S'Wonderful
Art Tatum/Benny Carter/Louis Bellson Lyrics
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That you thrill me through, with a tender pash,
When you said you care, 'magine my emoshe
I swore then and there, permanent devoshe,
You made all other men seem blah
Just you alone filled me with ahhhhhhhh......
's wonderful, 's marvellous You should care for me!
's awful nice, 's paradise,
's what I love to see.
You've made my life so glamorous,
You can't blame me for feeling amorous!
Oh 's wonderful, 's marvellous,
That you should care for me!
's magnificque, 's what I seek
You should care for me.
's elegant, 's what I want,
's what I love to see.
My dear, it's four leaved clover time,
From now on my heart's working overtime,
's exceptional, 's no bagatelle,
That you should care for...
That you should care for...
That you should care for me...
The lyrics to Art Tatum's "S'Wonderful" describe the overwhelming feeling of love and admiration the singer has for their romantic partner. The singer expresses their gratitude for their partner's affection, stating that their love is more than just a passing fancy ("'magine my emoshe"). They declare their devotion to their partner and that they are the only one who truly fulfills them, making all other potential suitors seem lackluster in comparison.
The song goes on to highlight the wonderful and marvelous qualities of the singer's partner, emphasizing that their love is not just a fleeting infatuation but something truly exceptional. The singer is grateful for the gift of love and how it has transformed their life, making it more glamorous and exciting. They express their amorous feelings and their desire for their partner's continued love and care.
Overall, the lyrics of "S'Wonderful" are a testament to the joy and fulfillment love can bring, and a celebration of the wonderful qualities of the singer's significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't mind telling you, in my humble fash
I don't mind admitting, in my modest way
That you thrill me through, with a tender pash
You excite me deeply, with a gentle passion
When you said you care, 'magine my emoshe
When you said you care, imagine my emotion
I swore then and there, permanent devoshe
I vowed then and there, everlasting devotion
You made all other men seem blah
You made all other men seem uninteresting
Just you alone filled me with ahhhhhhhh......
Only you filled me with delight
's wonderful, 's marvellous
It's wonderful, it's marvelous
You should care for me!
You should take an interest in me!
's awful nice, 's paradise,
It's very nice, it's like paradise
's what I love to see.
It's what I enjoy seeing.
You've made my life so glamorous,
You've made my life so exciting,
You can't blame me for feeling amorous!
You can't fault me for feeling romantic!
Oh 's wonderful, 's marvellous,
Oh, it's wonderful, it's marvelous,
That you should care for me!
That you should show concern for me!
's magnifique, 's what I seek
It's magnificent, it's what I want
You should care for me.
You should care about me
's elegant, 's what I want,
It's elegant, it's what I desire,
's what I love to see.
It's what I love to witness.
My dear, it's four leaved clover time,
My dear, it's a time of good fortune,
From now on my heart's working overtime,
From now on my heart is fully committed,
's exceptional, 's no bagatelle,
It's extraordinary, it's not trivial,
That you should care for...
That you should show concern for...
That you should care for...
That you should show concern for...
That you should care for me...
That you should show concern for me...
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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