Body And Soul
Ann Hampton Callaway Lyrics
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For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul
I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
In "Body and Soul," Ann Hampton Callaway sings about the depth of her love and longing for someone who doesn't seem to reciprocate her feelings. This person is the only one she desires, and she can't help but feel heartbroken and lonely when she isn't with them. Callaway's lyrics convey a desperate plea for this person to see and understand the intensity of her love for them.
The second verse of the song highlights the pain that comes with unrequited love. Callaway wonders why this person seems to be "wronging" her, leaving her to feel sad and alone. She declares that she is willing to do whatever it takes to prove the sincerity of her emotions, even if it means laying herself bare and being vulnerable. The third verse explores the possibility that the relationship may be coming to an end, with Callaway acknowledging that it looks like things may not work out unless she is given one more opportunity to show her beloved the depth of her feelings.
Overall, "Body and Soul" is a poignant meditation on the power of love to both lift us up and tear us down. It is a song that speaks to the all-consuming nature of our deepest emotions and the need we feel to express them, even when doing so leaves us feeling raw and exposed.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
I feel a lot of sadness and loneliness in my heart
For you I sigh, for you dear only
I only long for you and it's making me sigh
Why haven't you seen it
I'm wondering why you haven't noticed my feelings
I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely devoted to you, both physically and emotionally
I spend my days in longing
I spend all my days longing for you
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I'm also wondering why you're mistreating me
I tell you I mean it
I want you to know that I'm serious about my feelings towards you
I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely devoted to you, both physically and emotionally
I can't believe it
I'm having a hard time accepting what's happening between us
It's hard to conceive it
I find it difficult to imagine that you're rejecting me
That you'd turn away romance
I'm surprised that you would reject the idea of us being together
Are you pretending
I'm wondering whether you're pretending not to have feelings for me
It looks like the ending
It seems like this is the end of our potential relationship
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
Unless you give me another chance to show you how much I care
My life a wreck you're making
You're causing a lot of chaos and suffering in my life
You know I'm yours for just the taking
You know that I'm willing to be yours, without any hesitation
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I would willingly give myself over to you, both physically and emotionally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, PHIL SIMPSON
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