Anita's Blues
O'Day Anita Lyrics
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I've settled revolutions in Spain
And the North Pole I have charted
Still I can't get started with you
On the golf course, I'm under par
Metro Goldwyn have asked me to star
I've got a house, a showplace
'Cause you're so supreme
Lyrics I write of you, I dream
Dream day and night of you
And I scheme just for the sight of you
Baby, what good does it do?
I've been consulted by Franklin D
Greta Garbo has had me to tea
Still I'm broken-hearted
'Cause I can't get started with you
The lyrics of Anita's Blues by O'Day Anita are a confession of a person who has accomplished great things, but can't seem to connect with their love interest. The first verse mentions the singer's impressive expeditions, detailing their travels to different parts of the world, settling revolutions in Spain, and charting the North Pole. Despite all these achievements, the singer feels that they can't "get started" with their beloved.
The second verse talks about the singer's success in other areas. They are proficient in sports as they "under par" on the golf course, and have even been asked by Metro Goldwyn to star. Additionally, the singer has a beautiful house that is "a showplace." Despite all of this, the singer can't find a way to connect with the person they love.
The chorus talks about how the singer is so enamored with their companion that they dream of them day and night, longing for just a glimpse of their presence. Nevertheless, this obsession proves to be a source of heartbreak as, despite their accomplishments and fame, they feel helpless in winning over their love.
Overall, the lyrics of Anita's Blues are a poignant expression of how even those who seemingly have everything can still ultimately feel incomplete without the affection of their significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
I've flown around the world in a plane
I have traveled across the globe via air transport.
I've settled revolutions in Spain
I have resolved political upheavals in Spain.
And the North Pole I have charted
I have mapped the North Pole region.
Still I can't get started with you
Despite my accomplishments, I cannot initiate a relationship with you.
On the golf course, I'm under par
I excel in playing golf, scoring under par.
Metro Goldwyn have asked me to star
Metro Goldwyn Mayer has invited me to act as a lead in a movie.
I've got a house, a showplace
I own a grand mansion that is a spectacle.
Still I can't get no place with you
However, I cannot seem to establish a relationship with you.
'Cause you're so supreme
You are beyond excellent, hence the reason.
Lyrics I write of you, I dream
I often dream of writing lyrics about you.
Dream day and night of you
I dream about you both day and night.
And I scheme just for the sight of you
I plot and plan just to get a glimpse of you.
Baby, what good does it do?
However, it yields no fruit, my endeavors seem fruitless.
I've been consulted by Franklin D
Franklin D. Roosevelt has sought my counsel.
Greta Garbo has had me to tea
I had tea with the famous actress, Greta Garbo.
Still I'm broken-hearted
Yet, I am heartbroken.
'Cause I can't get started with you
Because I cannot initiate a relationship with you.
Lyrics © HELENE BLUE MUSIQUE LTD
Written by: ANITA O'DAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pete TheMan
Every 'girl 'singer' should listen to this.
kwik2hear
She'll take them to school 😂😂😂
kwik2hear
Real blues!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eric REED
(George) Bud Lavin (piano), Monty Budwig (bass), John Poole (drums)
June 28, 1954, Los Angeles, CA
woodlawn4623
This song was originally recorded on Norgran 10" LP and along with this one was the very unique version of Man I Love and other equally unique interpretations of several standards which were later released on An Evening with Anita Oday, all of the songs, outstanding and showing her ability to sing like a horn. Of all of Anita O'Days renditions of popular songs this album is, in my view, her very best work.
Guitar Man
I have the album. I agree.