I've Got You Under My Skin
Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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I've got you, deep in the heart of me
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me
I've got you under my skin
I'd tried so, not to give in
I said to myself this affair never will go so well
But why should I try to resist when baby I know so well
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of having you near
In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear
Don't you know, little fool
You never can win
Use your mentality
Wake up to reality
But each time that I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
'Cause I've got you under my skin
I would sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of having you near
In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats how it yells in my ear
Don't you know, little fool
You never can win
Why not use your mentality
Step up, wake up to reality
But each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin
'Cause I've got you under my skin
Yes, I've got you under my skin
The lyrics of "I've Got You Under My Skin," performed by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, speak to the all-encompassing hold that love can have over a person. The metaphor of being under someone's skin means that they are deeply ingrained in the heart and soul of the singer, and there is no escaping the power that they hold. The singer admits to trying to resist the pull of this love affair but ultimately succumbs to it because of the intensity of feelings. The warning voice in the night reminds the singer that this love will not come without sacrifice, but they are willing to pay the price for the sake of having this person near. Despite the self-doubt and the warning, the singer cannot help but feel the pull of love.
This song speaks to the universal experience of desire, infatuation, and the pain of unrequited love. It is a testament to the power of feelings and the hold that they can have over us. The lyrics are simple and poetic, creating a picture of the all-consuming force that love can be.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got you under my skin
You have taken control of my thoughts and emotions.
I have got you, deep in the heart of me
You have become an integral part of my being.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me
You are not just a passing infatuation but someone who has become deeply ingrained in my life.
I'd tried so, not to give in
I had tried to resist getting emotionally involved with you.
And I said to myself this affair it never will go so well
I had doubts about the potential success of our romantic relationship.
But why should I try to resist when baby I know so well
Despite my doubts, I cannot resist my feelings for you.
That I've got you under my skin
You have taken such a hold on me that I cannot resist your pull.
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
I would do anything to keep you close to me, no matter the cost.
For the sake of having you near
Being in your presence is worth any sacrifice I have to make.
In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night
Despite the cautionary thoughts that enter my mind when I am alone and reflecting on our relationship.
And repeats, repeats in my ear
These thoughts are persistent and lingering in my mind.
Don't you know, you fool
A voice inside me that is critical and disparaging towards my emotional decisions.
You never can win
My emotions for you will always overpower my rational thought and judgment.
Use your mentality
I need to employ my logical thinking and analysis rather than just following my heart.
Wake up to reality
I need to acknowledge the emotional risks involved in our relationship and act accordingly.
And each time I do just the thought of you
Even when I try to be rational, thoughts of you invade my mind.
Makes me stop before I begin
I become hesitant about making any kind of decision that might jeopardize our relationship.
'Cause I've got you under my skin
My feelings for you have become integral to my being, and I cannot easily rid myself of them.
Yea, you grab me under my skin
Your hold on my emotions is tight and unwavering.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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