In 1944, when Jo Stafford left The Pied Pipers to go solo, June replaced her in that group. With the Pipers, she recorded a number of hits: "Lily Belle", "Mam'selle", "In the Middle of May", "My Happiness", and the Pipers' trademark song, "Dream". In 1945, she dubbed the singing voice for Vera-Ellen in the film Wonder Man.
In 1950 she left the group to become a soloist. The next year she married orchestra leader Axel Stordahl. Her recordings for Capitol Records were backed up by Stordahl's orchestra. In 1953 she had three charted hits on Capitol: "Say You're Mine Again", "No Stone Unturned", and "For the First Time".
On her death in 1973, at the age of 53, June Hutton was buried in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California next to her husband.
Afterglow: Never In A Million Years
June Hutton Lyrics
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Surround myself around my own fantasy
You just gotta be strong and believe in yourself
Forget all the sadness 'cause love is all you need
Love is all you need
Do you know what it's like to be alone in this world
When you're down and out on your luck and you're a failure
You think it's all been a waste of time
It's been a bad year
You start believing everything's gonna be alright
Next minute you're down and you're flat on your back
A brand new day is beginning
Get that sunny feeling and you're on your way (way)
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Do you know how it feels when you don't have friend (friend)
Without a job and no money to spend
You're a stranger
All you think about is suicide
One of these days you're gonna lose the fight
You better keep out of danger - yeah
That same old feeling just keeps burning deep inside (inside)
You keep telling yourself it's gonna be the end
Oh - get yourself together
Things are looking better everyday (day)
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
This is the only life for me - yeah
Surround myself around my own fantasy
You just gotta be strong and believe in yourselves
Forget all the sadness 'cause love is all you need
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
You just gotta be strong and believe in yourselves
Forget all the sadness 'cause love is all you need yeah
Love is all you need
Oh baby love is all you need
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Keep passing the open windows
In "Never In A Million Years" by June Hutton, the lyrics describe the challenges of being alone in life, feeling like a failure, and having no hope for the future. The song emphasizes the importance of self-belief and the power of love to overcome these obstacles. The verses detail the struggles of the singer, who has experienced the depths of despair and contemplated suicide. However, the chorus reminds them to rely on their strength and to keep moving forward, even when the road ahead seems bleak.
The repeated line "just keep passing the open windows" adds a layer of ambiguity to the song, as it is not clear what the open windows represent. They could be interpreted as opportunities for escape, for example, from the singer's own negative thoughts or from external difficulties. Alternatively, the open windows could be seen as a metaphor for hope, reminding the listener that an open window is a source of fresh air and new possibilities.
In summary, the message of the song is one of perseverance in the face of adversity, and the importance of believing in oneself and in the power of love to overcome life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the only life for me - yeah
I am content with my life and do not wish for anything else
Surround myself around my own fantasy
I create my own world where I am happy and fulfilled
You just gotta be strong and believe in yourself
In order to succeed, you must have confidence in yourself
Forget all the sadness 'cause love is all you need
Love can cure any sadness or pain
Do you know what it's like to be alone in this world
Have you ever experienced loneliness?
When you're down and out on your luck and you're a failure
During times of hardship and failure, it may seem like there is no hope
Wake up screaming in the middle of the night
Having nightmares or anxious thoughts that wake you up in the middle of the night can be distressing
You think it's all been a waste of time
Experiencing doubt about whether or not your efforts have been worthwhile
It's been a bad year
The past year has been difficult and challenging
You start believing everything's gonna be alright
Despite the difficulties, you start to feel optimistic about the future
Next minute you're down and you're flat on your back
Suddenly, things take a turn for the worse and you feel defeated
A brand new day is beginning
Each day brings new opportunities and a fresh start
Get that sunny feeling and you're on your way (way)
Feeling positive and optimistic can help you achieve your goals
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Stay positive and keep moving forward
Do you know how it feels when you don't have friend (friend)
Have you ever experienced loneliness without any friends?
Without a job and no money to spend
Being unemployed and without funds can be challenging
You're a stranger
Feeling disconnected and isolated from others
All you think about is suicide
Having suicidal thoughts and feeling hopeless
One of these days you're gonna lose the fight
There may come a time when the struggle seems too difficult to overcome
You better keep out of danger - yeah
Be mindful of dangerous situations
That same old feeling just keeps burning deep inside (inside)
A persistent feeling of pain or sadness that is hard to overcome
You keep telling yourself it's gonna be the end
Feeling like there is no hope or a positive outcome
Oh - get yourself together
Pull yourself together and stay focused on the positive
Things are looking better everyday (day)
Despite the difficulties, the future is beginning to look brighter
You just gotta be strong and believe in yourselves
In order to succeed, you must have confidence in yourself
Just keep passing the open windows
Stay positive and keep moving forward
Forget all the sadness 'cause love is all you need yeah
Love can cure any sadness or pain
Love is all you need
Love is the key to happiness and fulfillment
Just keep passing the open windows
Stay positive and keep moving forward
Just keep passing the open windows
Stay positive and keep moving forward
Just keep passing the open windows
Stay positive and keep moving forward
Just keep passing the open windows
Stay positive and keep moving forward
Just keep passing the open windows
Stay positive and keep moving forward
Just keep passing the open windows
Stay positive and keep moving forward
Keep passing the open windows
Stay positive and keep moving forward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Geoffrey Downes, John Wetton
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