Just Squeeze Me
Duke Ellington; Louis Armstrong Lyrics

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Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me

Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too

When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges's song, Just Squeeze Me, revolve around the desire of the singer to be held and squeezed by their lover. They enjoy the feeling of being close to someone they love and find it comforting. The singer pleads with their lover to be treated sweetly and gently, not to tease them but rather to hold them tightly. They are missing their lover since they went away and are singing the blues every day while waiting for their return. The singer confesses that they are in love and want their lover to feel the same way. They get ecstatic when held tightly and squeezed by their lover, but they do not want to be teased.

In essence, the song is about love and the longing that comes with separation. It is a simple love song that underscores the power of touch and the need for human connection. The lyrics are powerful in their simplicity and emotional honesty, making it easy for anyone listening to connect with them on a personal level.

Line by Line Meaning

Want you to know I go for your squeezin'
I want you to know that I really enjoy it when you hold me tight

Want you to know it really is pleasin'
I want you to know that I find it very pleasant when you embrace me

Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'
I want you to know that I am not interested in playing games

Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Please be kind and loving to me when we say goodnight

Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Hold me tight, but please don't play with my emotions

I get sentimental when you hold me tight
I feel very emotional when you hug me tightly

Missing you since you went away
I have been longing for you since you left

Singing the blues away each day
I am trying to forget my sadness by singing

Counting the rights and waiting for you
I am thinking of all the good things and waiting for you to return

I'm in the mood to let you know
I am feeling romantic and want to express my feelings to you

I never knew I loved you so
I didn't realize how deeply I loved you until now

Please say you love me too
Please tell me that you love me as well

When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
When I have these emotions, I am in a state of pure happiness

So squeeze me but please don't tease me
Hold me close, but please don't play games with me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON

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@kookitohamodeeh8044

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Want you to know I go for your squeezin'
Want you to know it really is pleasin'
Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me

@regalesweets4450

Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me

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