I Get Along Without You Very Well
Nelson Riddle Lyrics
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Of course I do,
Except when soft rains fall
And drip from leaves, then I recall
The thrill of being sheltered in your arms.
Of course, I do,
But I get along without you very well.
Of course I have,
Except to hear your name,
Or someone's laugh that is the same,
But I've forgotten you just like I should.
What a guy, what a fool am I,
To think my breaking heart could kid the moon.
What's in store? should I phone once more?
No, it's best that I stick to my tune.
I get along without you very well,
Of course I do,
Except perhaps in spring,
But I should never think of spring,
For that would surely break my heart in two.
The lyrics of "I Get Along Without You Very Well" by Nelson Riddle express the idea of moving on after a failed relationship. The singer claims to have moved on and forgotten about their past lover until they are reminded of them by little things, such as hearing their name or a laugh that sounds like theirs. The song acknowledges that there are moments of weakness where the singer misses their ex-partner, but overall they are doing just fine without them. The singer even recognizes their own foolishness for believing that their heartbreak could "kid the moon," suggesting that they were once naive about love.
The use of the rain and the leaves as a metaphor for nostalgia is a powerful image in the lyrics. Rain is often associated with sadness and melancholy, and in this song, it represents the moments of weakness where the singer longs for their former lover. The leaves, on the other hand, symbolize memories and the past. When the rain drips from the leaves, it reminds the singer of the times they were sheltered in the arms of their lover.
Overall, "I Get Along Without You Very Well" is a poignant reflection on the process of healing after a heartbreak. The singer acknowledges the pain they once felt, but also recognizes that they have the strength to move on and be independent.
Line by Line Meaning
I get along without you very well,
I'm able to live my life without you just fine.
Of course I do,
It's not a surprise that I can get by without you.
Except when soft rains fall
Except for when it rains softly.
And drip from leaves, then I recall
And water drips from leaves, then I remember
The thrill of being sheltered in your arms.
How wonderful it felt to be held by you.
But I get along without you very well.
Despite remembering these moments, I am still okay living without you.
I've forgotten you just like I should,
I've done a good job of forgetting you.
Except to hear your name,
Except when I hear your name.
Or someone's laugh that is the same,
Or when someone laughs in a way that reminds me of you.
But I've forgotten you just like I should.
Despite these reminders, I'm still doing a good job forgetting you.
What a guy, what a fool am I,
What a stupid person I am.
To think my breaking heart could kid the moon.
To think that my broken heart could fool the moon.
What's in store? should I phone once more?
What will happen next? Should I call you again?
No, it's best that I stick to my tune.
No, it's better if I stay with my original plan.
Except perhaps in spring,
Except maybe during the spring season.
But I should never think of spring,
But I shouldn't allow myself to think about spring.
For that would surely break my heart in two.
Because that would certainly cause me intense emotional pain.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael
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