What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Les Brown And His Orchestra Feat. Doris Day Lyrics
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And the couples we know are fondly kissing
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
Maybe it's much too early in the game
Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's eve?
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year, New Year's Eve?
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations you received
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
Oh, what are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
The song "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" by Les Brown and His Orchestra featuring Doris Day is a soulful ballad that follows the thoughts of an individual as they contemplate whether they will spend New Year's Eve with their significant other or not. The lyrics capture the excitement of the holiday season where the bells ring, horns blow and couples are kissing. During this time, the singer reflects on the possibility of being with their loved one or simply being "among the missing," which in this context refers to not having a partner to celebrate with.
The second verse raises questions regarding the uncertainty of the future and the possibility of who will hold the person they love when the clock strikes midnight. The chorus repeats the question "what are you doing New Year's Eve?" emphasizing the desire to know what their loved one will be doing on such an important night. The final stanza shows a glimmer of hope that the singer may get a chance to spend their New Year's Eve with their love, amidst the thousand invitations they may have received.
The song's lyrics are simple yet convey the universal experience of longing for companionship on the night of the New Year. The upbeat tempo is fitting for the holiday season and adds to the anticipation of the lyrics. It's no wonder that the song has been widely covered and is a popular soundtrack for New Year's Eve celebrations.
Line by Line Meaning
When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
When the ringing of the bells and the blowing of the horns can be heard
And the couples we know are fondly kissing
And the couples we know are enjoying each other's company with fondness
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
Am I going to be with you or will I be absent?
Maybe it's much too early in the game
It could be too soon to talk about this
Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
But still, I wanted to ask you anyway
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's eve?
What are your plans for New Year's Eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
I'm wondering who will hold you tightly in their arms
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
At exactly midnight that night
Welcoming in the New Year, New Year's Eve?
Will you be celebrating the New Year on New Year's Eve?
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
It's possible that I'm being unrealistic
I'd ever be the one you chose
That you would choose me above all others
Out of the thousand invitations you received
Out of the numerous invitations you've gotten
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
But in case I have just a small possibility
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
Here is the question that could determine everything
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
What are your plans for New Year's Eve?
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
But in case I have just a small possibility
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
Here is the question that could determine everything
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
What are your plans for New Year's Eve?
Oh, what are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
Oh, what are you doing New Year's Eve?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser
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@patriciagiannascoli7408
God bless Miss Day. I love her. Her voice is as beautiful as her face. Merry Christmas to everyone.
@bruiser7783
Awesome
@larameethebookworm
Somehow the artists from this period seem so much more authentic.
@johntiggleman4686
Nice, but I'd rather not watch your turntable running.
@wilpri
I prefer her acting to her singing. It's really pretty boring, even tho I always wanted to BE Doris Day...