I Don't Stand The Ghost Of A Chance
Stacey Kent & Jan Lundgren Trio Lyrics
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But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming
The lyrics of Stacey Kent & Jan Lundgren Trio's song, "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You," talks about unrequited love. The singer is hopelessly in love with someone who does not feel the same way. They confess their love and the intensity of their feelings, but they know they do not stand a chance with this person because they are surrounded by other lovers. The singer clings to the hope that if this person were to give them a chance, they would prove themselves to be the right lover for them. But the singer eventually realizes that they are only dreaming and that their love will never be reciprocated.
The lyrics conjure a sense of longing and heartbreak that anyone who has experienced unrequited love can relate to. It is a common theme in music, literature, and film. The song has a melancholic and romantic sense of nostalgia, beautifully captured by Stacey Kent and the Jan Lundgren Trio, making it a classic jazz standard that has been covered by many musicians.
Line by Line Meaning
I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
I am deeply in love with you and crave your affection more than anything.
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
Unfortunately, I have no realistic hope of being with you romantically.
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
Though I hoped to be the one you choose, it seems that you have many other romantic prospects.
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
It's become clear to me that the odds are stacked against me when it comes to winning your heart.
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
Although it may seem unlikely, I believe that if you were to give me a chance, you would see my true intentions and feelings for you.
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
Should you choose to give me a chance, you could realize that I am the one you are meant to be with.
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I can assure you that my intentions are genuine and my love for you is sincere, but there's no point in pretending that the odds are in my favor.
I know I must be dreaming
It's clear to me that my wishes of being with you are nothing more than a fantasy, as the chances of us ending up together are slim to none.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICKY SKOPELITIS
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