Aren
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Oh, it really wasn't my intention
To disregard convention
It was just an impulse
That had to be obeyed.

Though it seems convention we've been scorning
I'll still not go in mourning
Though my reputation
Is blemished, I'm afraid.

With just one kiss
What heaven, what rapture, what bliss

Honestly, I thought you wouldn't.
Naturally, you thought you couldn't.
And probably we shouldn't.
But aren't you kind of glad we did?

Actually, it all was blameless.
Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless
So let's keep the lady nameless
But aren't you kind of glad we did?

Socially, I'll be an outcast
Obviously, we dined alone
On my good name there will be doubt cast
With never a sign of any chaperon.

No matter how they may construe it
Whether or not, we have to rue it
Whatever made us do it
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?





Whatever made us do it
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peggy Lee's song "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?" depict a moment of spontaneity and rebellion against societal expectations. The singer and her partner have acted on their impulses, disregarding convention and potentially damaging their reputations. Despite this, the singer reflects on the joy and bliss that came with breaking free from the norm and indulging their desires, questioning whether they regret their actions.


The use of language in the lyrics is particularly interesting - the contrast between the words "blameless" and "shameless" suggests a moral grey area, where what is considered right or wrong is not necessarily clear cut. The singer also refers to her partner as "nameless", potentially emphasizing the anonymity of the moment of passion they shared. The notion of being an outcast or having a damaged reputation is also explored, with the singer acknowledging the potential consequences of their actions but suggesting that the temporary pleasure was worth it.


Overall, "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?" presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of desire, social norms, and the consequences of breaking them.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, it really wasn't my intention
I didn't plan to do this


To disregard convention
To ignore social norms


It was just an impulse
I acted on a sudden urge


That had to be obeyed.
That I couldn't resist.


Though it seems convention we've been scorning
We're breaking all the rules


I'll still not go in mourning
I won't be upset


Though my reputation
Despite the fact that people might talk about me


Is blemished, I'm afraid.
And it's possible that my image has been damaged.


With just one kiss
From that one kiss


What heaven, what rapture, what bliss
What joy and pleasure we experienced


Honestly, I thought you wouldn't.
I didn't think you would agree to this.


Naturally, you thought you couldn't.
You probably thought it wasn't a good idea.


And probably we shouldn't.
And it's possible that we should not have done this.


But aren't you kind of glad we did?
But don't you feel happy about what we did?


Actually, it all was blameless.
In fact, we didn't do anything wrong.


Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless
However, people might view it as immoral


So let's keep the lady nameless
So, let's not reveal the lady's identity


Socially, I'll be an outcast
Because of this, I might not be accepted in society.


Obviously, we dined alone
As we had dinner alone.


On my good name there will be doubt cast
People might question my character


With never a sign of any chaperon.
There was no one to supervise or guide us.


No matter how they may construe it
Even though people might interpret it differently,


Whether or not, we have to rue it
Whether or not we regret what we did,


Whatever made us do it
What motivated us to do this


Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
Don't you feel happy about what we did?




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN

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@petitemort8001

Bravo!!!!!!!

@alanblackwood1

Some of the wittiest lyrics ever written and with all the hallmarks of Ira Gershwin

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