Vanessa Rubin was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, grew up in a musical … Read Full Bio ↴Vanessa Rubin was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, grew up in a musical household to parents from Trinidad and Louisiana. After achieving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Ohio State University. She received a standing ovation for her performance of “God Bless the Child” while competing in the Miss Black Central Ohio Contest, which convinced her that her true calling was to sing in the jazz tradition. This Billie Holiday masterpiece has since become her ”official” theme song. Ms. Rubin returned to Cleveland, where she began singing in many of the city's clubs and hotels and performing with the best of the city's musicians. She also formed and managed her first group, consisting of organ, guitar, vibes and drums. Soon after she moved to New York City in 1982, Ms. Rubin performed at Sweet Basil and the Village Vanguard with the Pharoah Sanders Quartet. She then began to study with pianist Barry Harris at his Jazz Cultural Theatre.[1] Since that time she has worked with an impressive list of musicians including Kenny Barron, Lionel Hampton, the Mercer Ellington Orchestra, Cecil Bridgewater, Etta Jones, Toots Thielemans, Steve Turre, Cedar Walton, and Grover Washington, Jr. More recently she has completed international tours with Herbie Hancock, the Woody Herman Orchestra, and the Jazz Crusaders.

Whatever Happens
Vanessa Rubin Lyrics

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Whatever happens
We'll have some love along the way
But it ain't easy
We'll look for some words of love to say
And smile..mmmmm
It may happen anyway
And we'll kiss before we say 'goodnight'

And whatever happens
They're'll be some time along the way
When it ain't easy
It just can't be sunshine everyday
We'll smile…mmmmm
And be happy, anyway
And we'll kiss before we say 'goodnight'

I've got you in my life
Together we can reach the higher ground
We'll be alright
Just as long as you're around
Girl, I won't let you down

Whatever happens
There'll be some good times, and some bad
But it ain't easy
Let's just remember the good times that we had
And just smile…mmmm

And be happy, anyway
And we'll kiss before we say 'goodnight' (x2)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Vanessa Rubin's song "Whatever Happens" are all about the ups and downs of a relationship. The first verse talks about how love can be difficult, but that it's worth it to find some words of love to say and to smile through the tough times. The chorus repeats the idea that no matter what happens, there will be good and bad times, but that they will always kiss before saying goodnight. The second verse emphasizes the importance of having someone special in your life to help you through the hard times and that as long as they are around, everything will be alright.

The song is ultimately about the power of love to help us through difficult times. It acknowledges that relationships are never easy but that by focusing on the good times and the love we share, we can make it through anything. The message of the song is one of hope and optimism, even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Whatever happens
No matter what occurs

We'll have some love along the way
Love will be present throughout our journey

But it ain't easy
However, it won't be simple

We'll look for some words of love to say
We will try to find loving words to express ourselves

And smile..mmmmm
And smile despite the hardships

It may happen anyway
Regardless of what happens

And we'll kiss before we say 'goodnight'
We will share a loving moment before parting

And whatever happens
And no matter the circumstances

They're'll be some time along the way
There will be moments throughout our journey

When it ain't easy
When it will be difficult

It just can't be sunshine everyday
We can't expect every day to be perfect

We'll smile…mmmmm
But we will still smile through it all

And be happy, anyway
And find happiness despite the challenges

And we'll kiss before we say 'goodnight'
We will share a loving moment before parting

I've got you in my life
You are a vital part of my life

Together we can reach the higher ground
Together, we can achieve greatness

We'll be alright
We will be okay

Just as long as you're around
As long as you are here with me

Girl, I won't let you down
I promise not to disappoint you

There'll be some good times, and some bad
We will experience ups and downs

Let's just remember the good times that we had
Let's focus on the positive memories

And just smile…mmmm
And smile through it all

And be happy, anyway
And find happiness despite the challenges

And we'll kiss before we say 'goodnight' (x2)
We will share a loving moment before parting, twice

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BLEUNIG MUSIC
Written by: BILL WITHERS, N UNKNOWN WRITER

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