Body And Soul
Eddie Lyrics


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My heart is sad and lonely
For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul

I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I'm all for you body and soul

I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear

My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul

My life a wreck you're making




You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul

Overall Meaning

The song "Body and Soul" was first composed in 1930 by Johnny Green and Edward Heyman, with lyrics by Robert Sour and Frank Eyton. It has since been covered numerous times by various artists, including Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. Davis's version, however, is notable for his jazzy saxophone solos and his soulful delivery of the lyrics. The song's theme is about unrequited and unsatisfied love, with the singer expressing his deep longing and sorrow for the person they love.


The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the piece, with the singer expressing their sadness and loneliness for the person they love. They clearly state that they are devoted to this person and long for their attention above all else. The second verse delves deeper into their sadness and confusion, wondering why they are being wronged and ignored. Despite this mistreatment, the singer declares their continued love and devotion, willing to surrender themselves entirely to the object of their affection.


The final verse is the most desperate, with the singer unable to believe that their love is being rejected. They plead for another chance to prove their love and to save their relationship. The song is a heartfelt and poignant portrayal of unrequited love, and Davis's rendition captures the pain and longing conveyed in the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart is sad and lonely
I feel unhappy and solitary


For you I sigh, for you dear only
I yearn and long for you, without anyone else in mind


Why haven't you seen it
I wonder why you haven't noticed my feelings


I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely and passionately devoted to you, both physically and emotionally


I spend my days in longing
I feel like I am continuously wanting and missing you


And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I am perplexed as to why you are treating me unfairly


I tell you I mean it
I am sincere in what I say


I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely and passionately devoted to you, both physically and emotionally


I can't believe it
I am having a hard time accepting it


It's hard to conceive it
It's difficult to comprehend your rejection


That you'd turn away romance
I am shocked that you would reject my romantic advances


Are you pretending
I am wondering if your actions are fake


It looks like the ending
It seems like our relationship is coming to a close


Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
I hope that I can have another opportunity to demonstrate my love for you


My life a wreck you're making
My life is falling apart because of you


You know I'm yours for just the taking
You are aware that I am completely at your disposal


I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I would joyfully give myself to you, both physically and emotionally




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Michael Barry, Phil Simpson

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