Patti Page (born Clara Ann Fowler on November 8, 1927 in Claremore, Oklahom… Read Full Bio ↴Patti Page (born Clara Ann Fowler on November 8, 1927 in Claremore, Oklahoma (some sources give Muskogee, Oklahoma), died January 1, 2013 Encinitas, California) is one of the best-known female singers in traditional pop music. She is the best-selling female artist of the 1950s and was among the first to cross over from country music to pop. Her recording career spans the years 1947 to 1981. Page continued to perform live up until her death at 85. She was billed as "The Singing Rage, Miss Patti Page".

In 1974 and 1975, she recorded for Avco Records, and, in 1981, recorded for Plantation Records, her most recent record label. Page's most recent single to appear on any Billboard chart was the 1982 #80 country single, "My Man Friday". (She last appeared on the pop chart in 1968, with her version of O.C. Smith's hit, "Little Green Apples", and on the Adult Contemporary chart with "Give Him Love" in 1971.)

Page made the country chart in up to 1983, with her biggest hit during that time being "Hello, We're Lonely," a 1973 #14 duet with Tom T. Hall.

In the 1990s, Page started her own label, C.A.F. Records. In 1998, she won a Grammy as "Best Traditional Pop Singer". Page continued to record into the new millenium with the CDs BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ, SWEET SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (2002), CHILD OF MINE (2003) and her last 2009 release BEST OF COUNTRY. Many of her songs have a strong beat to them that prelude rock 'n' roll. These titles include "Mister and Mississippi", "Detour" and "Cross Over the Bridge". In 1956, she married choreographer Charles O'Curran. They adopted two children, a daughter, Kathleen, and a son, Daniel O'Curran.

Just One of Those Things
Patti Page Lyrics

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It was just one of those things
Just one of those crazy flings
One of those bells that now and then rings
Just one of those things

It was just one of those nights
Just one of those fabulous flights
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings

Just one of those things

If we'd thought a bit before the end of it
When we started painting the town
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Was too hot not to cool down

So goodbye, dear, and amen
Here's hoping we meet now and then

It was great fun
But it was just one of those things

Overall Meaning

The song “Just One of Those Things” by Patti Page is about a fleeting love affair that occurred suddenly and ended just as quickly. It’s one of those situations where two people meet and have a short-lived romance that they both know can never last. The lyrics describe the relationship as just one of those things – something that happened by chance and was never meant to be. The song describes the experience as a crazy fling, a bells that rings once in a while, and a fabulous flight to the moon on gossamer wings.

The song seems to suggest that both people involved in the relationship knew from the beginning that it was too hot not to cool down. They didn’t think about the future or how the relationship might end, they just lived in the moment and enjoyed each other’s company. However, as the relationship came to an end, they realized that it was great fun but it was just one of those things that happen in life.

Line by Line Meaning

It was just one of those things
This event that happened between us was just one of those incidents that occur, and it should not be misinterpreted as anything other than that.

Just one of those crazy flings
This brief romantic episode that we shared was one of those illogical and irrational attractions that occur between two people without any strong reason.

One of those bells that now and then rings
This brief romantic affair between us was one of those random hookups that might feel good for a moment but quickly fade away like a bell that rings only occasionally.

Just one of those things
This brief romantic relationship ended just like any of those other frisky affairs.

It was just one of those nights
This romantic encounter that we experienced was just one of those nights where everything just falls into place.

Just one of those fabulous flights
This romantic experience was like one of those vacation trips that make us feel euphoric and leave a great impact on our memory.

A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
This romantic adventure felt like a mystical journey, almost like we found ourselves flying amongst the clouds of the moon's gentle wings.

If we'd thought a bit before the end of it
If only we had taken a moment to think things through before our affair came to an end.

When we started painting the town
The beginning of our encounter involved great excitement, and we felt as though our adventure would never end.

We'd have been aware that our love affair
We should have realized that our passion would eventually pool and dissipate instead of developing into deeper emotion.

Was too hot not to cool down
Our relationship had a lot of distress and heat, but it was bound to fizzle out without ever reaching a more significant stage.

So goodbye, dear, and amen
Our affair had been thrilling, but it's time to say goodbye, and I wish you well.

Here's hoping we meet now and then
I hope to run into you whenever the stars align in our favor.

It was great fun
Our fling had helped us both forget our troubles and have some fun.

But it was just one of those things
It was just one of those wild and spontaneous affairs that come and go and leave us with happy memories.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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