… Read Full Bio ↴Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) was an American jazz singer and pianist.
Born on 28th April 1924 in East Durham, New York, of mixed Scottish and Norwegian ancestry, Dearie began her career in vocal groups in New York. In the early 1950s she moved to Paris, forming her own vocal group, The Blue Stars, later to become the Swingle Singers.
After signing to Verve, Dearie returned to the U.S. where, despite developing a successful career and achieving international fame, by 1974 the lack of interest from major labels led her to start her own label, Daffodil Records. She continued performing into her eighties.
Blossom Dearie died on 7th February 2009, at her apartment in Greenwich Village, New York City
More Than You Know
Blossom Dearie Lyrics
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Whether you are false or true
Whether you remain or wander,
I'm growing fonder of you
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even though you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
Give you the break you need
More than you know, more than you know
Girl of my heart, I love you so
Lately I find you're on my mind
More than you know
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
You need me so
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
Loving you the way that I do
There's nothing I can do about it
Loving may be all you can give
But baby I can't live without it
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
More than I'd show
More than you'd ever know
The lyrics of Blossom Dearie's song More Than You Know express affection and devotion for a loved one, irrespective of their actions, circumstances, or changes in relationship dynamics. The singer professes love and fondness for the person, whether they remain close or are far away, faithful or disloyal, or successful or not. The singer is willing to accept the person in their life and give them the support they need, even if their friends abandon them or they face failure. The chorus phrase "More than you know" is a recurring motif in the song, indicating that the singer's feelings for the person are deeper and more intense than what they might perceive or acknowledge. The singer admits that the person is constantly on their mind lately, and that they are ready to sacrifice their own needs and desires to be with them.
However, the singer also acknowledges that their love might not be enough to sustain the relationship, and that they are vulnerable to the person's whims and decisions. The lyrics "Loving you the way that I do/There's nothing I can do about it/Loving may be all you can give/But baby I can't live without it" indicate that the singer's love is unconditional, but it may not be reciprocated at the same level. The final lines of the song "More than I'd show/More than you'd ever know" suggest that the singer might be hiding their true feelings or not revealing the extent of their love to the person, who might not fully grasp their significance or impact.
Overall, the lyrics of More Than You Know revolve around the theme of unrequited love and the willingness to love someone despite their flaws or circumstances. The song invokes a sense of tenderness, vulnerability, and yearning, underpinned by the singer's melodic and soulful voice, which underscores the emotional complexity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether you are here or yonder,
Whether you are near or far away,
Whether you are false or true
Whether you are fake or genuine
Whether you remain or wander,
Whether you stay or go,
I'm growing fonder of you
I am starting to like you more
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even if your friends abandon you,
Even though you don't succeed
Even if you fail,
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
I would be happy to help you,
Give you the break you need
Give you the opportunity you require
More than you know, more than you know
I care for you more than you're aware
Girl of my heart, I love you so
You are the woman I love deeply
Lately I find you're on my mind
I have been thinking of you often lately
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
No matter whether you are correct or incorrect
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
I'll follow you anywhere
You need me so
You require me greatly
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
You rely on me more than you realize
Loving you the way that I do
I love you deeply
There's nothing I can do about it
I cannot change the way I feel
Loving may be all you can give
You may only have love to offer
But baby I can't live without it
But I cannot survive without it
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
I would be heartbroken
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
If you became exhausted and left me
More than I'd show
I care more than I express
More than you'd ever know
I care more than you'll ever fully understand
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Eliscu, Billy Rose, Vincent Youmans
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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