My Funny Valentine
Bud Shank/Chet Baker Lyrics
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You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
Are you smiling?
But don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little Valentine, stay
Each day is Valentine's Day
The lyrics of My Funny Valentine by Bud Shank and Chet Baker speaks to the notion that true love and affection transcends physical attributes. The song speaks specifically to the idea that there is charm in imperfections, beauty in uniqueness, and life in laughter. The lyrics of the first stanza set the tone of the song, establishing it as an ode and a verbal appreciation to the unnamed Valentine whose comic and sweet nature have captured the singer's heart. The second stanza provides a list of shortcomings and imperfections in the Valentine, which the singer then disregards, representing his unconditional acceptance of the Valentine as they are. The last line of the song "Each day is Valentine's Day" reinforces the notion that true love is alive and celebrated every day, and not just through commercialized holidays like Valentine's Day.
In conclusion, the lyrics of My Funny Valentine serve as a reminder of the true essence of love and affection, which is the ability to embrace the imperfections and laugh through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
My funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine
You are my amusing, comical but lovable Valentine
You make me smile with my heart
You bring so much joy to my life that it warms my heart
Your looks are laughable
Your physical appearance might not be considered conventionally attractive and can be joked about
Unphotographable
Your unique beauty cannot be captured in just a photograph
Yet you're my favorite work of art
However, you are still my favorite piece of art and I adore you for who you are
Is your figure less than Greek?
Are you not blessed with the perfectly chiseled Greek physique?
Is your mouth a little weak?
Is your voice not as powerful as others?
When you open it to speak
When you open your mouth to talk
Are you smiling?
Do you have a smile on your face?
But don't change a hair for me
Do not change anything about yourself just to please me
Not if you care for me
If you truly love me, you will not try to change yourself to fit my expectations
Stay little Valentine, stay
Stay with me, my love
Each day is Valentine's Day
Everyday feels like Valentine's Day when I am with you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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