The Answer
Kurth & Taylor Lyrics
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One less gal to look after, I should be happy
But all I do is cry
Cry cry no more left to hold
Why did she go
I know that since she left
Though I try to forget to
It just cant be done
Each time the doorbell rings
I still run
I don't know how in the world
To stop thinking of her
Cause I still lover her so
Each day though, I start out
Crying my heart out
One less gal to look after, no more laughter
No more love
Since she went oh she went away
One less bell to answer
Why did she leave
Oh why, why did she leave me
Why did she go away
One less bell to answer
All I do is cry
Oh why, why did she leave me
Why did she go away
One less bell to answer
All I do is cry
Why did she leave me
These lyrics reflect the feeling of loss and heartbreak after a relationship ends. The singer acknowledges that in some ways, their life has become easier since their partner left - they have one less bell to answer, one less task to worry about. But despite this, the singer cannot help but cry and feel overwhelmed by the profound sense of emptiness that their partner's absence has brought.
The repetition of the line "Why did she go" emphasizes the singer's confusion and desperation for answers. They cannot understand why their partner left and this inability to make sense of the situation only fuels their sadness. The line "I don't know how in the world to stop thinking of her" showcases the singer's struggle to let go and move on - this person meant a lot to them and they cannot simply forget or erase their memories together.
The final line "All I do is cry" sums up the entire song - the singer is consumed by their sorrow and their tears are the only outlet they have to express their emotions. The choice to end the song on this line leaves the listener with a powerful impression of the singer's pain and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
One less bell to answer, one less egg to fry
One less responsibility to worry about, one less trivial task to complete
One less gal to look after, I should be happy
With one less person to take care of, I should be content
But all I do is cry
Yet, all I'm capable of doing is shedding tears
Cry cry no more left to hold
With no one left to embrace, tears are all I have
Why did she go
I cannot comprehend the reason for her departure
I know that since she left
Ever since she departed from my life
My life's so empty
My life is devoid of meaning
Though I try to forget to
Despite my efforts to erase her from memory
It just can't be done
It's an impossible feat to achieve
Each time the doorbell rings
Every time the doorbell chimes
I still run
I still hope that it's her standing behind the door
I don't know how in the world
I am clueless as to
To stop thinking of her
How to halt my constant contemplation of her
Cause I still lover her so
As I still deeply love her
Each day though, I start out
Every day I begin
Crying my heart out
Experiencing intense grief and despair
One less gal to look after, no more laughter
With one less person to take care of, there is less joy in my life
No more love
There is no longer any affection for me
Since she went oh she went away
Ever since she left me
One less bell to answer
I have one less burden, yet
Why did she leave
I cannot understand her abandonment
Oh why, why did she leave me
Why has she deserted me?
Why did she go away
What caused her to depart?
One less bell to answer
One less thing to incessantly worry about
All I do is cry
However, all I am able to do is weep
Oh why, why did she leave me
I am still pleading for an answer to why she left me
Why did she go away
What reason did she have for leaving me?
One less bell to answer
One less obligation, still
All I do is cry
Endlessly shedding tears
Why did she leave me
I am constantly struggling to comprehend her abandonment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David
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