Oh Promise Me
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra Lyrics
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And I'm not the guy who cared about fortunes and such
I never cared much
Oh, look at me now!
I never knew the technique of kissing
I never knew the thrill I could get from your touch
I never knew much
I'm a new man better than casanova at his best
With a new heart and a brand new start
Why I'm so proud I'm bustin' my vest
So I'm the guy who turned out a lover
Yes I'm the guy who laughed at those blue diamond rings
One of those things
Oh, look at me now!
I'm not the guy who cared about love
And I'm not the guy who cared about fortunes and such
I never cared much
Oh, look at me now!
And I never knew the technique of kissing
I never knew the thrill I could get form your touch
I never knew much
Oh, look at me now!
I'm a new man better than casanova at his very best
With a new heart and a brand new start
I'm so proud I'm bustin' my vest
So I'm the guy who turned out a lover
Yes I'm the guy who laughed at those blue diamond rings
One of those things
Oh, look at me now!
Look at me now!
The lyrics to Tommy Dorsey's song "Oh! Look at Me Now" paint a picture of a man who was once indifferent and apathetic towards love and romantic pursuits. He declares that he "never cared much" about such things. However, he finds himself transformed into a passionate lover who is now proud of his newfound emotions. He admits that he never knew the technique of kissing or the thrill that comes from a touch, but now he's a "new man" who is better than even Casanova at his best.
The lyrics are a celebration of the power of love to transform individuals and bring about a sense of pride and self-worth. The singer's transformation from someone who "never cared much" to a romantic who is "bustin' his vest" with pride demonstrates how love can change the way we see ourselves and the world around us. This transformation has been so profound that the singer is almost unrecognizable to himself, as evident in the repeated line "Oh, look at me now!"
Moreover, the song highlights the idea that falling in love can be a universal experience that can improve individuals and bring them closer to their best selves. The singer might have been the guy who laughed at "blue diamond rings" before, but now he knows that love is something to cherish.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not the guy who cared about love
I didn't used to value love before
And I'm not the guy who cared about fortunes and such
I didn't care about wealth and material things either
I never cared much
Overall, I was pretty indifferent to a lot of things in life
Oh, look at me now!
But now, things have changed and my perspective is different
I never knew the technique of kissing
I wasn't skilled in the art of kissing
I never knew the thrill I could get from your touch
I didn't realize how amazing it could feel to be touched by someone I care about
I never knew much
Overall, I was pretty clueless about a lot of things
Oh, look at me now!
But now, I'm much more knowledgeable and experienced
I'm a new man better than casanova at his best
I've become a much more skilled and successful lover than even Casanova was in his prime
With a new heart and a brand new start
I've had a change of heart and I'm starting fresh in many aspects of my life
Why I'm so proud I'm bustin' my vest
I'm incredibly proud of how far I've come and it shows
So I'm the guy who turned out a lover
I've transformed into someone who values and appreciates love
Yes I'm the guy who laughed at those blue diamond rings
I used to scoff at the idea of expensive wedding rings and such
One of those things
It was just one of the many things I didn't used to care about
Oh, look at me now!
But now, I've changed my tune and I'm proud of who I've become
Look at me now!
I want others to see how much I've grown and changed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Bushkin, John Devries
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on a high hat, a piccolo and a cane
Who stole my gal away with a minor stay?
A high hat, a piccolo, and a cane!
Who made my honey say my love gave her a pain?
A high hat, a piccolo, and a cane!
A high salutin', crap shootin', piccolo tootin' high brow! (x2)
He played a little bell and raised a literal hell, then her head went 'round and 'round.
Whoah!
She thought I was okay, at least that thought betrayed.
With a high hat, a piccolo, and a cane!