lot that a smile may hide
I try to pretend that I am still the same, but inside I am broken
I know down deep inside
I am fully aware that I will never be the same again
I'll never be the same never be the same again
The changes to my life will be permanent and irrevocable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUNE MILLINGTON
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