Just One of Those Things
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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It was just one of those things
Just one of those crazy flings
One of those bells that now and then rings
Just one of those things

It was just one of those nights
Just one of those fabulous flights
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
Just one of those things

If we'd thought a bit 'bout the end of it
When we started painting the town
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Was too hot not to cool down

So good bye, dear, and amen
Here's hoping we meet now and then
It was great fun
But it was just one of those things

It was just, just one of those nights
Just one of those fabulous flights
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
Just one of those things

If we'd thought a bit 'bout the end of it
When we started painting the town
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Was too hot not to cool down

So good bye, good bye, bye bye, good bye, baby, amen
Here's hoping we meet now and then




It was great fun
But it was just one of those things

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's "Just One of Those Things" is a song about a brief, passionate love affair that ends as quickly as it began. The lyrics describe how the lovers were caught up in the moment, enjoying their time together, but also recognizing that it was just a fling that was bound to end. The use of the phrase "just one of those things" emphasizes this idea that their love affair was a common occurrence, something that happens all the time.


The lyrics also suggest a hint of regret for not considering the consequences of their actions. If they had thought about the future, they might have realized that their love affair was too intense to be sustainable. However, the tone of the song remains upbeat and celebratory, as if the lovers are glad to have had the experience, even if it was short-lived.


Overall, "Just One of Those Things" captures the bittersweet excitement of a whirlwind romance that ultimately fades away, leaving behind only memories of a wild and crazy time.


Line by Line Meaning

It was just one of those things
It was just one of those random, unexpected occurrences


Just one of those crazy flings
Just one of those passionate yet fleeting relationships


One of those bells that now and then rings
One of those moments of chance that can happen occasionally


Just one of those things
Just one of those whimsical happenings


It was just one of those nights
It was just one of those magical evenings


Just one of those fabulous flights
Just one of those incredible experiences


A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
An otherworldly experience that felt ethereal and surreal


Just one of those things
Just one of those indescribable occurrences


If we'd thought a bit 'bout the end of it
If we had contemplated the future of our relationship


When we started painting the town
When we began our wild and crazy adventures


We'd have been aware that our love affair
We would have realized that our romantic involvement


Was too hot not to cool down
Was too intense and passionate to sustain over time


So good bye, dear, and amen
Farewell, my love, and may we be blessed


Here's hoping we meet now and then
I hope that we may cross paths from time to time


It was great fun
It was an exciting and enjoyable experience


But it was just one of those things
We must accept that it was merely a chance occurrence


So good bye, good bye, bye bye, good bye, baby, amen
Farewell, farewell, farewell, my love, and may we be blessed


Here's hoping we meet now and then
I hope that we may cross paths from time to time


It was great fun
It was an exciting and enjoyable experience


But it was just one of those things
We must accept that it was merely a chance occurrence




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

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MG Adventures

Best singer for this song.

Maddy

Such a handsome man!❤

Benji Lando

Trying to imitate the great Frank Sinatra

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