I've Got a Crush On You
Ellis Larkins & Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics

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How glad the many millions
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

It's not that you're attractive
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I've Got A Crush On You" talks about falling in love unexpectedly. The first verse is talking about how there are many people in the world who would want to capture the singer's attention, but the person they fell in love with was persistent and slowly broke down their resistance. The second verse continues by stating that it wasn't just physical attraction that caused the singer to fall in love, but it was a genuine emotional connection they felt when they first saw their lover.

The chorus suggests that the singer is completely infatuated with their lover, calling them "sweetie pie" and sighing day and night. The singer marvels at the fact that they had no idea they could fall in love so deeply with someone they initially didn't find attractive. The final stanza is a playful invitation to imagine a future with their lover in a cozy little cottage, using endearing terms like "baby" to express their affection.

Overall, the song captures the giddy feeling of unexpected love and the thrill of discovering a kindred spirit when you least expect it.

Line by Line Meaning

How glad the many millions Of Timothy's and William's Would be, to capture me
I am aware of how many people desire to be with me

But you had such persistence You wore down my resistance
You pursued me relentlessly, and eventually I gave into your advances

I fell, and it was swell
I fell in love with you and it's been wonderful

You're my big and brave and handsome Romeo
I see you as a bold and courageous romantic partner

How I won you I shall never, never know
I don't know how I managed to capture your heart

It's not that you're attractive But oh, my heart grew active When you came into view
Your physical appearance isn't the only reason I fell for you, seeing you made my heart race

I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
I am infatuated with you, my darling

All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
I spend my days and nights thinking of you and longing for you

I never had the least notion That I could fall with such emotion
I never thought I was capable of experiencing such intense feelings for someone

Could you coo, could you care For a cunning cottage we could share
Would you be willing to have a cozy home together?

The world will pardon my mush 'Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
The rest of the world may think I'm too sentimental, but I don't care because I am head over heels for you

Could you coo, could you care For a cunning cottage we could share
Would you be willing to have a cozy home together?

The world will pardon my mush 'Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
The rest of the world may think I'm too sentimental, but I don't care because I am head over heels for you

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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