St. Thomas
Sonny Rollins Lyrics
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Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Just one look at you
My heart grew tipsy in me,
You and you alone
Bring out the gypsy in me!
I love all, the many charms about you!
Above all, I want my arms about you!
Don't be a naughty baby,
Come to papa, come to papa, do!
My sweet embraceable you!
The lyrics of "St. Thomas" by Sonny Rollins were not written by him, but by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin for the musical "Girl Crazy" in 1930. The song has since become a jazz standard and has been recorded by many jazz musicians. The song's lyrics speak of a love that is so strong, it makes one feel tipsy and brings out the gypsy within. The song addresses the object of the singer's affection, urging them to embrace him, as they are an irreplaceable part of his life.
The repeated refrain of "embrace me" captures the longing of the singer for the physical and emotional warmth of his loved one. The song conveys a sense of playful urgency in the way it addresses the object of the singer's desire, commanding them to come to him and not be a "naughty baby". There is a sense of passion and joy in the song, with the singer expressing their love for all the many charms of the other person, but especially their desire to have their arms around them. The song captures the exhilaration of a new and intense love, tinged with a sense of whimsy and mischief.
Line by Line Meaning
Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Hold me tight, my precious and irreplaceable love!
Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Hold me tight, you unique and irreplaceable person!
Just one look at you
With only a glance at you
My heart grew tipsy in me,
I felt dizzy with love,
You and you alone
Only you,
Bring out the gypsy in me!
Stir up the wanderlust and free spirit within me!
I love all, the many charms about you!
I adore every delightful attribute you possess!
Above all, I want my arms about you!
Most importantly, I desire to hug you!
Don't be a naughty baby,
Don't misbehave,
Come to papa, come to papa, do!
Come to me, come on, please!
My sweet embraceable you!
My darling, holdable love!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L., Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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@andreashoppe1969
Let's enjoy the time this gentleman is still with us today! IMO one of the best jazz tunes ever written. Such a positive melody, amazing tune
@Winterson1903
Legendary backing by Tommy Flanagan piano,Max Roach Drums, Doug Watkins Bass.
@jorymil
Is Sonny involved with this channel? He deserves every bit of support we can give him.
@MebThemes
Among the best jazz drumming laid to track.
@jorymil
If people wonder what made Max Roach so great, this is a pretty good start. Nobody played the melody on the drums. And here's Max, quoting the melody on his cymbals, playing those toms like nobody else.
@patrikbifeldt7227
holy holy
@gerrytenney8603
So good!
@buddabirne4661
This album is a Milestöne in jazz history for sax players and drummers and piano players and evrybody else.
@olakunleadeleke957
What's the name of the albun?
@buddabirne4661
@@olakunleadeleke957 "Saxophone colossus" by Sonny Rollins