Bryan Ferry

Just One of Those Things

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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

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sillybunny On Aug 17, 2006

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2006-08-17 13:31:42

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20y ago

A lovely rendition by Ferry, this song was written by Cole Porter. In a play that angels were putting on, this was a song sung by Pete to Ariana about their trip to the moon on gossamer wings—just a wee bit too hot not to cool down. Here he bids her goodbye—frustrated over the nonsense kissing her—hoping someday they happen to run into each other under different circumstances …

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