I'm Not At All In Love
Doris Day
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DORIS DAY: Love, are you nuts? GIRLS: Some people can't tell when it hits them! DORIS: All you gotta do is say hello to a man And they've got you whispering in his ear All you gotta do it seems is work for him And they've got you going beserk for him If there's a guy you merely have a bicker with They've got you setting the wedding date It seems they've just gotta have some dirt To bend your ear with So before you start, I herewith state..... I'm not at all in love, not at all in love, not I Not a bit, not a mite Though I'll admit he's quite a hunk o' guy But he's not my cup o' tea, not my cup o' tea, not he Not an ounce, not a pinch He's just an inch too sure of himself for me GIRL: Well of course you've noticed his manly physique and that look in his eyes GIRL: Say, I'm sure he can cut most any man down to size GIRL: He must he as fierce as a tiger when he's mad GIRL: And I'll bet he cries like a little boy when he's sad DORIS: But I'm not at all in love, not at all in love, not I Not a straw, not a hair I don't care if he's as strong as a lion Or if he has the rest of ya sighin' You may be sold, but this girl ain't buyin' I'm not at all in love! GIRLS: She's not at all in love, not at all in love, oh no DORIS: Not a pin, not a crumb GIRLS: Must be the summer heat that gives her that glow 'Cos she's not at all in love, not at all in love, she cries DORIS: Not a snip, not a bite GIRLS: Must be the light from the ceiling shining there in her eyes GIRLS: He's young and handsome, and smart, and we can't get over it DORIS: But this lady's heart he doesn't effect a bit GIRLS: It's easy to see that her daffy grin is the grin she always wears And she's breathless because she ran up a flight of stairs Obviously! Naturally! Definitely! Obviously! Naturally! Definitely! Hah! GIRLS: She's not at all in love, not at all in love, not she DORIS: No, I'm not! GIRLS: Not a dot DORIS: Not a touch GIRLS: No, not much DORIS: When I fall in love, there will be no doubt about it 'Cos you will know from the way that I shout it GIRLS: Your shouting DORIS: I haven't fallen GIRLS: She hasn't fallen DORIS: I'm not at all in love! GIRLS: She's not at all in love!
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Written by: JERRY J. ROSS, RICHARD ADLER
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8 facts about this song
Musical Origin"I'm Not at All in Love" is a song from the 1954 Broadway musical "The Pajama Game". This musical was based on Richard Bissell’s novel, "7 and a Half Cents".
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Film AdaptationDoris Day performed the song in the 1957 film adaptation of the musical, also titled "The Pajama Game". In the film, she played the role of 'Babe' Williams, a union representative in a pajama factory who sings this song to deny her feelings for her boss.
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Song FactsThis song was composed by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. It exists as a deniable declaration of one's feelings - in this case, Doris Day's character Babe Williams deciding she doesn't love her attractive boss.
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Peak PopularityThe song, along with the entire soundtrack of "The Pajama Game", was incredibly popular during the mid-1950s. The Broadway musical, released in 1954, won several Tony Awards including Best Musical in 1955.
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Legendary VoiceDoris Day, known for her vibrant and warm vocal style, gave a memorable rendition of "I'm Not at All in Love". Her performance added a touch of irony to the lyrics, making it one of the film's standout moments.
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Recording and ReleaseDoris Day's version of "I'm Not at All in Love" was recorded and released as part of the film's soundtrack in 1957. Yet, the song is more synonymous with Day despite being performed by Janis Paige in the original Broadway production.
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LegacyAlthough "I'm Not at All in Love" might not be the most well-known Doris Day song today, it still holds a significant place in her musical legacy. The song reflects the element of romantic comedy that was prominent in many of her films.
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Song StructureThe song "I'm Not at All in Love" is constructed as a ballad. It features a significant dialogue-style structure, where Day's character Babe carries on a conversation with her female co-workers about her perceived romantic feelings.
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