I've Got a Crush on You
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra Lyrics
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Of Timothy's and William's
Would be, to capture me
But you had such persistence
You wore down my resistance
I fell, and it was swell
You're my big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I shall never, never know
But oh, my heart grew active
When you came into view
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
I never had the least notion
That I could fall with such emotion
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
The lyrics of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday’s song “I’ve Got a Crush on You” describe the feelings that come with having a crush on someone. The song starts with how the many other suitors would love to capture the attention of the singer, but the persistence and charm of the one they are singing to (identified as their "big and brave and handsome Romeo") eventually wore down their resistance. The singer admits that it’s not just their looks that caused their heart to grow active, but it seems they fell in love with their overall presence. The chorus reaffirms the singer's feelings, expressing that they have a crush on the person and are constantly thinking about them. The verse ends with the singer imagining a life with their crush, asking if they could coo and care for a cunning cottage the two of them could share.
The main theme of this song is the feeling of falling in love with someone and the excitement and hope that comes with that feeling. The lyrics are written in a romantic and somewhat lighthearted way, matching the genre of jazz music the song belongs to. What’s interesting about this song is that it was a collaboration between two great female jazz singers of the time, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. It's a rare example of two legendary jazz musicians coming together to produce a duet in this way that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
How glad the many millions
Of Timothy's and William's
Would be, to capture me
Many men would love to have me, but you showed true dedication and persistence in pursuing me.
But you had such persistence
You wore down my resistance
I fell, and it was swell
You persistently pursued me until I finally gave in and fell for you, which was a great feeling.
You're my big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I shall never, never know
You are my courageous and good-looking partner, and I don't understand how I managed to win your heart.
It's not that you're attractive
But oh, my heart grew active
When you came into view
Your physical appearance wasn't what initially attracted me to you, but something about you made my heart beat faster.
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
I have strong feelings for you, my darling, which make me sigh all day and night.
I never had the least notion
That I could fall with such emotion
I never imagined that I could fall in love so deeply and passionately as I have with you.
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
Would you be willing to start a life together with me, living in a cozy cottage that we could make our own?
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
I don't care if others find my feelings for you to be overly sentimental, because I am utterly smitten with you, my love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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A'Doris A
The guy in the background is the great trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, and he is in awe of Ella, as am I. Honestly, there just has never been a more perfect voice. She was something special. Each note caresses the ears and stirs the soul.
yesyoumay
Agree, never off key. So smooth transitioning from note to note. And very sweet and clear word pronounciation.
John Hunter
Anyone know who plays the lovely nostalgic violin solo at 2:15? It has the sweetness of the studio player who played the last solo in The Wizard of Oz.
Martyn Dormer
I first heard this on the Unforgettable Ella compilation released in the UK in the 80’s. Now I play the tune as a guitar solo, but it’s a feeble attempt compared to Ella and Nelson.
A. J.
Happy Birthday Ella
AmberFur
I've Got a Crush on You
David Rourke
This is from 1959
Montanna Taylor
I love you L.Y and how ull never know ive got a crush on you