I've Got a Crush On You
Artie Shaw & Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five Lyrics


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I've got you under my skin.
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
I've got you under my skin.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
I've got you under my skin?

I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
But each time that I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.

I would sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, how it yells in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win
Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?
And each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin




Cause I've got you under my skin.
And I like you under my skin.

Overall Meaning

"I've Got a Crush On You" by Artie Shaw is a classic love song with insightful lyrics that dwell on the impact of love on the heart and mind. The song is about a person who is deeply in love with another person, and even though they try to resist their feelings, they cannot help but be consumed by their love. The singer mentions that their love interest is so deep in their heart that they become a part of them.


The first verse of the song indicates that the singer has their love interest "under their skin," meaning that they think about them all the time and that they cannot escape the feeling of being in love. The second verse reveals that the singer is willing to do anything to be near their love interest, even though a voice in their head tells them otherwise. The singer is aware that they might lose the battle in winning their love interest, but they cannot resist their feelings.


The song's third verse indicates that the singer is not afraid of the warning voice in her head. Instead, the thought of her crush's presence makes her stop and think about her feelings. They express a desire to have their crush close to them and under their skin, meaning that their feelings for them are permanent and deep-rooted.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got you under my skin.
You are ingrained in my heart and mind.


I've got you deep in the heart of me.
You are a significant part of me emotionally.


So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
Your presence in my life has become integral to my being.


I'd tried so not to give in.
I fought against falling for you.


I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
I tried to convince myself that we were not a good match.


But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well I've got you under my skin?
I cannot resist my feelings for you, knowing that they are genuine.


I'd sacrifice anything come what might For the sake of havin' you near
I am willing to sacrifice all for your presence in my life.


In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night And repeats, repeats in my ear, Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Despite knowing that we may not succeed, I cannot help but pursue you.


Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
I should logically accept that our relationship may not work out.


But each time that I do just the thought of you Makes me stop before I begin
I cannot help but be drawn to you, even if it may end in disappointment.


Cause I've got you under my skin.
You have a powerful hold over me.


And I like you under my skin.
I welcome your influence in my life.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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