I'll Be Around
Johnny Smith and Stan Getz 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 lyrics of "I'll Be Around" are a poignant reflection on the singer's heartache and loss after the end of a love affair. The song begins with the admission that the singer will never be the same again, and that the stars have lost their meaning - a symbol of the shattered optimism that was once associated with love. The singer describes the emptiness that has replaced the joy of love, and the difficulty in finding solace in the natural world - even the singing of songbirds, a reminder of spring and renewal, fails to bring comfort. The mention of "once love was king but kings can be wrong" adds a note of bitterness, acknowledging the betrayal that may have contributed to the relationship's end.
The chorus reinforces the sense of sadness and longing, with the repetition of "I'll never be the same" driving home the finality of the loss. The pain is both emotional and physical, with an "ache in my heart" that cannot be ignored. The lyrics also hint at the idea that it is easy to conceal one's sorrow behind a smile or facade, but that the hurt runs deep and will never truly go away.
Overall, "I'll Be Around" is a beautifully expressed exploration of heartbreak and grief, set against a gentle, lilting melody that perfectly captures the melancholy mood of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never be the same
My life has changed permanently
Stars have lost their meaning for me
Things that I found beautiful before, now seem meaningless
Nothing's what it once use to be
Everything feels different from the way it used to be
And when the songbirds that sing
Even the birds' songs, which are supposed to sound joyful, now sound mournful
Tell me it's spring
I can't find joy in the signs of spring, which used to fill me with happiness
Once love was king but kings can be wrong
I used to believe that love was everything, but now I realize that even the most powerful things can be wrong or fail
There is such an ache in my heart
I feel a deep pain in my heart
Never be the same since we're apart
My life has forever changed since we have parted ways
Though there's a lot that a smile may hide
Even though I may look fine on the outside, inside I am still hurting
I know down deep inside
I am aware of my own feelings, even if I try to hide them
I'll never be the same never be the same again
I will never be able to go back to the way things were before, and I have to accept that my life has changed forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUNE MILLINGTON
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