Her career peaked in the late 1960s with a string of pop music hits. Her best-known hit, These Boots Are Made for Walkin' - which popularized and made her synonymous with Go-Go boots - was written by Lee Hazlewood. These Boots... has been covered by many artists such as Geri Halliwell, Megadeth, Jessica Simpson, Lil' Kim, Little Birdy, Billy Ray Cyrus, Crispin Hellion Glover and KMFDM.
Nancy also co-starred in a number of films, including Roger Corman's The Wild Angels with Peter Fonda and Bruce Dern, and Speedway with Elvis Presley, made guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, and starred in a number of television specials, most notable among them the 1967 Emmy Award-winning special "Movin' with Nancy", in which she appeared with her father and his Rat Pack pals Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.. In the 1970s, she slowed down her musical activity and ceased acting in order to concentrate on being a wife and mother. She returned to the studio in 1981 to record a country album with Mel Tillis called, Mel & Nancy.
At the age of 54, she posed for Playboy in their May 1995 issue, released a new CD, One More Time, and made guest appearances on TV shows to promote the new material.
Most Recently, the song Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) (originally recorded by Cher) was used on the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino's hit Kill Bill.
On July 28, 2006, for the film Another Gay Movie (2006), she released the song "Another Gay Sunshine Day" from the Another Gay Movie Soundtrack.
Somethin' Stupid
Nancy Sinatra Lyrics
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Until you think you have the time
To spend an evening with me
And if we go some place to dance
I know that there's a chance
You won't be leaving with me
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
I can see it in your eyes
That you despise the same old lies
You heard the night before
And though it's just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed so right before
I practice every day
To find some clever lines to say
To make the meaning come through
But then I think I'll wait
Until the evening gets late
And I'm alone with you
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you"
In Nancy Sinatra's hit song "Somethin' Stupid," the singer describes a date night with a guy she's clearly smitten with. She knows she'll have to wait in line to get his attention, but when they finally go out together, she hopes the dancing and conversation will lead to something more. However, after they go to a quiet place for a drink or two, she blurts out "I love you," knowing it's a cliche but unable to hold it in. She can tell from his expression that he's heard it all before and doesn't believe her, but to her, the feeling is genuine and profound.
The song's lyrics speak to the vulnerability and uncertainty of romantic attraction, especially in the early stages of a relationship. The singer recognizes that her words might be seen as cliche or insincere, but she can't help expressing her genuine feelings anyway. The bridge of the song captures the intense emotions of the moment, as the stars turn red and the night feels blue - it's a classic moment of romantic drama that many people can relate to, even if they don't always have the courage to speak their hearts as plainly as the song's protagonist.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I stand in line
I acknowledge that I patiently wait for you to make time for me.
Until you think you have the time
You hold the key to decide when you want to spend some time.
To spend an evening with me
I would love to spend a whole evening just enjoying your company.
And if we go some place to dance
In case we go out dancing together,
I know that there's a chance
I am aware that there is a possibility
You won't be leaving with me
That you might not want to come home with me.
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
We head to a cozy spot post-dancing
And have a drink or two
To have a couple of drinks and unwind.
And then I go and spoil it all
I regretfully spoil the moment.
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
I make a blunder by impulsively professing my love for you.
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell from your facial expressions.
That you despise the same old lies
That you don't appreciate hearing the same clichéd phrases.
You heard the night before
That you've heard plenty of times previously.
And though it's just a line to you
Hearing it may not mean much to you.
For me it's true
However, my feelings are authentic.
And never seemed so right before
It feels like the ideal moment to express my emotions for you.
I practice every day
I have been rehearsing every day.
To find some clever lines to say
To come up with witty things to say to impress you.
To make the meaning come through
To convey the true depth of my affection.
But then I think I'll wait
But then I reconsider and think I should hold my tongue.
Until the evening gets late
Until it's late in the evening and we are alone.
And I'm alone with you
And we have some private moments together.
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
Everything seems to be in sync and your fragrance is intoxicating.
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
The sky changes color and the night is enchanting.
And then I go and spoil it all
But, unfortunately, I manage to ruin the moment again.
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
By once more blurting out an inappropriate confession of affection.
"I love you"
I genuinely love you.
"I love you"
I cannot seem to help saying that I love you.
"I love you"
I guess I just really love you.
"I love you"
I just can't stop saying that I love you.
Lyrics © GREENWOOD MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Carson Parks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@starchyflame6835
I know I stand in line
Until you think you have the time
To spend an evening with me
And if we go some place to dance
I know that there's a chance
You won't be leaving with me
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
And have a drink or two
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
I can see it in your eyes
You still despise the same old lies
You heard the night before
And though it's just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed so right before
I practice every day
To find some clever lines to say
To make the meaning come through
But then I think I'll wait
Until the evening gets late
And I'm alone with you
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
And…
@balianroel7736
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
I love you
I love you
I love you
@emmamassonge
I know I stand in line
Until you think you have the time
To spend an evening with me.
And if we go some place to dance
I know that there's a chance
You won't be leaving with me.
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
And have a drink or two
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you".
I can see it in your eyes
That you despise the same old lies
You heard the night before
And though it's just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed so right before.
I practice every day
To find some clever lines to say
To make the meaning come through.
But then I think I'll wait
Until the evening gets late
And I'm alone with you.
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue.
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you".
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue.
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you".
"I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you".
@stefanusadriirawan1451
I know I stand in line
Until you think
You have the time
To spend an evening with me
And if we go
Someplace to dance
I know that
There's a chance
You won't be
Leaving with me
Then afterwards
We drop into
A quiet little place
And have a drink or two
And then I go
And spoil it all
By saying something stupid
Like I love you
I can see it in your eyes
That you despise
The same old lines
You heard the night before
And though it's
Just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed
So right before
I practice every day
To find some
Clever lines to say
To make the meaning
Come through
But then I think
I'll wait until the
Evening gets late
And I'm alone with you
The time is right
Your perfume
Fills my head
The stars get red
And oh the night's so blue
And then I go
And spoil it all
By saying something stupid
Like I love you
@ABritInThePhilippines
That was great...
@lollyofelly9510
I am from the Philippines too, mate.
@PinoyFlavor
👍🏻❤️🇵🇭
@Villiago
I have to agree!
@ciaransullivan-davies4419
Fuck yeah
@anthonybenci9035
599 likee
@linkinparkrulz2275
My younger brother committed suicide last weekend by overdosing on something. He was found with headphones on, presumably listening to something. This is his youtube account. He made a playlist containing 6 songs that was edited the day he passed. This is one of the 6 songs. With the method he used, he was dead after about 30 minutes, probably unconscious around 12 minutes. I like to think that it was peaceful for him with his music on. I love you Myles, I'll miss you everyday for the rest of my life.
@Melinda8162
Oh my! So sorry. So sorry your brother felt he had to do that. I know there are no words.
@amang1001
Not a bad song to go out too...
@sylvialawrence4431
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to your family.