Just One of Those Things
Trudy Desmond Lyrics


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It was just one of those things
Just one of those crazy flings
One of those bells that now and then rings
Just one of those things

It was just one of those nights
Just one of those fabulous flights
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
Just one of those things

If we'd thought a bit, of the end of it
When we started painting the town
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Was too hot, not to cool down

So goodbye, dear, and Amen
Here's hoping we meet now and then




It was great fun
But it was just one of those things

Overall Meaning

In Trudy Desmond's "Just One Of Those Things", the lyrics describe a brief and fleeting romantic encounter that seemed exciting and spontaneous at the time but ultimately ended abruptly. The singer seems to express a sense of nostalgia for this past fling but acknowledges that the intensity was unsustainable and perhaps not meant to last. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, describing the encounter as "just one of those things", implying that it was a random occurrence that happened by chance. The second verse describes the experience as "fabulous flights" and "a trip to the moon on gossamer wings", using vivid imagery to emphasize the rush and excitement of the experience.


The final verse brings a sense of closure to the song, as the singer acknowledges that the affair was too intense and ultimately had to end. There is a sense of hopefulness in the final lines, as the singer expresses a desire to see the other person again and seems to hold onto the fond memories of their time together. Overall, the lyrics capture the fleeting nature of romantic encounters and the bittersweet feelings that often accompany their endings.


Line by Line Meaning

It was just one of those things
It was one of those random occurrences


Just one of those crazy flings
Just a spontaneous, short-lived romance


One of those bells that now and then rings
One of those rare moments that come by every once in a while


Just one of those things
Just one of those things


It was just one of those nights
It was one of those unforgettable nights


Just one of those fabulous flights
A magical experience like flying on cotton candy clouds


A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
Like a trip to fairy tale land


If we'd thought a bit, of the end of it
If we had planned for its eventual conclusion


When we started painting the town
When we began our wild adventures


We'd have been aware that our love affair
We would have realized that our romance


Was too hot, not to cool down
Was too intense to last forever


So goodbye, dear, and Amen
So farewell, my love, and amen


Here's hoping we meet now and then
I hope we cross paths occasionally


It was great fun
It was an amazing time


But it was just one of those things
But it was just one of those things




Lyrics Ā© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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