Exactly Like You
Bobby Hackett and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Not a real one, just a dream
A wonderful vision of us as a team
Can you imagine how I feel now
Love is real now, it's ideal
You're just what I wanted
And now it's nice to live
Paradise to live
I know why I've waited
Know why I've been blue
Prayed each night for someone
Exactly like you
Why should we spend money
On a show or two
No one does those love scenes
Exactly like you
You make me feel so grand
I want to hand the world to you
I hope you'll understand
Each foolish little scheme I'm schemin'
And dream I'm dreamin'
Now I know why mother
Taught me to be true
She meant me for someone
Exactly like you
The lyrics to Bobby Hackett and His Orchestra's song "Exactly Like You" describe the joy and fulfillment of finding the perfect romantic partner. The singer reflects on how they used to imagine having a perfect sweetheart, but now they have found someone who is even better than their dreams. The love they share is real and ideal, creating a paradise for them to live in.
The singer also reflects on the struggles they faced before finding this person. They prayed every night for someone exactly like their current partner, someone who could match their dreams perfectly. The lyrics highlight the uniqueness of their relationship, suggesting that there is no need to look for representations of love in entertainment because their love is one of a kind.
Finally, the singer acknowledges the guidance they received from their mother, who taught them to value honesty and fidelity in relationships. She had hoped for her child to find someone exactly like the current partner.
Overall, the song's lyrics celebrate the joy and fulfillment of finding the perfect romantic partner, highlighting the positive impact that a loving relationship can have on one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to have a perfect sweetheart
In the past, I had a perfect romantic partner but it was just a figment of my imagination.
Not a real one, just a dream
My idea of a perfect partner was just a product of my imagination.
A wonderful vision of us as a team
I had a beautiful dream where we were a team, working together in harmony.
Can you imagine how I feel now
Can you comprehend how I am feeling at this moment?
Love is real now, it's ideal
Love has become real and it is perfect in every sense of the word.
You're just what I wanted
You are precisely what I always wanted in a partner.
And now it's nice to live
Life is now pleasant with you in my life.
Paradise to live
Living with you feels like paradise.
I know why I've waited
I know the reason why I have been waiting for this moment.
Know why I've been blue
I understand why I have been feeling depressed lately.
Prayed each night for someone
Every night, I prayed for someone special to come into my life.
Exactly like you
That someone was exactly like you in every way.
Why should we spend money
Why do we have to spend money?
On a show or two
On a couple of shows.
No one does those love scenes
No one acts those love scenes.
Exactly like you
The love scenes should be just like ours.
You make me feel so grand
You make me feel great and magnificent.
I want to hand the world to you
I want to give you everything in the world.
I hope you'll understand
I trust that you will comprehend my intentions.
Each foolish little scheme I'm schemin'
Every silly plan I am thinking of and formulating.
And dream I'm dreamin'
And every dream that I have been dreaming of.
Now I know why mother
Now I understand why my mother said this.
Taught me to be true
She meant for me to be honest and genuine.
She meant me for someone
She wanted me to be with someone special.
Exactly like you
Someone just like you.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: FIELDS DOROTHY, JIMMY MCHUGH
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