A Ghost Of A Chance
Johnny Smith and Stan Getz Lyrics
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But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming
The lyrics of Johnny Smith's song "Ghost of a Chance with You" express the singer's yearning for the love of someone who seems to be out of reach. Despite his intense love and desire for them, he feels like he has no chance of winning them over because of the other lovers that surround them. He knows that even if he were to scheme and try to win them over, it's probably just a dream and unlikely to come true.
The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer realizes that he may never be able to win over the person he loves. By using the metaphor of a ghost, the song emphasizes the ephemeral and elusive nature of the singer's desires. In the second verse, the singer imagines a scenario where the person he loves might give him a chance if only they were open to a "tender kiss or two." However, he ultimately concludes that his dreams are futile, and it's unlikely that anything will ever come of them.
Overall, the lyrics are a poignant reflection on the pain of unrequited love and the difficulty of accepting that the person you desire may not feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
I have a great desire for your love and care deeply for you.
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
Unfortunately, I don't have any chance with you.
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
I believed I had found you, but there are other people around you who are interested in you.
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
I have no chance with you as there are other people in the picture.
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
If you could offer me your love and affection for just a moment,
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
You may realize that I'm the one you should be with.
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I would be loyal to you, but what's the point in trying to deceive you?
I know I must be dreaming
I understand that it's improbable for anything to happen between us, but I can't help but imagine us together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICKY SKOPELITIS
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