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What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
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And the couples we know are fondly kissing
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
Maybe it's much too early in the game
Oh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year's?
New Year's eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year
New Year's eve
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of a thousand invitations
You received
Oh, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year's?
New Year's Eve?
Oh, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year's?
New Year's Eve?
The song What Are You Doing New Year's Eve is a beautiful ballad about the uncertainty that surrounds the eve of New Year's. The singer questions whether they will be with the one they love or if they will be alone, watching other couples being affectionate. They ask their significant other about their plans for the night and who will be holding them, hoping that they will be the one they chose out of the thousands of invitations received. While acknowledging that it may be too early to ask such a question, the singer cannot help but wonder what their future holds.
The lyrics of the song are reflective of the universal feeling of uncertainty that emerges at the dawn of every new year. The song explores themes of love, longing, and anticipation, with the singer expressing their desire to be with their loved one at the turn of the year. However, they also recognize the possibility of being alone, which adds a layer of vulnerability to the lyrics. The song's beauty lies in its simplicity, as it captures the essence of the human experience, and encourages us to reflect on the past and look forward to the future.
Line by Line Meaning
When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
As the clock strikes midnight and the celebration starts
And the couples we know are fondly kissing
As people express their love and affection for one another
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
I am unsure if I will be spending the night with you or if I will be alone
Maybe it's much too early in the game
Perhaps it's too soon to be asking about our plans for New Year's Eve
Oh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
But nonetheless, I am curious about what you'll be doing
What are you doing New Year's?
Can you tell me your plans for New Year's Eve?
New Year's eve?
What are you doing to celebrate the start of a new year?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
I wonder who you will be embracing when the clock strikes twelve
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
At the exact moment when the year changes
Welcoming in the New Year
Celebrating the start of a new year with joy and excitement
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
Perhaps it's foolish of me to imagine
I'd ever be the one you chose
That I would be the one you choose to spend New Year's Eve with
Out of a thousand invitations
Considering all the possible people you might spend the evening with
You received
Who else might be vying for your time on this special night
Oh, but in case I stand one little chance
But on the off chance that I'm in the running
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
Here's the big question I've been wanting to ask
What are you doing New Year's?
Can you tell me what you're doing on New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve?
What sort of plans do you have for ringing in the new year?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANK LOESSER
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