Dedicated To You
Ella Fitzgerald and the Mills Brothers Lyrics


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If I should write a book for you
That brought me fame and fortune too
That book would be like my heart and me
Dedicated to you

And if I should paint a picture too
That showed the loveliness of you
My art would be like my heart and me
Dedicated to you

To you because your love is
The beacon that lights up my way
To you because with you I know
One lifetime could be just one heavenly place

If I should find a twinkling star
One half so wondrous as you are
That star would be like my heart and me
Dedicated to you

To you because your love is
A beacon that lights up my way
To you because with you I know
One lifetime could be just one heavenly place

If I should find a twinkling star
One half so wondrous as you are




That star would be like my heart and me
Dedicated to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ella Fitzgerald's song Dedicated to You are a declaration of love that is so deep and true that the expression of it is akin to the creation of a work of art. The singer is saying that they would write a book or paint a picture that is as intimate and personal to them as their own heart is, and dedicate it to the person they love. They compare their creative work to themselves, suggesting that their love is so intertwined with their being that it cannot be separated.


The song continues with the singer expressing their adoration for the person they love, saying that their love is the beacon that lights up their way, and with them, one lifetime could be just one heavenly place. This is a statement of the transformative power of love, suggesting that with this person, even the simplest moments can feel like paradise. The final lines of the song come full circle, stating that if the singer were to find a twinkling star as wondrous as their love, they would dedicate it to their beloved. It is a beautiful sentiment that speaks to the depth of affection and admiration that the singer has for this person.


Line by Line Meaning

If I should write a book for you
If I were to write a bestselling book for you


That brought me fame and fortune too
That would bring me immense popularity and wealth


That book would be like my heart and me
That book would be a reflection of my true self and emotions


Dedicated to you
Created exclusively for your sake


And if I should paint a picture too
Similarly, if I were to paint a portrait for you


That showed the loveliness of you
That captured your beauty and charm


My art would be like my heart and me
The painting would embody my innermost feelings and thoughts


To you because your love is
Dedicated to you since your love is


The beacon that lights up my way
The guiding light that illuminates my path


To you because with you I know
To you since I am aware


One lifetime could be just one heavenly place
That a single lifetime spent with you would be nothing short of paradise


If I should find a twinkling star
If I were to discover a sparkling star


One half so wondrous as you are
One that is even slightly as magnificent as you


That star would be like my heart and me
That star would symbolize my heart and how I feel


Dedicated to you
As a tribute to you




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HY ZARET, SAMMY CAHN, SAUL CHAPLIN

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