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So What's New
Tony Evans And His 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?
"So What's New" is a beautiful ballad that encapsulates the longing that comes with being unsure of one's place in someone's life. The song starts with the singer imagining a scene in which everyone is celebrating New Year's Eve. The bells are ringing, the horns are blowing, and couples are kissing. In that moment, the singer is unsure whether they will be with the person they long for or whether they will be left alone, missing out on the joyous occasion.
The singer then takes the opportunity to ask the person what their plans for New Year's Eve are. It's too early in the game, but the singer can't help but ask. The next verse intensifies the longing as the singer wonders whose arms will hold the object of their affection when the clock strikes twelve. The singer acknowledges that it may be crazy to think that they stand a chance among the thousand invitations the person may have received. However, they hold onto the hope that maybe, just maybe, they might be the one holding the person they desire on New Year's Eve.
Line by Line Meaning
When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
When the celebration begins and everyone is excited
And the couples we know are fondly kissing
And when we see people enjoying each other's company
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
Will I be by your side or not be there at all?
Maybe it's much too early in the game
Perhaps it's too soon to bring up this topic
Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
But I want to know anyways
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 you'll be holding closely
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
During the exact moment that the New Year arrives
Welcoming in the New Year, New Year's Eve?
Will you be joining in the celebration?
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
Perhaps it's foolish of me to think this way
I'd ever be the one you chose
That I would be the person you'd like to spend time with
Out of the thousand invitations you received
From all the invitations you've received
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
But just in case I have a slim opportunity
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
I'll ask you the most important 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 I have a slim opportunity
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
I'll ask you the most 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, what will you be doing on New Year's Eve?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser
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