I Can’t Get Started
“I Can’t Get Started” is a classic American song with music by Vernon Duke and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was composed in 1936 and has since become an enduring standard in American music, particularly in the jazz and pop genres.
The lyrics of “I Can’t Get Started” convey a sense of romantic longing and frustration. The song tells the story of a person who is unable to find love and companionship, despite various attempts. The opening lines, “I’ve been around the world in a plane, I’ve settled revolutions in Spain,” set the tone for a song filled with a sense of yearning and unfulfilled desires.
“I Can’t Get Started” has been widely recorded and performed by numerous artists in various musical styles, but it is most closely associated with jazz. Notable versions include those by Bunny Berigan, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald, among others.
The song’s melancholic melody and introspective lyrics have made it a favorite for jazz vocalists and instrumentalists. “I Can’t Get Started” remains a timeless and cherished piece of American music, celebrated for its ability to convey themes of unrequited love and longing.