Me and You
Rosemary Clooney / Duke Ellington And His Orchestra Lyrics


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Someone told someone and someone told you
But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
Since everyone spread the story
With his own little personal touch

Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Is over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
Do nothin' till you hear from me

Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Is over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill




But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Me and You" by Rosemary Clooney and Duke Ellington & His Orchestra are a cautionary tale about the dangers of believing in rumors and gossip. The opening lines set up the situation: someone has spread a rumor about the singer, but they insist that it's not true. They urge their lover not to believe what they've heard until they hear it directly from the source.


In the chorus, the singer repeats this refrain, telling their lover to "do nothing till you hear from me." They acknowledge that other people may try to tear them apart, but they insist that their love is real and that the rumors are baseless. They also reveal that they have been seen with someone new, but they argue that this doesn't mean they've been unfaithful. Finally, the singer warns their lover that if they base their actions on what they hear from others, they will never hear the truth.


The song is a commentary on the importance of communication and the danger of jumping to conclusions. By urging their lover to wait and listen before taking action, the singer shows that they value honesty and trust in their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Someone told someone and someone told you
The rumor about me and someone new has spread among many people and eventually made it to you.


But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
Although people tend to add their own twists to the rumors they hear, they most likely did not intend to harm you with this information.


Since everyone spread the story with his own little personal touch
As the rumor traveled, people added their own perceptions and interpretations to the story, which may have distorted the truth.


Do nothin' till you hear from me
Before making any assumptions or taking action based on what you've heard, wait until you hear directly from me.


Pay no attention to what's said
Don't give too much weight to what others say without first verifying it for yourself.


Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream is over my head
I cannot fully understand why people would try to damage someone else's reputation or dreams with false information, it's beyond my understanding.


At least consider our romance
Despite the rumors, please do not overlook the relationship we have built together.


If you should take the word of others you've heard, I haven't a chance
If you base your opinion of me solely on rumors, then there's no chance for us to continue our relationship.


True I've been seen with someone new
I have indeed been seen with someone new, but that doesn't necessarily mean that anything inappropriate or disloyal has happened.


But does that mean that I'm untrue
Just because I spent time with someone else doesn't make me a disloyal or untrue partner.


When we're apart the words in my heart reveal how I feel about you
When we're not together, I can't help but constantly think about you and how much I care about you.


Some kiss may cloud my memory
I may have had a fleeting moment of passion or intimacy with someone else, but that doesn't change my feelings for you.


And other arms may hold a thrill
I may have felt temporary excitement or enjoyment with someone else, but that doesn't compare to the genuine connection and love I feel with you.


But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
Again, I implore you to wait until we can speak directly before jumping to conclusions or making any rash decisions.


And you never will
I promise to always communicate honestly with you and keep our relationship strong, so you'll never have to rely on rumors or hearsay.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BOB RUSSELL

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