The lyrics, as captured by Genius and other lyric archives , explore the melancholy of separation:
Don't Get Around Much Anymore - song and lyrics by Etta James Etta James - Dont Get Around Much Anymore
: Bob Russell added the lyrics in 1942 , shifting the focus to a jilted lover who chooses isolation to avoid painful memories. The lyrics, as captured by Genius and other
: While rooted in jazz, Etta James infuses the track with soul and R&B elements , consistent with her transition into a more mature, traditional pop-styled singer during her early Chess Records years. Lyrical Themes Etta James - Dont Get Around Much Anymore