Very Thought of You
Al Bowlly & the Ray Noble Orchestra Lyrics


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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
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
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 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

Overall Meaning

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 © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Noble

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