Never In A Million Years
Artie Shaw · Other Songs - Artie Shaw
Surround myself around my own fantasy
You just gotta be strong and believe in yourself
Forget all the sadness 'cause love is all you need
Love is all you need
Do you know what it's like to be alone in this world
When you're down and out on your luck and you're a failure
Wake up screaming in the middle of the night
You think it's all been a waste of time
It's been a bad year
You start believing everything's gonna be alright
Next minute you're down and you're flat on your back
A brand new day is beginning
Get that sunny feeling and you're on your way (way)
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Do you know how it feels when you don't have friend (friend)
Without a job and no money to spend
You're a stranger
All you think about is suicide
One of these days you're gonna lose the fight
You better keep out of danger - yeah
That same old feeling just keeps burning deep inside (inside)
You keep telling yourself it's gonna be the end
Oh - get yourself together
Things are looking better everyday (day)
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
This is the only life for me - yeah
Surround myself around my own fantasy
You just gotta be strong and believe in yourselves
Forget all the sadness 'cause love is all you need
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
You just gotta be strong and believe in yourselves
Forget all the sadness 'cause love is all you need yeah
Love is all you need
Oh baby love is all you need
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Just believe - just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Just keep passing the open windows
Keep passing the open windows
About Never In A Million Years
Artie Shaw's "Never In A Million Years" stands as a quintessential example of the cool jazz and swing revival that defined the early 1950s. Recorded with his signature Hot Seven ensemble, the track showcases Shaw's virtuosic trumpet playing and his ability to blend bebop influences with traditional big band arrangements. The song's title, derived from a popular idiom, frames a narrative of unlikely romance, a theme Shaw often explored in his compositions and recordings during this period. Musically, the piece features Shaw's characteristic phrasing and a driving rhythm section that propelled the track into the charts. It reflects the era's fascination with jazz as a sophisticated, urban art form, distinguishing Shaw's style from the more aggressive hard bop movements emerging elsewhere. As a staple of his discography, the recording captures the essence of mid-century swing, offering listeners a glimpse into the improvisational spirit and polished production values that made Artie Shaw a leading figure in American jazz history.