Brubeck's style ranged from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. Much of his music employed unusual time signatures, a fact jokingly referred to by his greatest hits album 'Time Signatures: A Career Retrospective'. Upon his death, a number of commentators noted his crossover appeal to mainstream pop audiences, something putting him in the company of other jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock among others.
Squeeze Me
Dave Brubeck Lyrics
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Want you to know it really is pleasin'
Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
The Dave Brubeck Trio's song "Squeeze Me" is a love song about a man who dearly loves the woman he is with. The song starts by the man expressing his desire for his partner's touch and how much it pleases him. He then goes on to ask his partner to treat him sweetly and gently, and not to tease him, but instead to hold him tightly. The lyrics of the chorus go on to show how much he misses his partner since she went away, and he sings the blues away each day, counting the moments until she comes back. The man is in the mood to let his partner know how much he loves her and wants her to reciprocate his feelings.
The song then goes on to explain how the man feels when he is with his partner. He feels a sense of ecstasy when she is with him and squeezes him, but he does not want her to tease him. In essence, he wants her to be sincere and not toy with his emotions as he truly loves her. The song has a smooth jazz sound that complements the lyrics and gives listeners a sense of being in love.
Overall, the song is an excellent example of a love ballad, and its message can resonate with anyone who has been in love. The words express the depth of feeling that one can have for another person, and the music enhances the emotions that the song conveys.
Line by Line Meaning
Want you to know I go for your squeezin'
I want you to understand that I enjoy being physically close with you
Want you to know it really is pleasin'
I want you to understand that I find it very enjoyable when we're together
Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'
I want you to know that I am serious and not interested in playing games
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Please be kind and loving when we part at the end of the night
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I want you to hold me close, but I don't want to be led on
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
When you embrace me, I become emotional and sentimental
Missing you since you went away
I have been longing for you since you left
Singing the blues away each day
I am trying to forget my sadness by singing my favorite blues music
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm keeping track of all the things that are going well and eagerly waiting for you to return
I'm in the mood to let you know
I want to express my feelings to you right now
I never knew I loved you so
I didn't realize how much I loved you until now
Please say you love me too
I hope you feel the same way about me and will express it
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
When I feel this way, I am filled with joy and happiness
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
Please hold me close, but don't lead me on by pretending to feel something you don't
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON
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