Misty
Buddy Rich & His Buddies Lyrics
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I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud
I can't understand
I get misty, holding your hand
Walk my way
And a thousand violins begin to play
That music I hear
I get misty the moment you're near
You can say that you're leading me on
But it's just what I want you to do
Don't you realize how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm following you
On my own
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove
I get misty, and too much in love
I'm too misty, and too much in love
The Buddy Rich and His Buddies’ song, Misty, is a romantic ballad that details the feelings of the singer when they’re around their love interest. The song starts by describing how the singer is as helpless as a kitten up a tree, which shows that they’re hopelessly smitten with their lover. The singer goes on to say that they feel like they’re clinging to a cloud and they can't understand the intense emotions that they’re experiencing when they hold their lover’s hand.
The second verse continues in this vein, as the singer describes the effect that their lover has on them. When their lover walks their way, a thousand violins begin to play or it might simply be because of their hello. Whenever their lover is near, the singer gets misty, which is a clear indication of how strongly they feel about that person. They acknowledge that their lover might be leading them on, but they’re okay with it because it's what they want them to do. The singer is hopelessly in love, and they’re perfectly content to follow their lover wherever they may lead them.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of love and how it makes a person feel both helpless and euphoric at the same time. The lyrics are simple and direct, but they convey a lot of emotions and expressions.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
Pay attention to me
I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
I am in a vulnerable position and need assistance
And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud
I am experiencing a sensation of lightness and dreaminess
I can't understand
I am confused
I get misty, holding your hand
I become emotional and lose clarity of mind when I hold your hand
Walk my way
Come in my direction
And a thousand violins begin to play
I am overcome with joy and romantic feelings
Or it might be the sound of your hello
It could simply be the sound of your greeting
That music I hear
The sound I am hearing is music to my ears
I get misty the moment you're near
I am overcome with emotion and lose clarity of mind when you are close to me
You can say that you're leading me on
You may suggest that you are not serious with me
But it's just what I want you to do
However, that is exactly what I desire
Don't you realize how hopelessly I'm lost
Can't you see that I am deeply and completely enamored with you?
That's why I'm following you
That is why I am pursuing you
On my own
By myself
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
I would be lost and aimless if I had to navigate this magical place without you
Never knowing my right foot from my left
I would have no sense of direction
My hat from my glove
I would not be able to distinguish one thing from another
I get misty, and too much in love
I become emotional and lose clarity of mind because I am deeply and completely enamored with you
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ERROLL GARNER, JOHNNY BURKE
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