In 2002, she starred with Michelle Pfeiffer in White Oleander and in Rob Marshall's Best Picture winning film Chicago opposite Catherine Zeta Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and John C. Reilly. Zellweger earned her second Academy Award nomination as Best Actress, as well as the Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe Award. In 2004, Zellweger finally received an Academy Award, this time as Best Supporting Actress in Anthony Minghella's Cold Mountain opposite Jude Law and Nicole Kidman.
The Man That Got Away
Renée Zellweger Lyrics
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The stars have lost their glitter
The winds grow colder
And suddenly you're older
And all because
Of the man
That got away
The writing's on the wall
The dreams you dreamed have all
Gone astray
The man that won you
Has run off and undone you
That great beginning
Has seen a final inning
Don't know what happened
It's all a crazy game
No more that all time thrill
For you've been through the mill
And never a new love will
Be the same
Good riddance, goodbye
Every trick of his you're on to
But fools will be fools
And where's he gone to
The road gets rougher
It's lonelier and tougher
With hope you burn up
Tomorrow he may turn up
There's just no let up
The live long night and day
Ever since this world began
There is nothing sadder than
Sadder than a one-man woman
Looking for the man
That got away
The man that got away
In Renée Zellweger's rendition of "The Man That Got Away," the lyrics explore the aftermath of a failed relationship. The opening lines set the tone of sadness and bitterness, as the night becomes colder and the stars lose their shine. The singer reflects on how time has passed, and they are now older, all because of the man who left them.
The lyrics suggest that the man who won the singer's heart has left, causing their dreams to be shattered and go astray. They are left feeling undone and confused, unable to comprehend what went wrong. The emotions are likened to a crazy game, as they struggle to understand the sudden ending and the painful beginning that now seems distant.
The singer realizes that there is no hope for a new love to compare to what they once had. They sarcastically bid the man farewell, acknowledging that they see through his tricks. However, they question where he has gone, leaving them alone on a rougher and lonelier road.
Despite the heartache, the singer still holds onto a glimmer of hope, expressing that tomorrow he may reappear. The lyrics emphasize the relentless nature of heartbreak, as the live long night and day merge into an ongoing cycle of longing and searching for the man that got away. The lyrics convey a profound sense of sadness, portraying a one-man woman who continues to seek closure and love.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is bitter
The current situation is filled with sadness and disappointment.
The stars have lost their glitter
The things that once brought joy and happiness have now lost their appeal.
The winds grow colder
The atmosphere around becomes more inhospitable and unwelcoming.
And suddenly you're older
As a consequence, one's emotional burden makes them feel aged and worn out.
And all because
The reason behind these negative feelings is entirely linked to
Of the man
a particular man
That got away
who is no longer present or involved in their life.
No more, his eager call
The enthusiastic and persuasive enticement that the man once employed is no longer present.
The writing's on the wall
It is evident and clear that the relationship is coming to an end.
The dreams you dreamed have all
All the aspirations and hopes one had
Gone astray
have deviated or been lost completely.
The man that won you
The man who had won your heart
Has run off and undone you
has suddenly departed, causing emotional distress and undoing all the happiness and stability previously experienced.
That great beginning
The promising and exciting start of the relationship
Has seen a final inning
has now reached its end and will no longer progress.
Don't know what happened
There is a sense of confusion and uncertainty about the reason behind the relationship's downfall.
It's all a crazy game
The dynamics and unpredictability of love and relationships are compared to a chaotic and irrational game.
No more that all time thrill
The excitement and exhilaration previously experienced are gone forever.
For you've been through the mill
As a result of the breakup, one has endured great emotional pain and hardship.
And never a new love will
There is a belief that no future love will
Be the same
be able to replicate or replace the feelings and experiences of the past relationship.
Good riddance, goodbye
Expressing relief and satisfaction at finally parting ways with the man who caused pain and heartache.
Every trick of his you're on to
Being fully aware and knowledgeable about all the deceptions and manipulations he employed in the relationship.
But fools will be fools
Acknowledging that despite knowing the truth, some individuals will continue to behave foolishly.
And where's he gone to
Questioning the whereabouts and current situation of the man who left.
The road gets rougher
The path ahead becomes increasingly challenging and arduous.
It's lonelier and tougher
Feeling more isolated and dealing with greater hardships.
With hope you burn up
Desperate and fervently holding on to hope and optimism.
Tomorrow he may turn up
Considering the possibility that the man may unexpectedly reappear in the future.
There's just no let up
The constant emotional turmoil and struggles persist without respite.
The live long night and day
Throughout endless nights and days of one's existence
Ever since this world began
From the earliest moments of human existence
There is nothing sadder than
Few things are more sorrowful and distressing than
Sadder than a one-man woman
a woman deeply attached to a man who is no longer present or reciprocating her feelings.
Looking for the man
Continuously seeking the presence and love of
That got away
the man who has left her and is no longer within reach.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ira Gershwin
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