Frank & Ava Suzanne Vega

"Frank & Ava" by Suzanne Vega, released in 1992, blends folk and pop (#FolkPop). The song explores the tumultuous relationship between Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, reflecting themes of love, loss, and the complexities of fame. Its narrative style and poignant lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, showcasing Vega's storytelling prowess. The song highlights the impact of celebrity culture on personal lives.

[Verse 1, together with KT Tunstall]
On the way to the bidet
Is when the trouble used to start
It didn't mean she wasn't queen
Of the tinderbox that was his heart
Her fire, his desire
Meant that everything must come undone
And so now we know
That it's not enough to be in love

[Chorus, KT Tunstall]
(Not enough to be in love)
(Not enough to be in love)

[Verse 2, KT Tunstall, together]
He's so true, she is too
She says, "I love you, Frank," and then they drank
All night, what a fight
He says, "It isn't me you're thinking of"
She's cool, it makes him cruel
And they needle 'til the jewels
Go raining down upon the ground
(Aaaaa)
She says it's not enough to be in love

[Chorus, KT Tunstall]
(It's not enough, it's not enough
It's not enough to be in love)
Not enough to be in love
(It's not enough, it's not enough
It's not enough to be in love)

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