Vanity
Vaughan Sarah Lyrics
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All by myself instead of laughing with the crowd
If I don't care to be part of their gaiety
They often say to me, "Don't be so proud"
But how are they to know
I'm looking high and low
For love that used to be my own
When I'm offered new romance
I can't because I'm yours alone
Till you forgive again
I'll never live again
So will it be as long as we are far apart
It may be vanity to think you'll come to me
But is it vanity to hide a broken heart
In "Vanity," Sarah Vaughan sings about a love that has been lost and the pain that comes with it. She describes how she chooses to be alone instead of pretending to be happy in a crowd, knowing she is only hiding the pain that she feels deep inside. Though others may see her behavior as proud or vain, she is actually searching for the love that used to be hers, never giving a second glance to new romantic opportunities because her heart still belongs to the one who left her. The song is an honest portrayal of the struggle of moving on from a past love, hoping for a reconciliation, but also acknowledging that it may just be a vain hope.
Line by Line Meaning
They call it vanity because I'd rather be
My choice to be alone is seen as self-importance by others
All by myself instead of laughing with the crowd
I choose solitude over shallow interaction with people I don't connect with
If I don't care to be part of their gaiety
I don't feel the need to force myself to participate in frivolous activities that don't interest me
They often say to me, "Don't be so proud"
People often criticize me for not being more sociable, calling it arrogance
But how are they to know
Others can't understand my true motivation or feelings
I'm looking high and low
I'm searching far and wide for what I truly desire
For love that used to be my own
I yearn for love that I once possessed but have lost
I never even glance
I don't even consider new potential romances
When I'm offered new romance
Even if presented with a new love interest, I won't entertain them
I can't because I'm yours alone
My heart still belongs to someone else
Till you forgive again
I won't be able to move on until you forgive me
I'll never live again
Without your forgiveness, I can't truly live or love again
So will it be as long as we are far apart
Until we're reunited, I'll remain in this stagnant state
It may be vanity to think you'll come to me
It may seem foolish for me to hope that you'll return to me
But is it vanity to hide a broken heart
Isn't it understandable to try to protect myself by hiding the pain of a broken heart?
Contributed by Riley I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kamaalabstract
The first 6 seconds melts your heartstrings like no other
@markherron1407
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@josevinent1511
It´s hard to understand how a master piece like this can have three dislikes. That´s perfect! Voice, bass and guitar!
@edwardmallon8679
She sends chills down my spine. so cool and perfect. Takes you back to forgotten memories. Bittersweet but so glad.
@iananth0ny
Pure warmness; Pure soul
@psilo9865
Very thrilled to have found this melody at this point in existence. Fitting and motivating. Now... to continue Being.💛🐝
@rubberdc
beautiful velvet start to her voice, and lovely deep tones.wonderful.
@chaoswitch1974
<3 her voice brought me here, then sent me...
@davidhaag2205
lyrics are fantastic! Thank you Jack Manus!
@niniitread8691
Very.. One of my favorite things...Ms Vaughan