My Funny Valentine
Desmond Paul Lyrics

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Your my funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine,
You make me smile with my heart,
Your looks are laughable, un-photo-graphical,
Yet youÂ´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 smiling?

But donÂ´t change a hair for me,
Not if you care for me.
Stay little valentine, stay!
Each day is ValentineÂ´s Day

Each day is ValentineÂ´s Day

Overall Meaning

Desmond Paul's song "My Funny Valentine" is a love song that celebrates the quirks and imperfections of the person he loves. He calls his lover his "funny Valentine" and describes them as sweet and comic, someone who makes him smile from the heart. The lyrics also touch on physical appearance, noting that the object of the singer's affection may not have a perfect figure or a photogenic look, but that they are still his favorite work of art. The chorus is particularly poignant, as the singer tells his funny Valentine to stay just the way they are, imperfections and all, because every day with them feels like Valentine's Day.

The lyrics of this song have a timeless, classic quality to them that have made it a beloved standard in the music world. It was originally written by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart for the 1937 musical Babes in Arms, and has since been covered by countless artists in a variety of styles. The song has been praised for its ability to capture the essence of love in all its flawed beauty, and for its recognition of the fact that true love is about accepting someone for who they are, not trying to change them.

Line by Line Meaning

Your my funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine,
You may not be perfect or conventional, but you bring joy and humor into my life which I value.

You make me smile with my heart,
You bring genuine happiness and warmth to my life that comes from within.

Your looks are laughable, un-photo-graphical,
Although you may not meet society's standards of beauty, that doesn't matter to me as I find your uniqueness endearing and more valuable than a staged photo.

Yet youÂ´re my favorite work of art
Out of all the things I appreciate and admire, you are the one I hold above all else as a true masterpiece.

Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your body not perfect or idealized like those depicted in ancient Greek sculptures?

Is your mouth a little weak?
Do you not have a commanding or strong presence, especially when you speak?

When you open it to speak, are you smiling?
Even if you don't have a confident or assertive tone, your friendly or happy expression when you talk is enough for me.

But donÂ´t change a hair for me,
Although you may have imperfections or flaws, I love and accept you just the way you are.

Not if you care for me.
Changing yourself to please me is not necessary nor desired, as my love for you is based on who you are.

Stay little valentine, stay!
Please never leave me, always stay by my side as the sweet, charming, and cherished person you are.

Each day is ValentineÂ´s Day
Every day spent with you is a celebration of our love and affection for each other, not just on February 14th.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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