Sweet and Lovely
Benny Goodman Lyrics


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Sweet and lovely
Sweeter than the roses in May
Sweet and lovely
Heaven must have sent him my way

Skies above me
Never were as blue as his eyes
And he loves me
Who would want a sweeter surprise?

When he nestles in my arms so tenderly
There's a thrill that words cannot express
In my heart a song of love is taunting me
Melody haunting me

Sweet and lovely
Sweeter than the roses in May
And he loves me
There is nothing more I can say

When he nestles in my arms so tenderly
There's a thrill that words cannot express
In my heart a song of love is taunting me
Melody haunting me

Sweet and lovely
Sweeter than the roses in May
And he loves me
There is nothing more I can say

There is nothing more I can say
There is nothing more I can say




There is nothing more I can say
There is nothing more I can say

Overall Meaning

Benny Goodman's Sweet and Lovely is a romantic love song that speaks of the beauty and sweetness of a love that is pure and true. The song begins by comparing the sweetness of the subject's love to the beauty of roses in May - a season that is symbolic of love and romance. The singer declares that her love must have come from heaven, emphasizing the celestial and otherworldly nature of her lover's devotion. She describes how the skies above her have never looked as blue as her lover's eyes, emphasizing the intense intensity of their connection.


As the song progresses, the singer describes the physical and emotional experiences of being loved by her partner. The feeling of being tenderly nestled in his arms is so overwhelming that it cannot be expressed in words. Instead, the melody of the experience continues to haunt her, reminding her of the love that she has found. She concludes by repeating the song's refrain, emphasizing the beauty of the love that they share and the depth of her feelings for her partner.


Overall, Sweet and Lovely is a powerful expression of romantic love that emphasizes the beauty and sweetness of a pure and true connection. Through the use of metaphors and poetic language, Goodman captures the intensity and depth of emotions experienced by the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

Sweet and lovely
My lover is the epitome of warmth and charm


Sweeter than the roses in May
No flower could be as perfect as my lover


Sweet and lovely
My lover is the embodiment of all that is good


Heaven must have sent him my way
I feel blessed to have met my soulmate


Skies above me
The world around me seems more beautiful since I met my lover


Never were as blue as his eyes
Nothing compares to the beauty of my lover's eyes


And he loves me
I feel cherished and adored by my partner


Who would want a sweeter surprise?
I can't imagine anyone being luckier than I am with my partner


When he nestles in my arms so tenderly
I feel safe and loved when holding my partner


There's a thrill that words cannot express
The feeling of being so in love is beyond any words I could use


In my heart a song of love is taunting me
My heart is overwhelmed with love and joy


Melody haunting me
The feeling of being so in love is always on my mind


There is nothing more I can say
My love is so immense that words cannot do it justice


There is nothing more I can say
My love is infinite and undefinable


There is nothing more I can say
My love is beyond words and explanation


There is nothing more I can say
My love is all-encompassing and indescribable




Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, O/B/O CAPASSO, HARRY TOBIAS MUSIC COMPANY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles N. Daniels, Gus Arnheim, Harry Tobias

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