I've got you under my skin
I've got you deep in the heart of me
So deep in my heart, that you're really a part of me
I've got you under my skin

I've tried so not to give in
I've said to myself this affair never will go so well
But why should I try to resist, when baby will I know so well
That I've got you under my skin

I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of having you near
In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear

Don't you know you fool, you never can win
Use your mentality, wake up to reality
But each time I do, just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
'Cause I've got you under my skin

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dinah Shore's song I've Got You Under My Skin describe a powerful and consuming love. The singer describes how deeply their love interest is embedded in their heart and how much they are a part of their life. They confess that they have tried to resist their feelings due to the likelihood of the relationship not ending well, but ultimately, they cannot resist the pull of their love interest.

The singer talks about how they would do anything to have their love interest near them, even if it meant sacrificing other things. However, they acknowledge the warning voice in their head that reminds them of the reality of the situation - that they cannot win over their love interest. Despite this, the singer cannot help but be consumed by their desire for their love interest, and just the thought of them stops them from acting logically.

Overall, the song speaks to the all-consuming and often irrational nature of love, and how it can take over a person's thoughts and actions.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got you under my skin
I am deeply in love with you and you have become an integral part of my being.

I've got you deep in the heart of me
My love for you is not on the surface, but deeply rooted within me.

So deep in my heart, that you're really a part of me
Your presence and love have become an inseparable part of me.

I've tried so not to give in
I have attempted to resist my feelings for you.

I've said to myself this affair never will go so well
I have tried to convince myself that our relationship is not meant to be.

But why should I try to resist, when baby will I know so well
However, I cannot resist my feelings for you because I know you so well and the love is real.

That I've got you under my skin
My love for you is so intense that I cannot stop thinking about you.

I'd sacrifice anything come what might
I would give up anything to be near you, regardless of the consequences.

For the sake of having you near
Being close to you means everything to me.

In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night
Despite the voice in my head that warns me about the potential danger of our love.

And repeats, repeats in my ear
And continues to nag me with its warnings.

Don't you know you fool, you never can win
The voice admonishes me for my foolishness and doubts my chances of success.

Use your mentality, wake up to reality
It advises me to think logically, and to face the truth of the situation.

But each time I do, just the thought of you
However, when I try to be logical, the mere thought of you overwhelms me.

Makes me stop before I begin
It halts me in my tracks, preventing me from moving on.

'Cause I've got you under my skin
My love for you is so powerful that it's become a part of me, and I just can't let go.

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