Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.
Cole Porter / I've Got You under My Skin
Diana Krall 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 down well
I've got you under my skin?
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Don't you know, you 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 havin' you near
In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, how it yells in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win
Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?
And each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin
And I like you under my skin
The lyrics to Cole Porter's "I've Got You under My Skin" express the intense desire and attraction the singer feels towards someone they have fallen for - someone who is now completely under their skin. The singer confesses how they tried to resist surrendering to their feelings, but their love has ultimately triumphed over all else, so much so that the subject of their affections has become a permanent fixture in their heart. They express a willingness to sacrifice anything and everything for the chance to be near their love, even in the face of warning voices that tell them they will never win.
Despite these warnings, the singer simply cannot help themselves, and the thought of their lover is enough to stop them in their tracks. They fully acknowledge that their love is all-consuming and has taken control of them, making them feel as though they are living with their lover inside themselves - under their skin. The imagery of being under one's skin is a powerful one, implying that the love they feel is inextricably woven into their being and cannot be removed.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a powerful, all-encompassing love that is impossible to resist, overpowering all rational thought and common sense.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got you under my skin
I am deeply infatuated with you
I've got you deep in the heart of me
Your presence is deeply ingrained in my being
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me
You are an integral part of my identity
I'd tried so not to give in
I attempted to resist my feelings for you
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well
I recognized the potential pitfalls of pursuing a relationship
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
However, I cannot help falling for you
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
I am willing to give up anything for the chance to be with you
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
Despite the rational voice in my head that warns against it
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
And constantly echoes in my mind,
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
It reminds me that I should not pursue a relationship with you as it is unlikely to succeed
Use your mentality, wake up to reality
I should use my common sense and face the truth
But each time that I do just the thought of you
But whenever I try to listen to reason, thinking of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Stops me in my tracks and prevents me from pursuing a rational decision
Cause I've got you under my skin
Because I am deeply infatuated with you
I would sacrifice anything come what might
I am willing to make any sacrifice for you
And repeats, how it yells in my ear,
And the voice keeps shouting in my head,
Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win
Telling me that there is no chance of success
Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?
Urging me to use my common sense and be realistic
And each time I do just the thought of you
But every time I try to face reality, the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin
Stops me from taking any action
Cause I've got you under my skin
Because I am deeply infatuated with you
And I like you under my skin
And I am happy to be infatuated with you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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