What Are You Doing New Year's Eve
The Romantic Strings and Orchestra Lyrics
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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
Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's eve?
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 the thousand invitations you received
Ah, 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?
Ah, 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, what are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
The Romantic Strings & Orchestra's song "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" is a romantic ballad that speaks to the uncertainty and anticipation that accompanies the holiday season. The lyrics describe a scene of ringing bells, blowing horns, and kissing couples, as the singer wonders whether they will be with their loved one or alone. The chorus of the song poses the titular question: "What are you doing New Year's Eve?" and asks who will be holding the object of their affection at midnight as they welcome in the new year.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with feelings of insecurity and longing, questioning whether they will ever be the one chosen amongst a "thousand invitations". Despite this uncertainty, they gather the courage to ask their potential love interest the Jackpot question in advance, revealing their true desires and hoping for a favorable response.
Overall, "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" is a nostalgic and heartfelt ode to the excitement and vulnerability of the holiday season, capturing the range of emotions that many experience at this time of year.
Line by Line Meaning
When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
When the festivities are in full swing and everyone is celebrating
And the couples we know are fondly kissing
When we see couples showing their affections for each other
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
I wonder if I'll be beside you during this moment or if I'll be alone
Maybe it's much too early in the game
Perhaps it's too soon to ask this question
Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
But I still wanted to ask anyway
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's eve?
What are your plans for New Year's Eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
I wonder who will be embracing you tightly
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve
Welcoming in the New Year, New Year's Eve?
Are you celebrating the arrival of the New Year on New Year's Eve?
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
Perhaps I'm being foolish to think this way
I'd ever be the one you chose
That I could ever be the one you pick to spend New Year's Eve with
Out of the thousand invitations you received
Considering all the invites you've likely gotten
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
But on the off chance that I have a shot
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
I'll ask the million-dollar question now
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
What are your plans for New Year's Eve?
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
But just in case there's a small glimmer of hope
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
I'll ask the important question now
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
What are your plans for New Year's Eve?
Oh, what are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
Oh, I can't help but wonder what you'll be doing on New Year's Eve.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser
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nipstertunes
Wonderful, Heather! Love the music and the video! Great clips from a wonderful Ginger Rogers movie "Bachelor Mother". I love that film! Thanks for posting this and Happy New Year to you!
Jim
TheSorrowfulFlower
@nipstertunes I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jim! Yes, I love "Bachelor Mother," too, and watch it every New Year's Eve. Thanks so much for watching and for your wonderful comments! Wish you a very Happy New Year as well, my friend :))