Her music is centered on her singing, in a fairly low register and a traditional bluesy-jazz style, and her piano playing, which is technically accomplished. Her repertoire includes many of her own compositions, but also a selection of standards drawn mostly from the classic-rock genre; examples include "Ode to Billie Joe," "A Taste of Honey," and "Black Magic Woman." She is known for her apparent above-average intelligence and vocabulary, which results in complex and witty lyrics. Her last album to date, Mythologies is a set of songs based on Ovid's Metamorphoses. In September 2008, Patricia is releasing "The Cole Porter Mix," a collection of Patricia's renditions of the Porter songbook along with three Barber originals inspired by Cole Porter.
Patricia Barber is a lesbian. Interviews with her suggests that she does not try to hide this fact, but that she 'tires' of the public interest in her sexuality – disliking the fact that it contributes to her fame.
Her albums Cafe Blue, Modern Cool, Companion, Nightclub, Verse have been reissued by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab on SACD and limited edition 45 rpm 1/2 speed mastered, 180 gram audiophile vinyl.
Just One of Those Things
Patricia Barber Lyrics
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One of those crazy fling
One of those bells that now and then rings
It was just one of those things
It was just one of those nights
One of those fabulous flights
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
If we had thought a bit
Of the end of it when we started painting the town
We had been aware that our love affair
Was too hot not too cool down
So goodbye, dear and amen
Here's hoping we'll meet now and then
It was great fun but it was just one of those things
If we had thought a bit
Of the end of it when we started painting the town
We'd been aware that our love affair
Was too hot not too cool down
So goodbye, dear and amen
Here's hoping we'll meet now and then
It was great fun but it was just one of those things
It was just one of those things
The song "Just One of Those Things" by Patricia Barber is a classic jazz standard that describes a fleeting love affair between two people. The lyrics talk about the crazy fling that they had, one of those things that just happens without any real control. The singer describes their night together as being like a trip to the moon on gossamer wings, evoking a sense of lightness and excitement.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that if they had thought about the end of their relationship when they started out, they might have been able to prevent it from burning out so quickly. They both knew that their love affair was too hot not to cool down, but they chose to enjoy the moment anyway. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer saying goodbye but hoping to meet again in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
It was just one of those things
This was one of those situations that happen inexplicably or unexpectedly.
One of those crazy fling
A wild and impulsive romantic encounter that came out of nowhere.
One of those bells that now and then rings
Refers to the rare but sweet moments of chance encounters that ignite feelings of romance.
It was just one of those nights
A night that was full of blissful adventures and excitement.
One of those fabulous flights
Feels as though the emotions were soaring to a great height of pleasure and contentment.
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
Like flying through a dreamy, wondrous world without any gravity weighing them down.
If we had thought a bit
If we had been more mindful or reasonable about the situation.
Of the end of it when we started painting the town
If they had considered the ultimate consequence of their actions when they set out to enjoy themselves.
We had been aware that our love affair
If they had recognized that what they shared was only temporary and impulsive.
Was too hot not too cool down
If they had realized that their passion would eventually become unsustainable and unstable, leading to an inevitable end.
So goodbye, dear and amen
Farewell and may they both find happiness in the future.
Here's hoping we'll meet now and then
Wishing to cross paths occasionally and continue the fond memories they shared together.
It was great fun but it was just one of those things
It was thoroughly enjoyable while it lasted, but ultimately it was just one of those unpredictable moments in life.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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Damián Cáceres
The sax solo is amazing!!!!
Orlando Avendano
Solo de saxo tenor: Chris Potter.......amazing!!!