I've Got My Eyes on You
Broadway Melody/Fred Astaire Lyrics
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Although I'm disinclined
You're not so hot, you
But I've got you on my mind
I'd thank the gods above
If I could only love
Somebody not you
Let my poor upset leisure be
Otherwise my pet treasure be
Then arrange to let pleasure be
A bit less refined
For, darling, not until
I get that famous thrill
Will I be resigned
I've got you on my mind
The lyrics of "I've Got My Eyes On You" are a bit contradictory as the singer talks about having someone on their mind but not finding them particularly attractive. They say that they are disinclined towards this person, implying a lack of interest, but then immediately contradict themselves by saying they can't help but think about them. The following lines indicate that the singer wishes they could love someone else instead of this person, perhaps because they don't see a potential future with them. However, they can't seem to shake them from their thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got you on my mind
Despite my disinterest in you, you're constantly on my mind.
Although I'm disinclined
Despite not being attracted to you,
You're not so hot, you
I don't find you physically attractive,
I'd thank the gods above
I would express gratitude to higher powers,
If I could only love
If I could only feel romantic love towards someone,
Somebody not you
Someone other than you,
Let my poor upset leisure be
I want to experience pleasure despite my unsettled state of mind,
Otherwise my pet treasure be
Otherwise the person I care for most will be ignored,
Then arrange to let pleasure be
I'll make an effort to allow myself to experience pleasure,
A bit less refined
Even if it's not as sophisticated or polished as I would prefer.
For, darling, not until
Because, my dear, I won't be satisfied until,
I get that famous thrill
I experience that well-known sensation of romantic love,
Will I be resigned
Will I be content with the state of my emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
partycentralsales
It’s cute when Murphy and Astaire rib two of Powell’s distinctive moves - the hand to the chin and the uncanny ability to turn with ease and speed.
jeffsyg
Senator Murphy holds his own very well against the two greatest on screen dancers of all time. Great stuff.
Hey Girls Podcast
she makes everything look so easy omg
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Carl Trotter
How did you make it Stereo?
Broadway Classics
Many film songs were recorded in multi-track but mixed down to mono for the finished film. The tracks have now been released in true stereo, so I synched them to the film. Many more on my channel!