There are, at least, three bands known as Delicatessen.

1) A jazz / … Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, three bands known as Delicatessen.

1) A jazz / bossa nova band, from Porto Alegre, Brazil. Formed by Ana Kruger (vocals), Carlos Badia (guitar), Nico Bueno (bass), Mano Gomes (drums) & sometimes, New (piano). Their work is recognized by brazilian music critics, inc: Nelson Motta & Roberto Muggiati.

Their début album, Jazz + Bossa, was produced by Beto Callage & Carlos Badia. This album has 'bossa nova'-influenced reinterpretations of US jazz standards music & two original compositions, sung in Portuguese. Ana Kruger has a soft & clean voice, reminiscent of 50's female vocalists.

They have played live in Porto Alegre's Iguatemi Mall on Valentine's Day and they have played live in other cities like Buenos Aires (Argentina), Florianópolis (South Brazil), Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo.

2) An art rock band (Rough Trade/Big Life) led by [Neil Carlill]Neil Carlill. Delicatessen recorded three albums on the UK's mid 90's Alternative/Experimental music scene, before each member went on to pursue other musical projects, with Neil Carlill playing as [Harvey Mapcase] Harvey Mapcase and forming [Three On A Match] Three On A Match and [Vedette] Vedette .

3) A Japanese hip-hop / rap band, aka デリカテッセン. Their song ''Adventure World'' was the the 18th ending theme for anime epic "One Piece". http://www.AvexNet.or.Jp/Delicatessen/index.html

The Very Thought Of You
Delicatessen Lyrics

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The very thought of you
And i forget to do
The little ordinary things
That everyone ought to do

I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem to me

That's everything

The mere idea of you
The longing year for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go
Till i'm near to you

I see your face in every flower
Your eye in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you
My love

The mere idea of you
The longing year for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go
Till i'm near to you

I see your face in every flower
Your eye in stars above
It's just the thought of you

The very thought of you
My love

Overall Meaning

The song "The Very Thought of You" by Delicatessen is a melodious love ballad that speaks of the overwhelming nature of being in love. The first verse of the lyrics suggests that the very thought of the person the singer loves makes them forget about everything else. They get lost in a daydream, they feel happy like a king, and they neglect basic tasks that they ought to have carried out. In the next verse, the singer emphasizes the impact of their partner on their life. They claim that the mere idea of their loved one makes them yearn for their embrace, and time appears to move slowly until they are together.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of the singer's love. Every flower they see, every star they look at bears the image of the person they adore. The very thought of their loved one is enough to fixate the singer's heart and mind. The lyrics suggest that the person they admire is their source of happiness and joy.

To sum up, Delicatessen's "The Very Thought of You" is a romantic song that beautifully captures the idea of love. The lyrics express the way love can redirect a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior towards the object of their affection.

Line by Line Meaning

The very thought of you
Thinking of you fills me with immense joy and pleasure

And i forget to do
When I think of you, I become so engrossed and distracted that I forget to do even the simplest tasks

The little ordinary things
Everyday tasks that everyone should do

That everyone ought to do
Tasks that are expected of everyone

I'm living in a kind of daydream
Thinking of you is like living in a wonderful dream

I'm happy as a king
The happiness I feel when thinking of you is immense and kingly

And foolish though it may seem to me
Although it may seem silly to others, to me, thinking of you is everything

That's everything
Thinking of you is the most important thing to me

The mere idea of you
Just the thought of you is enough to make me happy

The longing year for you
I yearn for you deeply

You'll never know how slow the moments go
The time seems to drag on when I'm away from you

Till i'm near to you
Until I am with you again

I see your face in every flower
Your face is so vivid in my mind that I see it everywhere, even in things like flowers

Your eye in stars above
I see your eyes in even the stars above

It's just the thought of you
All it takes is the thought of you to make me happy

The very thought of you
Thinking of you is the best thing in the world to me

My love
My feelings of love for you

Writer(s): Ray Noble

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Comments from YouTube:

russell bidwell

this song has become "our song" for my wife and i. we have heard, researched, re-heard and loved many many versions. you have imho given this song a new, lighthearted feeling, a brazillian touch. and your phrasing kicks ass. unique on this song.
delighted to make yr acquaintance.
russell in mass.