It Never Entered My Mind
Stan Getz Lyrics


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Once I laughed when I heard you saying
That I'd be playing solitaire
Uneasy in my easy chair
It never entered my mind

And once you told me I was mistaken
That I'd awaken with the sun
And ordered orange juice for one
It never entered my mind
You had what I lack, myself
Now I even have to scratch my back myself

Once you warned me that if you scorned me
I'd say a lonely prayer again
And wish that you were there again
To get into my hair again
It never entered my mind

Once you warned me that if you scorned me
I'd say a lonely prayer again
And wish that you were there again




To get into my hair again
It never entered my mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stan Getz's song "It Never Entered My Mind" revolve around regret, missed opportunities, and unrequited love. The song's narrator recalls a past lover and their interactions, each of which revealed glimpses into the nature of their relationship, and what it lacked. The singer had dismissed the lover's warnings about loneliness and how much they depended on each other until they separated. Now, the singer is left lamenting their mistakes and realizing that they had not fully seen what was right in front of them.


The first verse describes the lover's prophecy that the singer would someday find themselves alone, despite their confidence in their own company. The second verse recalls how the ex-lover warned the singer that they would miss them once they were gone, which now seems like an unavoidable reality. The repeated lines of "It never entered my mind" reinforce the fact that the singer had been shortsighted and unaware of what was happening in their relationship.


Overall, the song paints a picture of regret and reflection, showing the singer coming to terms with their missed opportunities and unrealized potential for love. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes what we take for granted can be the very things we end up needing the most.


Line by Line Meaning

Once I laughed when I heard you saying
I used to laugh when I heard you say that I would be alone and playing cards by myself.


That I'd be playing solitaire
You suggested that I would be spending my time alone, playing a game of solitaire.


Uneasy in my easy chair
You said that I would feel uncomfortable even in my own home, sitting in my comfortable chair.


It never entered my mind
I never really considered this possibility.


And once you told me I was mistaken
One time, you told me that I was wrong about something.


That I'd awaken with the sun
You said that I would wake up early in the morning when the sun rises.


And ordered orange juice for one
You told me that I would have breakfast alone, ordering just enough for one person.


It never entered my mind
I never really considered this possibility.


You had what I lack, myself
You had something that I didn't possess.


Now I even have to scratch my back myself
Now, I even have to do things for myself that I never had to do before, like scratch my own back.


Once you warned me that if you scorned me
One time, you warned me that if you rejected or disrespected me, something would happen.


I'd say a lonely prayer again
I would end up praying by myself in a state of loneliness.


And wish that you were there again
I would wish that you were still with me, by my side.


To get into my hair again
I would even wish for the negative aspects of our relationship just to have you back in my life.


It never entered my mind
I never really considered this possibility.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS

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K.B. Mars

timeless beauty... stan staying true to the melody, the lyrics almost audible, just enriching the tune at certain moments by incredibly tasty embellishments, giving us a rare glimpse into the eternal

ccalculus

Stan at his very best...love this string version...

Zaeem Malik

Thank you for uploading this masterpiece 🎉

brig

I cried while listening to this, it's so beautiful.

David Peterson

A chilly October day, rain splattering against the sills, reflecting. This tune playing in the background on an old record player, echoing throughout the aged home. A warm, grey, woolen blanket. The North Atlantic out of your window. Contentment is found...

Crona Sad

True

Ron Scott

FALover, I lumped up but held back mine. Here I am, people say I look 50 but am 70. I sit in my rocker and listen to Stan for hrs on end. I love that guy. I did cry when I heard he passed away sometime back.

humble gr

Beautiful track

Chénier Edouard

God ,Simply , deeply touching.....!

Сергей Лашко

верх совершенства!!!...без комментариев.

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