Ken Peplowski (born May 23, 1959) is a jazz clarinetist born in Cleveland, … Read Full Bio ↴Ken Peplowski (born May 23, 1959) is a jazz clarinetist born in Cleveland, Ohio, known primarily for playing in the swing music idiom. He is sometimes compared to Benny Goodman in terms of tone and virtuosity. For over a decade, Peplowski recorded for Concord Records; his most recent albums have appeared on the Nagel-Heyer Records record label.
In 2007 Peplowski was named jazz advisor of Oregon Festival of American Music and music director of Jazz Party at The Shedd, both in Eugene, Oregon.

Don
Ken Peplowski Lyrics

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I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ken Peplowski's song "Don" describe the deep yearning and longing for someone's love, despite feeling like the odds are stacked against them. The singer is passionately in love with someone and acknowledges that they have no chance of being with that person. They express the belief that they had finally found their love, but that other lovers surround them, making their chances of being together slim to none. The singer admits that their love is unrequited, and they are filled with desperation and frustration.

Throughout the song, the singer seems to be pleading with their love interest to give them a chance, to see that they are the best match for them. They express the belief that if their love interest were to give them a chance and experience just a "tender kiss or two," they would realize that the singer is the true lover for them. However, the singer is resigned to the fact that their love is unattainable, and their dreams of being with this person are hopeless.

Overall, the lyrics to "Don" describe the intense emotions that come with unrequited love. The singer is in agony, torn between their desire for their love and their understanding that it will never come to fruition. The song is a powerful portrayal of the heartache and longing that can come with unfulfilled love.

Line by Line Meaning

I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
I am deeply in love with you and can't bear to be without your love.

But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I am aware that you don't reciprocate my love and I have no chance with you.

I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
I believed I had finally found the one I love, but there are other people in your life.

And 'I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!'
Despite my feelings, I know that I have no hope of winning your heart.

If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
If you were willing to give me a chance and allow me to express my feelings, you might find that we're meant to be together.

You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
If you gave us a chance, you might realize that we are truly meant to be together.

And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I would be completely faithful to you, but it doesn't make sense for me to plot or plan how to win your heart.

I know I must be dreaming
I am aware that my hope of being with you may be unrealistic and is likely just a dream.

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Written by: Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor Popular Young

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