Deed I do
Ella & Basie Lyrics
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Oh my do I
Honey, indeed I do
Do I need you?
Oh my do I
Honey, a-deed I do
That's why I'm always hangin' around you
Do I love you?
Oh my do I
Honey, deed I do
I'm glad that I'm the one who found you
That's why I'm always hangin' around you
Do I love you?
Oh my do I
Honey, deed I do
Honey, deed I do
Honey, deed I do
The lyrics to Ella & Basie's song Deed I do express a deep love and need for someone. The singer is unequivocally stating that they want, need and love this person, leaving no room for doubt. The repetition of the phrases "oh my do I" and "Honey, deed I do" emphasizes the strength and certainty of these emotions.
The verse "I'm glad that I'm the one who found you, that's why I'm always hanging around you" emphasizes the singer's gratitude and appreciation for the person they are singing to. This gratitude also reinforces the idea that the singer has a deep connection and dependence on the person in question. It is as if the person they have found is their missing piece and they are declaring their desire to be near them at all times.
These lyrics convey an unabashed and all-consuming love that celebrates the connection between two people. Basie's jazz accompaniment to Ella's vocals heightens and deepens the emotion in these lyrics, making it a classic love song that continues to be enjoyed and appreciated today.
Line by Line Meaning
Do I want you?
Do I desire you?
Oh my do I
Oh, absolutely I do!
Honey, indeed I do
Sweetheart, I really do want you!
Do I need you?
Do I rely on you?
Oh my do I
Oh, absolutely I do!
Honey, a-deed I do
Sweetheart, I certainly do need you!
I'm glad that I'm the one who found you
I'm happy that I discovered you and not someone else
That's why I'm always hangin' around you
I want to stay close to you because I'm glad you're mine
Do I love you?
Do I have deep feelings for you?
Oh my do I
Oh, absolutely I do!
Honey, deed I do
Sweetheart, I certainly love you!
Honey, deed I do
Sweetheart, I certainly do love you!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: FRED ROSE, WALTER HIRSCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aleynakotan
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WRİTTEN BY FRAD ROSE
@MidnightVentures
My god what a beautiful mix of classic, blues and soft jazz!
@richardbusson5903
It’s called “swing”.
@Singsqueaky
Heard this song performed by Blossom Dearie and I just adore this melody! No matter what Ella did, it was fantastic!
@Nek000
I love this song!!!
@Iknowknow112
Clever minimalist lyrics and melody! Velvet voice!
@hiranyawick5297
I agree, can't beat this stuff -- Ella the nightingale with Count Basie!
@toddush
In my opinion this is the best album by Ella. Of course its because of Basie and I think Quincy Jones(! ) who was a producer.All of them contributed this masterpiece of sound. I am looking for "Honeysuckle Rose" from this album.Its the best version of that song ever. Any response??? Thank you for uploading!
@dayseoliveira2208
I'VE DANCED A LOT ! This is delicious!Ela and Basie are fantastic.
@annmottram5764
Love it
@ydalgol
Madly in love with Ella Fitzgerald.