I've Got a Crush On You
Basie Count & The Orchestra / Lyrics
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Of Annabelle's and Lilian's
Would be, to capture me
But you had such persistence
You wore down my resistance
I fell, and it was swell
I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I shall never, never know
But oh, my heart grew active
When you came into view
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
I never had the least notion
That I could fall with so much emotion
Could you coo, could you care
For a lovely cottage that, do you wanna meet Monday to pick up the forniture
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you
Could you coo, there you go again, could you care, now wait a minute
For a lovely cottage that we could share
The world will pardon my mush
But I have got a crush, my baby, on you, oh yeah
The lyrics to Basie Count & The Orchestra's "I've Got a Crush on You" describe the overpowering love and infatuation the singer has for someone. The first verse describes how many people would be happy to capture the singer's attention but the person they have a crush on was persistent and wore down their resistance, causing the singer to fall for them. The second verse continues to praise the person, describing them as "sweetie pie" and how the singer thinks about them all day and night, even sighing over them. The singer claims to have never thought they would fall for someone so deeply, but they can't help their emotions.
When the singer asks if "you could coo, could you care," they are asking if the person they have a crush on could imagine being with them in a lovely cottage. Despite this mushy sentiment, the singer doesn't seem to care if the world pardons them for their infatuation, as they continue to profess their love for "baby." Overall, the song portrays the overwhelming feeling of being in love and how it can take over one's emotions completely.
Line by Line Meaning
How glad the many millions
There are countless people who would love to be with me.
Of Annabelle's and Lilian's
These people include women with desirable names like Annabelle and Lilian.
Would be, to capture me
They would love to be with me and win my affection.
But you had such persistence
Despite my popularity, you pursued me with unwavering determination.
You wore down my resistance
Your persistence eventually caused me to let my guard down.
I fell, and it was swell
I fell for you and it was a wonderful feeling.
I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
I am your valiant and attractive partner in love like Romeo from Shakespeare's play.
How I won you I shall never, never know
Despite falling in love with you, I do not know how I earned your affections.
It's not that I'm attractive
I do not believe that my physical appearance is what won your heart.
But oh, my heart grew active
Rather, it was the way you made me feel that captured my heart.
When you came into view
It was when I first saw you that my heart became captivated by you.
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
I have strong affection for you, my dear.
All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
I cannot help but sigh with longing for you, both day and night.
I never had the least notion
I never suspected that I could fall in love so deeply.
That I could fall with so much emotion
I am surprised by the intensity of the feelings that have developed for you.
Could you coo, could you care
Would you be willing to dote on me with affection and kindness?
For a lovely cottage that, do you wanna meet Monday to pick up the forniture
Would you be interested in living in a beautiful house together, and can we meet to arrange for furniture pickup next Monday?
The world will pardon my mush
People will forgive the foolish lovey-dovey things I do when I'm with you.
'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you
And the reason for these silly actions is because I am head over heels in love with you.
Could you coo, there you go again, could you care, now wait a minute
Again, I ask if you would lovingly attend to my desires and care for me, but wait a moment...
For a lovely cottage that we could share
I'm still interested in finding a beautiful home for us to share.
The world will pardon my mush
Even if I continue to be lovey-dovey and sentimental, others will forgive me.
But I have got a crush, my baby, on you, oh yeah
Because I am hopelessly and madly in love with you, my darling.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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