My Funny Valentine
David Finck Lyrics
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His virtue doth parade
Thou knowest not, my dim-witted friend
The picture thou hast made
Thy vacant brow, and thy tousled hair
Conceal thy good intent
Thou noble upright truthful sincere
And slightly dopey gent, you are
My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable, un-photographable
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 smart?
But, don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine, stay
Each day is Valentine's Day
Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
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 song "My Funny Valentine" by David Finck is a love song that describes a person's admiration for their significant other, who may not fit the typical societal norms of beauty and intelligence. The singer begins by admiring their partner's honesty and sincerity, despite their appearance being unimpressive. The partner's lack of self-awareness of their appearance and naïve nature is endearing to the singer, who finds themselves smiling just by looking at their partner.
The chorus focuses on the singer's love for their partner despite their unconventional appearance. The phrase "you make me smile with my heart" suggests that the partner's beauty is not solely superficial, but also based on their personality and character. The singer acknowledges that their partner may not be considered traditionally attractive, even describing them as "un-photographable," but they still love them for who they are.
The final stanza repeats the same questions about the partner's appearance and intelligence, but the singer insists that they do not want their partner to change a thing about themselves. The repeated phrase "stay little valentine, stay" suggests that the singer wants their love to remain pure and unwavering, like a valentine. The line "each day is Valentine's Day" reinforces this idea of constant love and adoration.
Overall, "My Funny Valentine" is a beautiful song about accepting and loving someone for who they are, even if they do not match society's expectations of physical and intellectual beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Behold the way our fine feathered friend
Look at the way our charming acquaintance conducts himself
His virtue doth parade
He showcases his moral goodness qualities with pride
Thou knowest not, my dim-witted friend
You are unaware, my unintelligent friend
The picture thou hast made
You have created an image
Thy vacant brow, and thy tousled hair
Your expressionless face and disheveled hair
Conceal thy good intent
Hide your positive intentions
Thou noble upright truthful sincere
You are an honorable, honest, and truthful person
And slightly dopey gent, you are
You also have a slightly silly demeanor
My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine
My amusing, comical and affectionate valentine
You make me smile with my heart
You bring happiness beyond just a smile to my heart
Your looks are laughable, un-photographable
Your appearance is amusing and impossible to capture in a photograph
Yet, you're my favorite work of art
You are my most treasured piece of art
Is your figure less than Greek?
Do not worry if your body shape is not like the ideal Greek standards
Is your mouth a little weak?
Is your verbal ability weaker than most?
When you open it to speak
When you start talking
Are you smart?
Are you intelligent?
But, don't change a hair for me
Do not alter your appearance for me
Not if you care for me
Only if you really love me
Stay little valentine, stay
Remain as you are, dear valentine
Each day is Valentine's Day
Everyday is a day to celebrate our love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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