Panama
Wingy Manone And His Orchestra Lyrics


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I get awful gloomy
You mean, very gloomy
Very gloomy, now and then, in this town
'Cause it's always so hard
To find a real pard
Who'll play in your yard
When you're down
But since the talk, you and me
I mean, you and I have had
I've got a good friend, I see
Well, I'm not so very bad

What say, let's be buddies
What say, let's be pals
What say, let's be buddies
And keep up each other's morales
I may never shout it
But many's the time I'm blue
What say, how's about it
Can't I be a buddy to you?

Yes, with certain reservations
Will you try your best to go for this moll?
Hattie, what are you talking about?
If you do, I'll buy a new dress for your doll
But please let me pick it out
And I'll take you to hear the big cathedral bells
Oh, I hate those noisy old chimes
Well, instead then we'll go to see Gone With The Wind
But I've already seen it four times
Would you like a big box of chocolate creams?
No, for candy I never did care
Then will you let me get you a cute little dog?
Would you mind making it a bear?
Say, Jerry, old kid, you're a tough proposition
Are you sure your lid is in a healthy condition?
Are you feelin' good, Jerry?
What me? Why, very.
Well, whether you are or not

If you're on the town
If you're on your own
Well, I'm sort of down
And sick of being alone
Do you ever spend your evenings with the blues?




'Cause if you do my friend
We're both in the same shoes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wingy Manone and His Orchestra's song "Panama" explore the feeling of loneliness and the desire to connect with others. The singer expresses that they often feel gloomy and down because it is difficult to find someone who will be there for them when they need it. However, since the singer has met the person they are speaking to (likely a romantic interest), they feel as though they have found a good friend, which makes them feel a little better about their situation. The singer then suggests that they become buddies and support each other, offering to buy their friend's doll a new dress or get them a dog if it will make them happy. The song ends with the singer expressing solidarity with their friend, acknowledging that they are in the same boat when it comes to feeling blue.


Overall, the lyrics provide insight into the universal human experience of loneliness and longing for connection. The singer's vulnerability and willingness to reach out to another person, even if it is just as friends, are relatable and make the song feel intimate and comforting.


Line by Line Meaning

I get awful gloomy
I feel extremely unhappy


You mean, very gloomy
You are correct, I mean I am very unhappy


Very gloomy, now and then, in this town
I experience intense sadness occasionally in this town


'Cause it's always so hard
It is difficult due to the fact that


To find a real pard
To find a true friend


Who'll play in your yard
Who will stand by you in times of need


When you're down
When you're feeling low


But since the talk, you and me
But ever since our conversation,


I mean, you and I have had
That is, the discussion we shared


I've got a good friend, I see
I have found a good friend


Well, I'm not so very bad
I am not feeling as unhappy anymore


What say, let's be buddies
Shall we be friends?


What say, let's be pals
How about we become close friends?


What say, let's be buddies
What do you think about being friends?


And keep up each other's morales
And support each other's spirits


I may never shout it
I may not say it out loud


But many's the time I'm blue
But I often feel unhappy


What say, how's about it
What do you think about it?


Can't I be a buddy to you?
Can't I become your friend?


Yes, with certain reservations
Yes, but with some concerns


Will you try your best to go for this moll?
Will you agree to this idea?


Hattie, what are you talking about?
What are you referring to, Hattie?


If you do, I'll buy a new dress for your doll
If you agree, I'll purchase a new dress for your doll


But please let me pick it out
But allow me to choose the dress


And I'll take you to hear the big cathedral bells
And I'll bring you to listen to the large church bells


Oh, I hate those noisy old chimes
Oh, I find those loud and old-fashioned bells unpleasant


Well, instead then we'll go to see Gone With The Wind
Then, we will watch the movie Gone with the Wind instead


But I've already seen it four times
But I have already watched it four times


Would you like a big box of chocolate creams?
Would you be interested in a large box of chocolate cream candies?


No, for candy I never did care
No, I have no interest in candy


Then will you let me get you a cute little dog?
Then, can I purchase an adorable little dog for you?


Would you mind making it a bear?
Can it be a teddy bear, if that's all right?


Say, Jerry, old kid, you're a tough proposition
Hey Jerry, my pal, you are a difficult person to deal with


Are you sure your lid is in a healthy condition?
Are you certain that your head is in good shape?


Are you feelin' good, Jerry?
Are you feeling fine, Jerry?


What me? Why, very.
Me? Yes, I am feeling good.


Well, whether you are or not
Regardless of whether you are fine or not,


If you're on the town
If you are out and about


If you're on your own
If you are by yourself


Well, I'm sort of down
Well, I am somewhat unhappy


And sick of being alone
And tired of being by myself


Do you ever spend your evenings with the blues?
Do you ever feel miserable in the evenings?


'Cause if you do my friend
Because if you do, my friend,


We're both in the same shoes
We are both in the same unhappy state




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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