The Very Thought Of You
Al Bowlly & the Ray Noble Orchestra Lyrics
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The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till Iâ??m near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The lyrics to Al Bowlly & the Ray Noble Orchestra's song "Very Thought Of You" express the idea of being consumed by the mere thought of a loved one. The song reveals how the singer's thoughts and emotions are dominated by the memory and expectation of being with the person they love. The first verse shows how this intense feeling makes the singer forget about everyday concerns and responsibilities. The second verse elaborates on the idea that time seems to slow down when the person is not there, and the singer finds glimpses of their loved one in the world around them, through flowers and stars. In essence, the very thought of the person fills the singer's heart and mind with joy and contentment, making everything else fade away.
The lyrics of "Very Thought Of You" are filled with metaphors and imagery that convey the listener into the intense emotion of the song. The opening line "The very thought of you and I forget to do the little ordinary things that everyone ought to do" shows how much the thought of the loved one affects the singer's life in every aspect. The mention of "living in a kind of daydream" portrays the singer's emotional state, while the phrase "I'm happy as a king" conveys the singer's intense joy. The expression "foolish though it may seem, to me, that's everything" highlights the prioritization of love in the singer's life. The lyrics of the chorus use powerful sensory imagery to further convey the singer's feeling of being overwhelmed by the thought of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
Thinking of you makes me forget to do the small, mundane tasks of everyday life
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
Tasks that are necessary for daily life
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I am entranced and detached from reality
I'm happy as a king
I am extremely content and elated
And foolish though it may seem
Although it may appear nonsensical
To me that's everything
To me, just the thought of you is all I need
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
Just knowing you exist creates a sense of yearning within me
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
Time drags on painfully until I am in your presence
I see your face in every flower
I think of you constantly and connect your image to everything around me
Your eyes in stars above
I associate the beauty of the night sky with the beauty of your eyes
It's just the thought of you
The mere idea of you is enough to bring me joy
The very thought of you, my love
Simply thinking of you, my beloved, brings immense happiness to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Noble
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Lyrics:
The very thought of you
And I forget to do
The little ordinary things
That everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
And I'm happy as a king
And foolish, though it may seem
Why to me, that's everything
The mere idea of you
The longing here for you
You'll never know
How slow the moments go
'Till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
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@madhuranand007
❤ Like for those who come after reading book "tuesdays with Morrie"
@Maria-yd5gp
Perfect book...
@dariawells7438
Al Bowlly is responsible for getting me into 1920s and '30s music. His voice is so lovely and expressive.
@madelyngrace3456
ugh why does it feel like I’m the only one that’s still into this kind of music 😭 💔
@FuShengAlex
I'm 47 and grew up on chiefly soul music like Sam Cooke, Marvin, the Delfonics through my dad. Also Chuck Berry, Frankie Avalon and doo wop from the 50s moreso on my own and I felt very well versed on music history.
I have only recently learned about the swing and "Big Band" era of music from the 30s/40s that preceded the 50s/60s I had no idea growing up about the various musicians and songs from this era.
I have fallen head over heels over Jo Staffords music especially. Thank goodness for YouTube or else this would've been locked away from me forever. Have a blessed day!
@phredl
This arrangement is perfect in every way.
@coyoteblue4027
Cole's arrangement was 10× better.
@Joseph-pt9yn
@@coyoteblue4027 Nat King Cole obviously sings it very well, but to me, the less dramatic arrangement here feels more sincere, and there's a dreamlike softness to the original which really accords lyrics of the song.
I know part of that dreaminess is just from the age of the recording, but hey, if it works, it works.
@coyoteblue4027
@@Joseph-pt9yn Ah, I see what you're saying, and can appreciate your perspective. But for me personally, nothing captures dreamy like some Nat king Cole String harmonies. Granted, they certainly aren't soft and quiet throughout, but then, neither are dreams, right?
@998azaz
Tuesdays with Morrie, page 146. Thank M. Albom