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Ray Ellis Orchestra Lyrics
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I don't bless the day I found you, no not much
I don't need you like the stars don't need the sky
I won't love you longer than the day I die
You don't please me when you squeeze me, no not much
My heads the lightest from your very slightest touch
Baby, if you ever go could I take it maybe so
Like a ten cent soda doesn't cost a dime
I don't want you near me only all time
You don't thrill me when you hold me, no not much
My brain gets hazy from your cool and crazy touch
Baby if you ever go could I take it maybe so
Oh but would I like it, no not much
No not much
The lyrics to Ray Ellis Orchestra's song No Not Much speak to a lack of significant emotional attachment to another person. The singer is conveying that although they are in a relationship with this person, they do not need them in the same way that stars don't need the sky. The opening line "I don't want my arms around you, no not much" establishes this lack of attachment right away. They do not bless the day they found this person and won't love them longer than the day they die. Even physical touch doesn't seem to elicit any strong feelings, as the singer states that their head is lightest with the slightest touch from their partner. The song acknowledges the possibility of the other person leaving, but the singer is uncertain if they would actually like it or not.
It's possible that the song is attempting to convey a sense of detachment or even disillusionment with romance or relationships. The lyrics suggest a desire for independence and a lack of interest in the trappings of traditional romance, much like the line "Like a ten-cent soda doesn't cost a dime". It seems like the singer is satisfied with things as they are, without any need for strong attachments or passionate love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want my arms around you, no not much
I don't really desire to hold you tightly in my arms.
I don't bless the day I found you, no not much
I don't consider the day I met you to be a lucky one.
I don't need you like the stars don't need the sky
I don't depend on you as much as the stars rely on the sky to exist.
I won't love you longer than the day I die
My love for you won't exceed the time I spend in this world.
You don't please me when you squeeze me, no not much
Your embrace doesn't fulfill my desires and needs.
My heads the lightest from your very slightest touch
Your gentle touch makes me feel so high and lightheaded.
Baby, if you ever go could I take it maybe so
If you leave me, I might be able to cope with it.
Oh but would I like it, no not much
But I wouldn't really be happy about it.
Like a ten cent soda doesn't cost a dime
In the same way a drink that costs ten cents doesn't cost a dollar.
I don't want you near me only all time
I don't want you to be close to me all the time.
You don't thrill me when you hold me, no not much
Being in your arms does not excite me that much.
My brain gets hazy from your cool and crazy touch
Your wild and unconventional touch sometimes confuses my thoughts.
Baby if you ever go could I take it maybe so
I might be able to accept it if you leave me.
Oh but would I like it, no not much
However, it wouldn't really make me happy.
No not much
Not really, not a lot.
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Written by: AL STILLMAN, ROBERT ALLEN
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Trudy Greer
I'm guessing that these Hits are for Swingers of the "Over 30" variety! Sure sounds great on Independence Day 2021!
Edgardo Lucio Crocetta
Gustavo passed away in 2020.
Brian Jones
Ray Ellis Arranger and conductor. Ernie Royal trumpet, Benny Powell trombone, Sid Weissberg Oboe, King Curtis Tenor Sax, Paul Griffin Piano, Charles Brown & Everett Barksdale Guitars, George Duvivier Bass, Gary Chesters Drums, Ted Sommer Percussion. Produced by Nesuhi Ertegun. Recorded in New York 30th December 1965. Atco L.P 187:
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Thanks for the background on this wonderful old album.
Victor Mawdsley
Hi Brian - Thanks for that. "Flight to Mexico" and "Portrait of Jean" were actually recorded on 22 February 1965 in New York. Another track was recorded "No.3 (Guajira)" same session, but this was never released. I can give you full details of the musicians involved if anyone is interested, which differs from the details you kindly provided. The players on this album are amongst the cream of New York session musicians and have played on countless recordings and hits, many on Atlantic/Atco records. Finally respect to the founder of this channel GMB - R.I.P.
Max Linder
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