I've Got a Crush On You
Bing Crosby Peggy Lee Lyrics
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Of Toms and Dicks and Williams
Would be
To capture me
But you had such persistence
You wore down my resistance
I fell
You're my big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I will never never know
It's not that you're attractive
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 cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
Could you coo
Could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
Cause I have got a crush,
My baby, on you
In Bing Crosby's "I've Got A Crush On You," the singer expresses his infatuation with his lover. The opening stanza talks about how there are plenty of people who would be delighted to capture the singer's heart, but it is his persistent lover who manages to break through his defenses. The singer muses about how his Romeo managed to woo him, despite not being the most attractive person in the world. The singer goes on to confess that he has a "crush" on his love and longs for their affection.
What's interesting about this song is that it was originally a Broadway number featured in the musical "Treasure Girl." It was written by the famous songwriting duo George and Ira Gershwin, and the show premiered in 1928. Bing Crosby first recorded the song in 1939 and it has since become a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
How glad the many millions
There are so many people in the world who would be thrilled to have my attention
Of Toms and Dicks and Williams
Specifically, many men with common names would love to date me
Would be to capture me
They would feel lucky to have me as their romantic partner
But you had such persistence
However, you were the one who pursued me the most
You wore down my resistance
Your dedication eventually made me fall for you
I fell
I gave in to my feelings and began to love you
And it was swell
And it felt wonderful
You're my big and brave and handsome Romeo
You represent the ideal romantic partner: brave, strong, and attractive
How I won you I will never never know
I am still surprised that you are mine
It's not that you're attractive
Your looks are not the only reason why I love you
But oh my heart grew active
But my emotions became stronger the more I got to know you
When you came into view
The moment I met you, I felt a spark
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
I have a strong infatuation and romantic interest in you
All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
You are always on my mind and I can't stop thinking about you
I never had the least notion
I never expected to feel this way about someone
That I could fall with so much emotion
I never knew that I was capable of feeling so deeply
Could you coo
Would you be willing to express your love to me?
Could you care
Would you be willing to be emotionally invested in a relationship with me?
For a cunning cottage we could share
Would you be interested in building a life together in a cozy home?
The world will pardon my mush
Others may find my behavior overly romantic, but it doesn't matter to me
Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
Because my feelings for you are so intense and undeniable
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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