Aren't You Kind Of Glad We Did
Judy Garland Lyrics


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Oh, it really wasn't my intention
To disregard convention
It was just an impulse
That had to be obeyed.

Though it seems convention we've been scorning
I'll still not go in mourning
Though my reputation
Is blemished, I'm afraid.

With just one kiss
What heaven, what rapture, what bliss

Honestly, I thought you wouldn't.
Naturally, you thought you couldn't.
And probably we shouldn't.
But aren't you kind of glad we did?

Actually, it all was blameless.
Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless
So let's keep the lady nameless
But aren't you kind of glad we did?

Socially, I'll be an outcast
Obviously, we dined alone
On my good name there will be doubt cast
With never a sign of any chaperon.

No matter how they may construe it
Whether or not, we have to rue it
Whatever made us do it
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?





Whatever made us do it
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did

Overall Meaning

The song "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did" by Judy Garland and Dick Haymes is a romantic duet about two people who acted on impulse and broke societal conventions by having a kiss. The lyrics portray a sense of both guilt and excitement about their actions, as they know that their reputation might be affected. The singer acknowledges that their act might be considered shameless and that they might be labelled as outcasts in society. However, despite all this, they are thrilled about what they did and are glad that it happened.


Throughout the song, the singers express their inner feelings and the dilemma they face between their social standing and their desires. They highlight the fact that they are aware of the consequences of their actions, including the social stigma and the loss of reputation that comes with it. Yet, they cannot resist the temptation and the thrill of the moment, and hence went ahead with their kiss. The song portrays a sense of liberation from societal norms and highlights the joy that comes from following one's innermost desires and instincts.


In conclusion, "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did" is a song that celebrates the joy of embracing one's impulses and desires, even in the face of social conventions and societal judgement. The song conveys the thrill of acting on one's instincts and the excitement that comes from breaking free from social norms.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, it really wasn't my intention
I didn't plan for this to happen


To disregard convention
To ignore social norms


It was just an impulse
We acted on a sudden feeling


That had to be obeyed.
We had to follow our instincts


Though it seems convention we've been scorning
We've gone against what society expects


I'll still not go in mourning
I won't feel sorry for myself


Though my reputation
Despite what people may say about me


Is blemished, I'm afraid.
I'm worried about the stain on my character


With just one kiss
Our actions had a big impact


What heaven, what rapture, what bliss
It felt amazing


Honestly, I thought you wouldn't.
I didn't expect you to do it


Naturally, you thought you couldn't.
You didn't think it was possible


And probably we shouldn't.
We knew it wasn't the right thing to do


But aren't you kind of glad we did?
But don't you think it was worth it?


Actually, it all was blameless.
We didn't do anything wrong


Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless
People will still judge us unfairly


So let's keep the lady nameless
We won't reveal who was involved


Socially, I'll be an outcast
People will treat me differently


Obviously, we dined alone
It was just the two of us


On my good name there will be doubt cast
People will question my character


With never a sign of any chaperon.
No one was there to supervise us


No matter how they may construe it
However people interpret our actions


Whether or not, we have to rue it
Even if we regret what we did


Whatever made us do it
What led us to act that way


Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
Don't you think it was worth it, despite the consequences?


Whatever made us do it
What led us to act that way


Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
Don't you think it was worth it, despite the consequences?




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN

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