Are You Havin Any Fun?
Tony Bennett and The Count Basie Orchestra Lyrics
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And nervous indigestion
Rich fellow, eats milk and crackers
I'll ask you one question
You silly so and so
With all your dough
Are you havin' any fun?
What good is what you've got
If you're not havin' any fun?
Are you havin' any laughs?
Are you gettin' any lovin'?
If other people do,
So can you, have a little fun
After the honey's in the cone
Little bees go out and play
Even the old gray mare down home
Has got to have hay, hey!
You better have some fun
You ain't gonna live forever
Before you're old and gray, feel okay
Have your little fun, son!
Have your little fun!
Why do you work and slave and save?
Life is full of ifs and buts
You know the squirrels save and save
And what have they got, nuts!
Better have a little fun
You ain't gonna live forever
Before you're old and gray, still okay
Have your little fun, son!
Have your little fun!
Are you havin' any fun?
The song "Are You Havin' Any Fun?" is a call for people to live life to the fullest and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. The lyrics are directed at a wealthy man who may have everything money can buy, but lacks the joy and excitement that comes with having fun. The song urges this man to ask himself if he's really "havin' any fun" and to seek out happiness in life.
The lyrics are light-hearted and playful, featuring a series of rhetorical questions that challenge the listener to consider whether they are really living their best life. The playful use of rhyming and wordplay adds to the fun vibe of the song. The message of "Are You Havin' Any Fun?" is essentially that life is short, so enjoy it while you can.
Overall, the song can be seen as a reflection on the value of happiness and the importance of embracing life's simple pleasures. It's a reminder that even the wealthiest and most successful among us can miss out on the joy of living if they don't take a step back and make time for fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey fellow with a million smackers
Addressing a wealthy individual
And nervous indigestion
Noting that wealth does not necessarily bring happiness
Rich fellow, eats milk and crackers
A playfully mocking description of the wealthy person's mundane diet
I'll ask you one question
Setting up the central question of the song
You silly so and so
Playful, friendly jab at the wealthy person
With all your dough
With all your money
Are you havin' any fun?
Asking if the wealthy person is actually enjoying their life
What y'gettin' out o' livin'?
What's the point of living?
What good is what you've got
What's the value of your wealth if you're not enjoying it?
If you're not havin' any fun?
Rhetorical question emphasizing the importance of enjoyment
Are you havin' any laughs?
Are you actually laughing and having a good time?
Are you gettin' any lovin'?
Are you experiencing love and connection with others?
If other people do,
If other people can experience these things,
So can you, have a little fun
You can too, so have some fun!
After the honey's in the cone
Metaphor about the natural playfulness of life
Little bees go out and play
Even the smallest creatures know how to have fun
Even the old gray mare down home
Another metaphor for the fact that everyone, even seemingly dull things, need to have fun
Has got to have hay, hey!
Needs sustenance to keep going
You better have some fun
It's important for you to have fun
You ain't gonna live forever
Life is short and you won't be around forever
Before you're old and gray, feel okay
It's important to live life fully before it's too late
Have your little fun, son!
Porviding a friendly invitation to have some fun
Why do you work and slave and save?
Asking why someone would choose material wealth over having fun
Life is full of ifs and buts
Life is uncertain and unpredictable
You know the squirrels save and save
Even animals save for the future
And what have they got, nuts!
But in the end, what is the point of all that saving?
Better have a little fun
You should prioritize having fun
Before you're old and gray, still okay
Again emphasizing the importance of enjoying life while you can
Have your little fun, son!
Friendly invitation to have some fun
Have your little fun!
Final reminder to enjoy life
Are you havin' any fun?
Repeating the central question of the song
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK YELLEN, SAMMY FAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tthomaselli2
Tony Bennett & Count Basie were who my late grand-mother listened to... Jazz musicians that were before my time, yet, I still recommend them over the pop/teeny-bopper crap that the next generation has to offer, if you even wanna call it music! I was born in 1989 & unlike most people from my generation, I have an open mind when it comes to music, I recognize what does & does not suck & I have the utmost respect for jazz music, especially Tony Bennett!
@KentuckyJet
Two icons having fun! The results are just great!
@tthomaselli2
This song was featured in the 2004 film 'Click' & the 1995 film 'Get Shorty'.; Classic stuff!
@biueshound
One of my dads favorites.
@cooperlumsden2131
They had this song at the Williamstown Pantomime 8 years ago.
@LandondeeL
1:34 Special guest vocalist: CHARLIE BROWN'S TEACHER!
@SKYLARKo80
Every adult ever in Peanuts
@legomutantcustoms
Hey fellow with a million smackers
And nervous indigestion
Rich fellow, eats milk and crackers
I'll ask you one question
You silly so and so
With all your dough....
Are you havin' any fun?
What y'gettin' out o' livin'?
What good is what you've got
If you're not havin' any fun?
Are you havin' any laughs?
Are you gettin' any lovin'?
If other people do,
So can you, have a little fun
After the honey's in the cone
Little bees go out and play
Even the old grey mare down home
Has got to have hay....HEY!
You better have some fun
You ain't gonna live forever
Before you're old and gray, feel okay
Have your little fun, son!
Have your little fun!
Why do you work and slave and save?
Life is full of ifs and buts
You know the squirrels save and save
And what have they got.....NUTS!
Better have a little fun
You ain't gonna live forever
Before you're old and grey, still okay
Have your little fun, son!
Have your little fun!
Are you havin' any fun?