Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Wah-dah-doo
Wah-dah-doo
Wah-dah-doo, dah-dah-doo, dah-dah-doo
It don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing
All you got to do is sing
It makes no difference if it's sweet or hot
Just keep that rhythm, give it everything you got
It don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
Wa-dah-dah-doo, da-da-doo, da-da-da-dohh
Shoop-dee-doo-dee-doo-dee-doo, dah-dah-dooh
It don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
Wah-dah-doo
Wah-dah-doo, dah-dah-doo, dah-dah-doo
It don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing
All you got to do is sing
It makes no difference if it's sweet or hot
Just keep that rhythm, give it everything you got
It don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
Wa-dah-dah-doo, da-da-doo, da-da-da-dohh
Shoop-dee-doo-dee-doo-dee-doo, dah-dah-dooh
It don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
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NO ONE has posted anything about the Duke? Lame.
The Duke > You
I spose in fairness this is in theory a song meanings site and a lot of Dukes best is just about the music rather than complex lyrics.
However that being said, so many people write messages just to say "Wow this song is Excellent! I love it and I love the band!" it is rediculous that the Duke doesnt have any.
Everything the Duke did had that swing.
This is one of the best songs Duke Ellington composed! I too love Ella Fitzgerald's version to it!