She has been dancing for most of her life and has appeared in such shows as "Cats" and "A Chorus line."
Ms. Henshall has recorded three albums, 'Love is Here to Stay, ' a tribute to the music of the Gershwins and two others entitled 'Pilgrim' and 'The Ruthie Henshall Album.'
This multi-talented star of the stage can sing from a low belt to a high soprano. She also is an excellent actress who effortlessly moves audiences to tears.
Ruthie Henshall has played Ellen in "Miss Saigon, " Fantine in "Les Miserables, " Nancy in "Oliver, " and both Velma and Roxie in "Chicago." She and Michael Ball received the Theatregoer's Club of Great Britain Award for Most Popular Musical Stage Actor and Actress. Ruthie made her debut on Broadway in "Putting it Together."
She is married to Canadian-born, UK based singer (lead singer for the UK based band Van Tramp) and actor Tim Howar. They have two daughters.
Crazy For You: But Not For Me
Ruthie Henshall Lyrics
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Never tell me dreams come true
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Ever tell me he will care
I'm certain it's the final curtain
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
They're writing songs of love but not for me
A lucky star's above but not for me
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Than any Russian play could guarantee
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
I guess he's not for me
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
In Ruthie Henshall's song, "But Not for Me," the singer describes her disillusionment with the fickle nature of love. She sarcastically mocks the idea that dreams come true, and scoffs at suggestions that fate will supply her with a mate. She asserts that it's all "bananas," indicating her belief that the concept of finding true love is absurd. She then begins to sing about how love has not been kind to her, and how unlucky she feels. She notes that while others may find love easily, she has only found "clouds of gray." The singer reflects on a past love, admitting that she was a fool to fall for him. Though she remembers his kiss fondly, she has resigned herself to the fact that he is not meant for her.
The lyrics suggest a sense of bitterness and frustration towards the idea of love. The singer has clearly been hurt before and is guarded against the idea of romantic love. She rejects the notion that fate or destiny plays a role in finding a mate, suggesting that it is all up to chance. The song speaks to a universal experience of heartbreak and disappointment, and the difficulty of finding lasting love in a world that can sometimes seem indifferent to our desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Old man sunshine listen you
I don't believe in good luck or happy endings
Never tell me dreams come true
Don't try to convince me that my dreams can actually become reality
Just try it and I'll start a riot
If you dare to push me, I'll become very angry and upset
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
I don't trust anyone who claims to have all the answers, not even advice columnists like Beatrice Fairfax
Ever tell me he will care
I refuse to believe that he will ever care for me in the way I want him to
I'm certain it's the final curtain
This is the end, the final act of my love story
I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
I don't want to hear from people who are overly optimistic or naive about love
Who tell you fate supplies a mate
I don't believe that fate has someone special in store for me
It's all bananas
It's all nonsense, it doesn't make any sense to me
They're writing songs of love but not for me
Everyone else seems to be finding love and romance, but not me
A lucky star's above but not for me
Even though others may have good fortune or luck, it doesn't extend to me finding love
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Despite hoping that love would brighten up my life, I have only experienced sadness and disappointment
Than any Russian play could guarantee
My love life has been even more tragic than the dramatic love stories found in Russian plays
I was a fool to fall and get that way
I blame myself for being foolish enough to fall in love when I knew it would only lead to disappointment
Hi-ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
I am feeling sad and regretful about my situation
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
Even though I know it's over, I still can't forget the feelings we shared
I guess he's not for me
I've come to accept that he's not the one for me, even if it hurts
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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