Lush Life
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Lyrics

I used to visit all the very gay places
In the past, I used to frequent nightclubs and bars that were popular and lively.

Those come what may places
These places were known for being unpredictable, but I would still go anyway.

Where one relaxes on the axis of the wheel of life
These places were where people could unwind and feel alive, like being at the center of the experience.

To get the feel of life
I went to these places to truly experience what life had to offer.

From jazz and cocktails
I enjoyed hearing live jazz music while I sipped on cocktails.

The girls I knew had sad and sullen gray faces
The women I encountered at these places often looked unhappy and defeated.

With distingué traces
However, they still somehow had an air of sophistication about them.

That used to be there you could see where
Their once-present refinement could still be seen in the remnants of their appearance.

They'd been washed away
But it was clear that their struggles and hardships had taken their toll and stripped them of their former elegance.

By too many through the day
The difficult circumstances of their lives had clearly been too much for them to bear.

Twelve o'clocktails
By the time I would arrive at these nightclubs, it would already be late and we would be drinking until midnight or later.

Then you came along with your siren's song
But then you appeared and your alluring presence was like a sweet song that called to me.

To tempt me to madness
You were so tempting that I was driven to act obsessively and irrationally at times.

I thought for a while that your pointed smile
At first, I thought that your smile was aimed at me in a way that hinted at a deep love and connection between us.

Was tinged with the sadness
However, upon further reflection, it became clear that your smile was actually a bit sad and melancholic.

Of a great love for me
Despite my initial misinterpretation, I thought that perhaps you did have a powerful love for me.

Ah yes, I was wrong
But my hopes were dashed, as it became clear that I was completely mistaken.

Again I was wrong
Once again, I had fallen into a trap of confusion and delusion.

Life is lonely again
Now I feel alone and forgotten again.

And only last year
It wasn't long ago that I felt like everything was secure and predictable.

Everything seemed so assured
It felt like my life was under control, with no unpleasant surprises or upheavals in sight.

Now life is awful again
But now everything is terrible once more.

A thoughtful of heart
Someone like me, who feels things deeply, will only be upset by this state of affairs.

Could only be a bore
It's simply too dull and unpleasant to try to cope with this situation.

A week in Paris could ease the bite of it
Maybe a trip to Paris would make me feel better and ease my pain a bit.

All I care is to smile in spite of it
But ultimately, I just want to be able to smile again and find happiness despite my problems.

I'll forget you, I will
I will try to forget about you and move on with my life.

Oh yet you are still
But even as I try to forget you, you still linger in my thoughts and feelings.

Burning inside my brain
I can't seem to shake the memories and pain associated with you, which continue to cause me distress.

Romance is mush
Lovey-dovey, romantic relationships are kind of ridiculous and impractical.

Stifling those who strive
They can make you feel a sense of suffocation and hold you back from pursuing your dreams.

I'll live a lush
Instead, I will choose to live a luxurious and enjoyable life.

Life in some small dive
I don't need anything fancy or sophisticated - I can find pleasure and contentment in a humble bar or nightclub.

And there I'll be
In those small, simple places, I will be happy and free.

While I rot with the rest
Meanwhile, there are plenty of other people out there just like me, living lonely and unsatisfying lives.

Of those whose lives are lonely too
Many others are experiencing the same kind of hardship and struggle, unable to find the hope and joy they need.