Something to Sing About
Orchestra [Orchestra] Lyrics


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People are talkin' 'bout people
I hear them whisper, you won't believe it
They think we're lovers kept under covers
I just ignore it, but they keep saying
We laugh just a little too loud
We stand just a little too close
We stare just a little too long
Maybe they're seeing something we don't, Darlin'

Let's give them something to talk about
Let's give them something to talk about
Let's give them something to talk about
How about love?

I feel so foolish, I never noticed
You'd act so nervous,
Could you be falling for me?
It took a rumor to make me wonder
Now I'm convinced I'm going under
Thinking 'bout you every day
Dreaming 'bout you every night
Hoping that you feel the same way
Now that we know it, let's really show it, Darlin'

Let's give them something to talk about
Let's give them something to talk about
Let's give them something to talk about
How about love, love, love, love?

Let's give them something to talk about
A little mystery to figure out




Let's give them something to talk about
How about love, love, love, love?

Overall Meaning

The song "Something to Sing About" by Orchestra is a tale of two individuals who are rumored to be lovers but insist they are only friends. Despite their assurance of being platonic, people around them continue to whisper about their alleged romance. The man, who had never noticed anything unusual about their friendship, begins to wonder whether his friend has fallen for him. He is now thinking about her day and night and dreaming about her every night. They finally agree to give people something to talk about by showing everyone that they are indeed in love.


The lyrics are open to interpretation, but the song seems to be about two friends realizing that they are in love with each other and choosing to give people something to talk about by pursuing a relationship. The line "Maybe they're seeing something we don't" implies that the two friends do not acknowledge the romantic chemistry that they share. It takes rumors of them being in a relationship for them to realize their true feelings. The chorus emphasizes their decision to take their friendship to the next level and explore the romantic possibilities that they have been ignoring.


Overall, "Something to Sing About" is a song about taking chances and embracing love, even when it is unexpected. It also shows how rumors and societal expectations can influence relationships and make people question their feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

People are talkin' 'bout people
People are gossiping about us and making assumptions.


I hear them whisper, you won't believe it
I hear their whispers but I don't pay much attention to them.


They think we're lovers kept under covers
They believe we have a romantic relationship that we are trying to hide.


I just ignore it, but they keep saying
I choose not to respond to their gossip, but they continue to spread rumors.


We laugh just a little too loud
Our laughter may appear overly joyful to others.


We stand just a little too close
Our physical proximity may be interpreted as romantic intimacy by others.


We stare just a little too long
We look at each other longer than what might be considered normal.


Maybe they're seeing something we don't, Darlin'
Perhaps they are noticing a connection between us that we are unaware of.


Let's give them something to talk about
Instead of trying to hide or ignore their gossip, let's give them something to really talk about.


How about love?
Let's show them that their speculation about our relationship is actually true.


I feel so foolish, I never noticed
I am surprised that I did not realize my own feelings for you sooner.


You'd act so nervous, could you be falling for me?
Your nervous behavior suggests that you could also have feelings for me.


It took a rumor to make me wonder
The rumors about us made me start to think about our true feelings for each other.


Now I'm convinced I'm going under
Now that I understand my feelings, I feel as though I am losing control of them.


Thinking 'bout you every day
I can't stop my thoughts from wandering to you throughout the day.


Dreaming 'bout you every night
You are always on my mind, even when I'm asleep.


Hoping that you feel the same way
I am hoping that you have feelings for me in the same way I have feelings for you.


Now that we know it, let's really show it, Darlin'
Now that we understand our mutual feelings, let's openly show our love for each other.


A little mystery to figure out
We'll keep our relationship a bit mysterious so people will still talk, but we know the truth.


How about love, love, love, love?
Let's continue to show our love for each other despite what others might say, think or do.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Shirley Eikhard

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jackpaynefan

An utterly charming upload of a later and uncommon Al Bowlly recording. So good to hear this taken from the original recording instead of a CD. Many thanks for sharing.

Michael Law

So sweet and endearing. Only British bands of this period made music like this.

Jonathan Holmes

Michael Law absolutely!

John Coffin

And a wonderful film. Made outside the major studios, and full of sarcastic movie-biz references. And more of Cagney dancing than just about any other film.

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