But Not For Me
Matteo Brancaleoni Lyrics

Old man sunshine listen you
Addressing the concept of luck and opportunity, speaking about the overarching idea of sunshine being a precursor to good fortune.

Never tell me dreams come true
Skeptical of the idea that wishes or dreams will actually come true and change one's life for the better.

Just try it and I'll start a riot
This line holds a sarcastic tone, accusing those who encourage others to pursue their dreams of causing chaos and disorder when those dreams don't work out.

Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Naming a fictional advice columnist, instructing them that they should not attempt to convince the artist that their romantic interest will develop any feelings for them, as they believe this to be impossible.

Ever tell me he will care
Dismissing the notion that the person the artist is interested in has any romantic interest in them, and expressing frustration at anyone who suggests otherwise.

I'm certain it's the final curtain
Viewing any chance of a relationship with the person they are interested in as non-existent, and seeing their current state as the end or ‘final curtain’ of that potential romance.

I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Labeling optimists as 'Pollyannas', and rejecting the idea that fate or destiny will bring someone into the singer's life who they are meant to be with.

Who tell you fate supplies a mate
Reinforcing the previous line and asserting that fate does not control the lives of individuals, nor does it arrange for certain people to meet and fall in love.

It's all bananas
Suggesting that anyone who holds the idea of fate controlling a person's love life is mistaken, and that the idea is absurd and nonsensical (comparing the belief to the phrase “it's all bananas”).

They're writing songs of love but not for me
Expressing the singer's feelings of loneliness and isolation, as they observe others experiencing romantic love, but feel that they do not have any hope of finding love themselves.

A lucky star's above but not for me
Comparing their own lack of fortune in love to the idea of fate, represented by a lucky star that is not shining upon them.

With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Commenting on the singer's experience of life, where despite seeking love and connections with people, they seem to only find disappointment and negativity instead of joy and happiness represented by the 'clouds of gray.'

Than any Russian play could guarantee
Comparing their experience of romantic love to the often gloomy and tragic themes found in Russian literature and the theater (which they believe that one can depend on for a certain outcome), and stating that in reality, their life is still more difficult.

I was a fool to fall and get that way
Admitting that they were foolish to get caught up in their feelings for the object of their affection and allowing it to affect them so deeply (a phrase indicating disappointment in oneself).

Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
These are all expressions of disappointment, further emphasizing the regret that the singer feels about their foolishness in allowing themselves to fall in love.

Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Despite knowing that romance with this person is impossible, the singer cannot help but recall fond memories (like kissing) that make the regret and frustration even harder to bear.

I guess he's not for me
Finally accepting that the person the singer is interested in is simply not interested in them and that they will most likely never be able to experience a romantic relationship together.