After appearing in Vaudeville theater with her sisters, Judy was signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a teenager. There she made more than two dozen films, including nine with Mickey Rooney, and the film with which she would be most identified, "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). After 15 years, Judy was released from the studio but gained renewed success through record-breaking concert appearances, including a critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall concert, a well-regarded but short-lived television series, and a return to film acting beginning with "A Star Is Born" (1954).
Despite her professional triumphs, Judy battled personal problems throughout her life. Insecure about her appearance, her feelings were compounded by film executives who told her she was unattractive and overweight. Plied with drugs to control her weight and increase her productivity, Garland endured a decades-long struggle with addiction. Garland was plagued by financial instability, often owing hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes, and her first four of five marriages ended in divorce. She attempted suicide on a number of occasions. Garland died of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 47, leaving children Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft, and Joey Luft.
Legacy
Judy Garland's legacy as a performer and a personality has endured long after her death. The American Film Institute named Garland eighth among the "Greatest Female Stars of All Time". She has been the subject of over two dozen biographies since her death, including the well-received "Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir" by her daughter, Lorna Luft. Luft's memoir was later adapted into the multiple award-winning television mini-series, "Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows", which won Emmy Awards for two actresses portraying Garland (Tammy Blanchard and Judy Davis).
Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. These include "Over the Rainbow," which was ranked as the number one movie song of all time in the American Film Institute's "100 Years...100 Songs" list. Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (#76), "Get Happy" (#61), "The Trolley Song" (#26), and "The Man That Got Away" (#11).
Judy Garland has twice been honored on U.S. postage stamps, in 1989 (as Dorothy) and again in 2006 (as Vicki Lester from A Star Is Born).
Where Are You?
Judy Garland Lyrics
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And I hope you're satisfied
You've got me where you want me
And you hardly even tried
One single look was all I took
And then, starry-eyed
I watched my poor old heart
Go on that roller-coaster ride
But I know darn well I will
My hopes are pretty slender
And my chances almost nil
Why should I try to alibi
Anyone can see
You've got me where you want me
And it's where I wanna be
You've got me where you want me
And I hope you're satisfied
You've got me where you want me
And you never even tried
A single look was all it took
And then, starry-eyed
I watched my poor heart
Go on that roller-coaster ride
I say I won't surrender
But I know darn well you will
My hopes are pretty slender
And my chances almost nil
Why should I try to alibi
When anyone can see
You've got me where you want me
You've got me where you want me
And it's where I wanna be
And it's where I wanna be
And it's where I wanna be
In Judy Garland's song "Where Are You?", the lyrics describe a person who has completely fallen under someone's spell. The singer acknowledges that they are in the exact place the other person wants them to be, and despite their initial resistance, they know deep down that they will eventually give in. The song conveys a feeling of helplessness, where the singer admits that their hopes and chances of resisting are slim, but they continue to deceive themselves by saying they won't surrender.
The lyrics suggest that the other person has a powerful hold over the singer with just a single glance. They are described as being "starry-eyed" and watching their heart go on a roller-coaster ride, indicating the whirlwind of emotions they experience. The singer recognizes that their attempts to make excuses or deny their feelings are futile, as anyone can see how deeply they are affected.
The repetition of the line "You've got me where you want me, and it's where I wanna be" highlights the conflicted nature of the singer's emotions. Despite the fear of surrendering to this intense attraction, they confess that deep down, they actually want to be in this vulnerable state. It conveys a sense of longing and desire for the other person, even though it may not be the most rational or advantageous choice.
Overall, "Where Are You?" portrays a person who has succumbed to the power of someone else's captivating presence, realizing that they are right where the other person wants them to be, and sincerely desiring to remain there.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got me where you want me
I am completely under your control and influence
And I hope you're satisfied
I hope that you are content with having such power over me
And you hardly even tried
You effortlessly obtained this control over me
One single look was all I took
Just one glance from you was enough to captivate me
And then, starry-eyed
I became mesmerized and infatuated
I watched my poor old heart
I observed my vulnerable and fragile heart
Go on that roller-coaster ride
Go through a tumultuous journey filled with emotions and ups and downs
I say I won't surrender
I claim that I will not give in to your power
But I know darn well I will
But deep down, I am aware that I will eventually give in
My hopes are pretty slender
My aspirations for resisting your control are not very strong
And my chances almost nil
And my likelihood of breaking free from your grasp is almost nonexistent
Why should I try to alibi
Why should I make excuses or justify my situation
Anyone can see
It is apparent to anyone who observes
You've got me where you want me
You have me in the exact position you desire
And it's where I wanna be
And strangely, it is the place I desire to be
You've got me where you want me
I remain under your control
And you never even tried
Surprisingly, you never even made an effort to have power over me
A single look was all it took
Just a single glance from you was enough to bewitch me
And then, starry-eyed
And then, filled with admiration and fascination
I watched my poor heart
I observed my vulnerable and emotional heart
Go on that roller-coaster ride
Experience a wild and unpredictable journey of emotions
I say I won't surrender
I declare that I will not yield to your influence
But I know darn well you will
However, I am well aware that you will overpower me eventually
My hopes are pretty slender
My aspirations for resisting your control are not very strong
And my chances almost nil
And the likelihood of me breaking free from your grasp is almost nonexistent
Why should I try to alibi
Why should I bother making excuses or justifications
When anyone can see
Because anyone who observes can clearly recognize
You've got me where you want me
You have successfully placed me in the position you desire
And it's where I wanna be
And strangely, it is the exact place I desire to remain
And it's where I wanna be
And this is exactly where I choose to stay
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danny Chavez
I love when Mickey asks her to sing him a song and she says at 0:08 How do you know i can? Her voice. Her eyes. Her smile. 🥰
NRZ
Even though they’re just lines to the movie- he’s right, she even sings when she speaks. ❤️✨
Yas Old Hollywood
Omg, yes.
alex moon
People told her she was ugly but just look at her, she outshines everything. Beautiful and talented 💕
Melianna
People compared her to Hollywood beauties : Ava Gardner, Rita Hayworth. and many more.
But for sure she was not ugly.
Kevin Burke
Ur thinking of Liza they called her ugly
Lydia Sanchez
it never fails to hurt me deep inside that behind the scenes and Hollywood sets, that Judy was starved and severely mistreated by MGM. Rest in power Judy, paving the way and making this world feel safe for someone like me.
Laura C
These two made the best movies
It just warms the heart.
Di Bal
I absolutely love Judy here! It's my probably my favorite movie scene of hers (apart from The Man That Got Away in ASIB). She is so full of wonder, her smile is heartwarming, and those eyes are insanely gorgeous. Such a genuine, natural performance. I've always wondered how she would have ended up if given a chance to lead a happy, healthy life surrounded by people who loved and cared for her.
Danny Chavez
I agree 100%