In September 2011, MacFarlane released a debut album of American standards, Music Is Better Than Words.
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Seth MacFarlane Lyrics
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Ah, but I thought Id ask you just the same
What are you doing New Years
New Years Eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When its exactly twelve oclock that night
Welcoming in the New Year
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
Id ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations
You receive
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Years
New Years Eve?
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
Id ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations
You receive
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Years
New Years Eve?
In this song, Seth MacFarlane is trying his luck and asking someone out for New Year's Eve. He starts the song with the acknowledgment that it might be too early to ask, but he goes ahead and does it anyway. He then wonders who they will be spending New Year's Eve with and if they will be in someone else's arms when the clock strikes midnight. The song is basically a declaration of his interest in spending the New Year's Eve together with the person he’s interested in, even if it seems like a long shot.
The bridge of the song reveals his doubts, where he admits that he might be foolish to assume that he's the one they will choose out of a thousand invitations they might have. However, he still puts himself out there and asks the question he's been wanting to ask – what are they doing on New Year's Eve? The song is sweet, hopeful, and wistful, with a sense of anticipation and uncertainty at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe its much too early in the game
Although it may be too early to ask, I am still asking anyway.
Ah, but I thought Id ask you just the same
I am taking a chance and asking you this question anyway.
What are you doing New Years New Years Eve?
I am curious to know what your plans are for New Year's Eve.
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
I am wondering who you will be spending the midnight hour with on New Year's Eve.
When its exactly twelve oclock that night
I am picturing the exact moment of midnight on New Year's Eve.
Welcoming in the New Year New Years Eve
I am thinking about how you will welcome the new year on New Year's Eve.
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I understand that it might be foolish to think this way.
Id ever be the one you chose
I know it is unlikely that you will choose to spend New Year's Eve with me.
Out of the thousand invitations
I am guessing that you will receive many invitations for New Year's Eve.
You receive
I am assuming that you will have many options for how to spend New Year's Eve.
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
But just in case, there is a small possibility that you might choose to spend New Year's Eve with me.
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
So I am going to ask you the important question right now.
What are you doing New Years New Years Eve?
What are your specific plans for how to spend New Year's Eve?
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I understand that this question might be too forward or unrealistic.
Id ever be the one you chose
I know it is unlikely that you will choose me to spend New Year's Eve with.
Out of the thousand invitations
I am aware that you will receive many invitations for New Year's Eve.
You receive
I am guessing that you will have many options for how to spend New Year's Eve.
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
But just in case, there is a small possibility that you might choose to spend New Year's Eve with me.
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
So I am going to ask you the important question right now.
What are you doing New Years New Years Eve?
What are your specific plans for how to spend New Year's Eve?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANK LOESSER
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