Funny Little Frog
Belle and Sebastian Lyrics


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Honey lovin' you is the greatest thing
I get to be myself and I get to sing
I get to play at being irresponsible
I come home late at night and I love your soul
I never forget you in my prayers
I never have a bad thing to report

You're my picture on the wall
You're my vision in the hall
You're the one I'm talking to
When I get in from my work
You are my girl, and you don't even know it
I am livin' out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
You're the funny little frog in my throat

My eye sight's fading, my hearing's dim
I can't get insured for the state I'm in
I'm a danger to myself I've been starting fights
At the party at the club on a Saturday night
But I don't get disapproving from my girl
She gets the all highlights wrapped in pearls.

You're my picture on the wall
You're my vision in the hall
You're the one I'm talking to
When I get in from my work
You are my girl, and you don't even know it
I am livin' out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
You're the funny little frog in my throat

I had a conversation with you at night
It's a little one sided but that's alright
I tell you in the kitchen about my day
You sit on the bed in the dark changing places
With the ghost that was there before you came
You've come to save my life again

I don't dare to touch your hand
I don't dare to think of you
In a physical way
And I don't know how you smell
You are the cover of my magazine
You're my fashion tip, a living museum




I'd pay to visit you on rainy Sundays
I'll maybe tell you all about it someday

Overall Meaning

The Belle and Sebastian song "Funny Little Frog" is a love song that reflects on the beauty of loving someone, even in their faults. The lyrics reveal the singer's gratitude for being able to be himself around his partner, without judgment or fear of disapproval. The singer is able to indulge in his own idiosyncrasies and mischief, without fear of being judged by the one he loves. In the chorus, the singer compares his love to his partner as the "funny little frog in my throat," representing the joy and excitement that their presence brings in his life.


The singer also reflects on the aging process and his own physical decline. He speaks about his eyesight and hearing loss and his inability to get insurance in the state he is in. He acknowledges that he is a danger to himself and others, but his partner continues to remain supportive without judgment. The lyrics demonstrate the unconditional nature of love, and how it can persist even in difficult times. The song exudes warmth towards the singer's partner with the sincere expression of gratitude for all of her love and support.


Line by Line Meaning

Honey lovin' you is the greatest thing
Being in love with you is the best thing that has ever happened to me


I get to be myself and I get to sing
When I am with you, I can be who I really am and express myself through music


I get to play at being irresponsible
With you, I can let loose and have fun without worrying about the consequences of my actions


I come home late at night and I love your soul
Even when I am out late, I still think of you and cherish your inner beauty


I never forget you in my prayers
I always keep you in my thoughts and hope for the best for you


I never have a bad thing to report
I always have positive things to say about you and our relationship


You're my picture on the wall
I have a photo of you displayed prominently in my home


You're my vision in the hall
When I see you in the hallway, it brightens my entire day


You're the one I'm talking to
You are the person I confide in and communicate with the most


When I get in from my work
As soon as I come home from work, I want to spend time with you


You are my girl, and you don't even know it
I am in love with you, even if you are not aware of my feelings yet


I am livin' out the life of a poet
Being in love inspires me to write poetry and express my emotions creatively


I am the jester in the ancient court
I feel like a playful and humorous character in the grand scheme of things


You're the funny little frog in my throat
You make me feel a fluttery and excited feeling in my chest, like a frog jumping around


My eye sight's fading, my hearing's dim
As I get older, my eyesight and hearing are not as good as they used to be


I can't get insured for the state I'm in
I am in poor health and cannot find an insurance provider that will cover me


I'm a danger to myself I've been starting fights
Sometimes I put myself in harm's way by getting into arguments and confrontations


At the party at the club on a Saturday night
I tend to get into trouble when I go out and party on the weekends


But I don't get disapproving from my girl
You don't judge me or look down on me for my mistakes and shortcomings


She gets the all highlights wrapped in pearls.
Instead, you focus on my positive qualities and make me feel special and loved


I don't dare to touch your hand
I am nervous and shy around you, and don't know how to initiate physical contact


I don't dare to think of you
I am afraid to acknowledge my feelings for you, in case they are not reciprocated


In a physical way
I am hesitant to take our relationship to a more intimate level


