I've Got a Crush On You
Bud Noble Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
I've got you under my skin.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
I've got you under my skin?
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
But each time that I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.
I would sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, how it yells in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win
Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?
And each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.
And I like you under my skin.
In Bud Noble's rendition of "I've Got A Crush On You," the singer describes being deeply enamored with someone who has become a permanent fixture in their life, so much so that he has permeated their thoughts and emotions in a profound way. The opening verses describe the depth of the singer's attraction, saying that the object of his desire is under his skin and deep in the heart of him, so much so that he has become a part of the singer's very being. The singer speaks of attempting to resist this intense connection, but in the end, he cannot.
The second half of the song delves deeper into the singer's internal struggle, examining his efforts to reconcile his rational self with his passionate desires. Though he knows that giving in to his crush may not be wise, he ultimately decides to put aside logic and embrace the intoxicating pull of love. The final line, "And I like you under my skin," reinforces the idea that the singer has succumbed to the irresistible allure of his crush.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got you under my skin.
You have infiltrated my thoughts and emotions to a point where I can't stop thinking about you.
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
You have captured my heart so completely that you are a part of me now.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
As a result of my strong emotions for you, you have become an integral part of my being.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I fought hard against the feelings I have for you.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
I was convinced that our relationship would be doomed to failure.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well I've got you under my skin?
Despite my doubts, I couldn't stop my strong attraction to you.
I'd sacrifice anything come what might For the sake of havin' you near.
I am willing to give up anything to be close to you.
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Despite the doubts and fears that plague me, my desire for you persists.
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
My inner voice warns me that our relationship is doomed to fail.
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
I should use my logic and reasoning to recognize the truth of the situation.
But each time that I do just the thought of you Makes me stop before I begin
Despite my efforts to rationalize and resist, thoughts of you immobilize me.
Cause I've got you under my skin.
You have become such a powerful force in my life that I can't shake you.
And I like you under my skin.
While my rational side may warn me away, my emotions draw me closer to you and I find myself liking it despite the risks.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind