Ella me Dijo
Sinatras Lyrics


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It's the wrong time and the wrong place
Though your face is charming, it's the wrong face
It's not her face, but such a charming face
That it's all right with me

It's the wrong song in the wrong style
Though your smile is lovely, it's the wrong smile
It's not her smile, but such a lovely smile
So it's all right with me

You can't know how happy I am that we've met
I'm strangely attracted to you
There's someone I'm trying so hard to forget
Don't you want to forget someone, too?

It's the wrong game with the wrong chips
Though your lips are tempting, they're the wrong lips
They're not her lips, but they're such tempting lips
That if some night you're free




Dear, it's all right
Yes, it's all right with me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Ella me Dijo," Sinatra sings about being in the wrong place and the wrong time with the wrong person. Despite this, he finds the person he is with to be charming, with a lovely smile and tempting lips. However, he acknowledges that the person he is with is not the one he is trying to forget, and asks if they, too, want to forget someone. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment, with Sinatra repeatedly stating that it's all right with him, even though everything feels off.


The lyrics suggest a feeling of displacement and dissatisfaction, as Sinatra is aware that the person he is with is not the one he truly desires. The use of the word "wrong" throughout the song further emphasizes this feeling of being out of place. However, Sinatra's willingness to accept the situation regardless suggests a sense of resignation, even as he longs for someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

It's the wrong time and the wrong place
Although I find you charming, this moment and location aren't optimal for us to connect


Though your face is charming, it's the wrong face
Your attractiveness doesn't match the person I have in mind, but it's still appealing to me


It's not her face, but such a charming face
You're not the person that I'm emotionally invested in, but you possess an alluring appearance


That it's all right with me
I'm willing to overlook our mismatch and accept you as you are


It's the wrong song in the wrong style
This musical choice doesn't align with my mood or preference


Though your smile is lovely, it's the wrong smile
You have an attractive smile, but it's not the exact one I'm looking for right now


It's not her smile, but such a lovely smile
You may not be the object of my affection, but your smile is captivating


So it's all right with me
I'm willing to enjoy what you have to offer despite it not fitting my ideal


You can't know how happy I am that we've met
Meeting you has brought me joy, though it may not lead to a romantic connection


I'm strangely attracted to you
I feel drawn to you in spite of the potential obstacles


There's someone I'm trying so hard to forget
There's another person I'm actively attempting to eradicate from my thoughts


Don't you want to forget someone, too?
Perhaps you also have someone in mind that you'd like to escape from


It's the wrong game with the wrong chips
Our situation is ill-suited for a successful relationship


Though your lips are tempting, they're the wrong lips
While I'm intrigued by your lips, they don't belong to the person I'm enamored with


They're not her lips, but they're such tempting lips
Even though they don't belong to my desired partner, your lips are still enticing


That if some night you're free
If we happen to be available at the same time


Dear, it's all right
My previous objections and hesitations no longer hold weight


Yes, it's all right with me
I'm willing to entertain the possibility of a relationship with you despite our differences




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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