And I don't know how you smell
Despite how much time we spend together, I haven't noticed your individual scent


You are the cover of my magazine
You are the most beautiful and captivating person I know, and I am drawn to you like a magazine cover


You're my fashion tip, a living museum
Your style and taste inspire me, and I feel like I am visiting an art exhibit when I see you


I'd pay to visit you on rainy Sundays
I love spending time with you so much, I would even pay for the privilege on a dreary day


I'll maybe tell you all about it someday
Someday, I hope to gather the courage to express all of these thoughts and feelings to you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB KILDEA, CHRISTOPHER GEDDES, MICHAEL COOKE, RICHARD COLBURN, SARAH MARTIN, STEPHEN JACKSON, STUART MURDOCH

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@mcal6260

Honey lovin' you is the greatest thing
I get to be myself and I get to sing
I get to play at being irresponsible
I come home late at night and I love your soul
I never forget you in my prayers
I never have a bad thing to report
You're my picture on the wall
You're my vision in the hall
You're the one I'm talking to
When I get in from my work
You are my girl, and you don't even know it
I am livin' out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
You're the funny little frog in my throat
My eye sight's fading, my hearing's dim
I can't get insured for the state I'm in
I'm a danger to myself I've been starting fights
At the party at the club on a Saturday night
But I don't get disapproving from my girl
She gets the all highlights wrapped in pearls.
You're my picture on the wall
You're my vision in the hall
You're the one I'm talking to
When I get in from my work
You are my girl, and you don't even know it
I am livin' out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
You're the funny little frog in my throat
I had a conversation with you at night
It's a little one sided but that's alright
I tell you in the kitchen about my day
You sit on the bed in the dark changing places
With the ghost that was there before you came
You've come to save my life again
I don't dare to touch your hand
I don't dare to think of you
In a physical way
And I don't know how you smell
You are the cover of my magazine
You're my fashion tip, a living museum
I'd pay to visit you on rainy Sundays
I'll maybe tell you all about it someday



@patrickstocks3576

Honey, lovin’ you is the greatest thing
I get to be myself and I get to sing 🎤
I get to play at being irresponsible
I come home late and I love your soul
I never forget you in my prayers
I never have a bad thing to report

You’re my picture on the wall
You’re my vision in the hall
You’re the one I’m talking too
When I get in from my work
You are my girl and you don’t even know it
I am livin’ out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
And you’re the funny little frog in my throat

My eyesights fading, my hearings dim
I can’t get insured for the state I’m in
I’m a danger to myself, I’ve been starting fights
At the party at the club on a Saturday night
But I don’t get disapproving from my girl 👧
She gets all the highlights wrapped in pearls

You’re my picture on the wall
You’re my vision in the hall
You’re the one I’m talking too
When I get in from my work
You are my girl and you don’t even know it
I am livin’ out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
And you’re the funny little frog in my throat

Had a conversation with you at night
It’s a little one-sided but that’s all right
I tell you in the kitchen about my day
You sit on the bed in the dark changing places
With the ghost that was there before you came
You’ve come to save my life again

I don’t dare to touch your hand 🤚
I don’t dare to think of you
In a physical way
And I don’t know how you smell
You are the cover of my magazine
You’re my fashion tip, a living museum
I’d pay to visit you on rainy Sundays
I’ll maybe tell you all about it someday



All comments from YouTube:

@alfiekelly5914

My wee sisters favourite song. We played it at her funeral. A happy song on a sad occasion.

@randyv.4206

Probably the best pop tune of all time. Absolute perfection. I will never get tired of this song.

@takemeoutonight

This is the first song I heard by Belle and Sebastian. Now they are my favorite band.

@EM_333

takemeoutonight me too!

@susannahiscool9232

Facts

@lovetroublecat

I heard the album, boy with Arab strap quirky cool so many cool Scottish artists

@twocountries

16 years ago i got this album for my birthday and i remember it blow me away like dancing for weeks and being in the clouds . Such sofisticated and intelligent music .
Lifts my heart up

@philipsiggers5342

Learn how to spell sophisticated!

@johnjavier36866

The thing with Stuart is his play with words and amazing imagination. He's a good poet.

@MrRomuloantonio

16 years of this masterpiece

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