How Insensitive
Vic Damone · Other Songs - Vic Damone
When she told me that she loved me
How unmoved an' cold I must have seemed
When she told me so sincerely
Why she must have asked
Do I just turn an' stare in icy silence?
What was I to say
What can you say when a love affair is over?
Now, she's gone away
And I'm alone with a memory of her last look
Vague an' drawn an' sad I see it still
All her heartbreak in that last look
How she must have asked
Could I just turn an' stare in icy silence?
What was I to do
What can one do when a love affair is over?
What can you do
When a love affair is over?
It's over
How Insensitive - Vic Damone
Vic Damone's 1961 recording of 'How Insensitive' stands as a quintessential example of the romantic pop style that defined the early 1960s. The song, a ballad about the painful realization that a lover has moved on, showcases Damone's signature smooth vocal delivery and lush orchestral arrangement. Released during a period when he was establishing himself as a leading figure in the vocal pop genre, the track exemplifies the era's emphasis on polished production and emotive storytelling. While it did not achieve the massive chart dominance of some of his contemporaries, the song remains a notable song in his discography, reflecting the sophisticated musical tastes of the time and contributing to his legacy as a respected interpreter of romantic themes.