The Very Thought of You
Al Bowlly feat. Ray Noble and His Orchestra Lyrics
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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 thought it may seem to me that's everything
The mere idea of you
You'll never know how slow the moment go till I'm near to you
I see you face in every flowers
Your eyes in star 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
In Al Bowlly's "The Very Thought of You," the singer expresses how the mere thought of his beloved one can make him forget about performing the ordinary things that he ought to do. He admits to living in a daydream and finding happiness in the mere thought of his love, which may seem foolish to others. The singer is so deeply in love that he confesses to seeing his beloved's face in every flower and her eyes in the stars above. The chorus sends a strong message where the singer confesses that it is the very thought of his lover that brings him such profound love and happiness.
This song captures the emotions of a person entirely consumed by love. Love takes over all thought and actions of the person, causing them to forget about the necessary responsibilities of everyday life. The very existence of their love is enough to bring them great happiness, and they are willing to disregard everything else for the embrace of their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you
Your mere thought takes over my mind and emotions, making me feel fulfilled.
And I forget to do
You're so powerful that I lose focus on myself and my regular activities.
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
The trivial things that make up a person's life but are necessary for their routine and overall welfare.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
My thoughts of you have placed me in an almost unreal, utopian-like situation.
I'm happy as a king
This dreamlike state of mind makes me feel incredibly elated, satisfied and contented.
And foolish thought it may seem to me that's everything
Despite how unreasonable this may seem, to me, this is all I need to pacify my heart.
The mere idea of you
Just the thought of you can bring forth a range of emotions and sensations from within me.
The longing here for you
My desire for you is present right here in my soul and body.
You'll never know how slow the moment go till I'm near to you
Time just seems to drag on and on until I finally meet you face to face.
I see you face in every flowers
Every single flower I see, I picture your face on it.
Your eyes in star above
Looking up at the sky, I see your eyes shining down at me from among the stars.
It's just the thought of you the very thought of you my love
It's more than enough for me just to think about you, my dear, to feel whole and complete.
Writer(s): Ray Noble
Contributed by Hudson G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.