My Funny Valentine
Chet Baker * Charlie Haden * Billy Higgins * Enrico Pieranunzi Lyrics
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You make me smile with my heart,
Your looks are laughable, un-photo-graphical,
Yet you´re my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak, are you smiling?
Not if you care for me.
Stay little valentine, stay!
Each day is Valentine´s Day
Each day is Valentine´s Day
The song “My Funny Valentine” revolves around the idea of love that defies physical beauty and perfection. The song is telling a story of a lover who sees the beauty of their significant other, despite what others may perceive as flaws. The lover is acknowledging that their partner is not physically perfect, but they are their "favorite work of art." Additionally, the lover is encouraging their partner to remain the way they are and not change anything for them because they love them just the way they are.
The lyrics refer to the lover's valentine as a "sweet comic Valentine" and that they make them "smile with my heart," indicating that their love is not superficial or based on physical appearance. Moreover, the reference to their "looks" as "laughable, un-photo-graphical" suggests that society's standards of beauty are not important as long as the person is loved by their partner. The song ends on the sweet note by stating that each day is a Valentine’s day, indicating that love is a never-ending emotion that is to be cherished every day.
Line by Line Meaning
Your my funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine,
You're a charming and amusing lover, always making me happy with your presence.
You make me smile with my heart,
My love for you is so intense that it fills me with joy and happiness.
Your looks are laughable, un-photo-graphical,
You may not fit traditional beauty standards or be conventionally attractive, but to me, you're a unique and special masterpiece.
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Despite what society deems as beautiful, you are the most beautiful thing to me, and I treasure you more than anything else.
Is your figure less than Greek?
Do you not have a perfect physique like a Greek statue?
Is your mouth a little weak?
Do you have a speech impediment or a slight weakness in your voice?
When you open it to speak, are you smiling?
Even if you're not considered conventionally perfect, your smile and the way you speak still captivates me.
But don't change a hair for me, not if you care for me.
Don't feel like you need to change anything about yourself in order to please me. I love you just the way you are.
Stay little valentine, stay!
Stay with me, always be my little Valentine who brings love and joy into my life every day.
Each day is Valentine's Day
I don't need a special occasion to celebrate my love for you. Every day spent with you is like Valentine's Day to me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
fiorella dorotea gentile
notevole l'eleganza dell'arrangiamento, l'andantura ritmica upbeat, la leggerezza e l'incanto del canto jazz....unita ad un classico dei classici ne fanno un piacere anche per una rocker! ;))
rv
My god!, from the very beginning this rendition is amazing! <3
xoriella
Splendido di un'eleganza sublime! Complimenti e grazie.
Let `Em Roll
A very successful, unusually upbeat version of "My Funny Valentine", probably the fastest Chet has ever played this song.
Kairo Malachi
i dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know a method to get back into an instagram account??
I stupidly forgot the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me!
Axton Sutton
@Kairo Malachi instablaster :)
Kairo Malachi
@Axton Sutton thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im in the hacking process atm.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Kairo Malachi
@Axton Sutton It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thank you so much you really help me out !
Axton Sutton
@Kairo Malachi glad I could help =)
Myron Cohen
worked with Chet in SF at a Bar named Roland's on the corner of Lombard and Fillmore..I was subbing for Drummer John Rae who was extreamingly kind to all the younger Drummers..!Chet played trumpet and sang a bit..A real character indeed!