Like Someone in Love
Dave Bailey Lyrics
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Hearing guitars like someone in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Mostly whenever you're around me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Bump into things like someone in love.
Each time I look at you,
I'm limp as a glove,
The lyrics to Dave Bailey's song "Like Someone In Love" portray a person who is deeply in love with someone else. The opening line reflects the person's behavior of gazing up at the stars and listening to guitars, which further emphasizes their romantic and dreamy view of the world. Whenever this person is around the person they love, they feel astounded, indicating how they may be overwhelmed and enamored by their mere presence. The next line is a play on words, as the person describes themselves as walking as though they have wings but also bumping into things, which shows the disorienting effect that love can have on a person.
The following lines are more straightforward in expressing the person's feelings towards their love interest. Each time they look at them, they are left feeling powerless and defenseless, much like a limp glove. These lyrics perfectly encapsulate the feelings of vulnerability and dependency that often arise in relationships. The final line, "feeling like someone in love," sums up the entirety of the song, revealing that the singer is fully immersed in the emotion of being in love.
Overall, "Like Someone In Love" is a beautiful and poignant representation of the sensation of being in love. The lyrics portray the singer's vulnerability, hopefulness, and willingness to become absorbed by their feelings for someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I find myself out gazing at stars,
I have been spending my time looking at stars in the sky.
Hearing guitars like someone in love.
The sound of guitars triggers sentimental emotions in me.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
I am amazed by my own behavior at times.
Mostly whenever you're around me.
It's when you are with me that I tend to feel this way.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
I have a light and joyful feeling when I walk.
Bump into things like someone in love.
I can get clumsy and lose concentration when I am in love.
Each time I look at you,
My gaze is fixed on you every time.
I'm limp as a glove,
I become weak and powerless.
And feeling like someone in love.
All of these experiences collectively make me feel that I am in love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J. BURKE, J. VAN HEUSEN
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caponsacchi
By the end of his career, Bill would be playing every note of this Van Heusen tune as though it were his last, every note reflecting a tortured soul's quest for beauty (and often reaching it).
Alcides DM
Wonderful song. To listen this music with Bud Powell was a great moment in my life. This version with Farmer & Evans are beautiful too.
Nicolas Simion
what a beautiful version, benny's solo is killing !
pborgbarthet
perfect! Benny Golson sounds amazing on this track
jacquillo
benny golson , very inspired and musical !!! art s muted solo: a gem ! bill evans - another master in the art of making it short. perfection !!!
Isabelle Frost
Soothing and tender ...
Fredy Wraamann
Sweet & soft as it should be. And the perssonel!!
shimenoかずよし
ファーマーのソロをもっと聞きたいけどゴルソン節もたまらないほどグー！
ファンキーな中にクールな要素（ピアノがエバンス）が入った演奏にしびれます
Peter Wood
Golso's low notes like a great Chambertin
Jim Thompson
This is just too fine!