Very Thought of You
Barney Kessel Joe Comfort Sarah Vaughan Lyrics
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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
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 I'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 lyrics of Barney Kessel Joe Comfort Sarah Vaughan's song "Very Thought Of You" express the all-consuming nature of love, where the very thought of a person can transport the singer into a daydream-like state. The first verse sets up the idea that the singer becomes so lost in their thoughts of the person they love that they forget about the mundane tasks of everyday life. The melody is light and airy, contributing to the dreamlike quality of the song.
In the chorus, the singer expresses the slow passage of time when they are not with their loved one. Their every waking moment is consumed with thoughts of the person they long to be near. The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer expressing how they see their loved one's face in every flower and their eyes in stars above. The lyrics convey the all-consuming nature of love, where the mere thought of someone can be enough to make a person feel complete.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of the power of love and the all-consuming nature of thoughts of the person you love. The airy melody complements the dreamlike quality of the lyrics to create a romantic atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
I get so lost in thoughts of you that I forget about the mundane tasks of daily life.
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I neglect the small, everyday tasks that are expected of me.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
My mind is consumed with thoughts of you and I feel like I'm living in a dream.
I'm happy as a king
My happiness is immense, beyond measure.
And foolish though it may seem
To others, my level of happiness may seem silly or foolish.
To me that's everything
But to me, your mere existence means everything.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
The simple thought of you fills me with longing and desire.
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
Time seems to drag on forever until I can be close to you again.
I see your face in every flower
You are always on my mind, even when I see the beauty of nature around me.
Your eyes in stars above
The brilliance of the stars pales in comparison to the sparkle in your eyes.
It's just the thought of you
Your mere thought is enough to bring me joy and happiness.
The very thought of you, my love
Your very thought fills me with love and affection.
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