I've Got Your Number
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics


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I've got your number
I know you inside out
You ain't no Eagle Scout
You're all at sea

Oh yes, you brag a lot
Wave your own flag a lot
But you're unsure a lot
You're a lot like me, oh

I've got your number
And what you're looking for
And what you're looking for
Just suits me fine

We'll break the rules a lot
We'll be damn fools a lot
But then why should we not
How could we not combine when

I've got your number
And I've got the glow you've got
I've got your number
And more

So go ahead and pick a number
From one to ten
You're losing streak is over
I can't win again




And here's the punchline
You've got mine

Overall Meaning

In the song "I've Got Your Number," Ella Fitzgerald sings about knowing everything about someone she's interested in, claiming to have their number both literally and metaphorically. She is aware of the person's flaws and insecurities, even comparing herself to them, and knows what they hope to find in a partner. The song is a playful exchange between two people who feel a connection and are willing to break the rules to pursue it.


Fitzgerald portrays the subject of the song as someone who talks big but struggles with uncertainty and lack of direction. She seems to find common ground with this person, recognizing her own flaws and acknowledging that they are not so different after all. Despite their flaws, however, the two are drawn to one another and are eager to explore the chemistry between them.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got your number
I understand you very well


I know you inside out
I know everything about you, your personality and behavior


You ain't no Eagle Scout
You are not good or perfect, you have flaws


You're all at sea
You are lost, confused or have no clear direction


Oh yes, you brag a lot
You boast and show off frequently


Wave your own flag a lot
You promote yourself and your own interests


But you're unsure a lot
You are uncertain or hesitant about many things


You're a lot like me, oh
We have similar traits and characteristics


And what you're looking for
Your desires, goals or objectives


Just suits me fine
They match or fit my expectations and requirements


We'll break the rules a lot
We will not follow norms or conventions frequently


We'll be damn fools a lot
We will act foolishly or recklessly often


But then why should we not
We have no reason to behave otherwise


How could we not combine when
We should work together or collaborate given the circumstances


And I've got the glow you've got
I have the same radiance, beauty or energy as you


So go ahead and pick a number
Choose any number you want


From one to ten
Limited to numbers between 1 and 10


You're losing streak is over
Your period of continuous losses ends now


I can't win again
I cannot defeat you or win another round


And here's the punchline
Here is the witty or clever conclusion


You've got mine
You have my complete attention or affection




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CAROLYN LEIGH, CY COLEMAN

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