Little Jeannie
Elton John °¬¶û¶ÙÇ¿ Lyrics
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And you take it where it strikes and give it to the likes of me
Oh little Jeannie, she got so much love, little Jeannie
So I see you when I can, you make me all a man can be
And I want you to be my acrobat
I want you to be my lover
Oh, there were others who would treat you cruel
Little Jeannie, you got so much time, little Jeannie
Though you've grown beyond your years, you still retain the fears of youth
Oh little Jeannie, you got so much time, little Jeannie
But you're burning it up so fast, searching for some lasting truth
And I want you to be my acrobat
I want you to be my lover
Oh there were others who would treat you cruel
But oh Jeannie, I will always be your fool
And I want you to be my acrobat
I want you to be my lover
Oh there were others, and I've known quite a few
But oh oh Jeannie, I'm still in love with you
You stepped into my life from a bad dream
Making the life that I had seem suddenly shiny and new
Oh Jeannie, I'm so in love with you
You stepped into my life from a bad dream
Making the life that I had seem suddenly shiny and new
Oh Jeannie, I'm so in love with you
You stepped into my life from a bad dream
Making the life that I had seem suddenly shiny and new
Oh Jeannie, I'm so in love with you
In "Little Jeannie," Elton John sings a love song to a girl named Jeannie, praising her for her love and supporting her through her struggles. He describes her as having a lot of love to give and taking it where it strikes, implying that she loves fearlessly and passionately. The singer confesses his love and desire for Jeannie, telling her that he wants her to be his acrobat and lover. He reassures her that he won't be like others who have treated her cruelly, and that he'll always be there for her.
Throughout the song, Elton John highlights Jeannie's youthfulness and how she still has fears despite having grown up. He admires her for living life so fast and searching for the truth, but also expresses concern over her burning through her time too quickly. Despite his worries, he remains hopeful that Jeannie will find lasting happiness.
Overall, "Little Jeannie" is a touching ode to love and faithfulness. It acknowledges the struggles that people may face but also emphasizes the power of love to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh little Jeannie, you got so much love, little Jeannie
Jeannie, you have so much love to give, to me and to everyone you meet.
And you take it where it strikes and give it to the likes of me
You give your love freely and generously, without judgment or reservation.
So I see you when I can, you make me all a man can be
Being with you brings out the best in me, and I cherish the time we spend together.
And I want you to be my acrobat
I want you to be nimble and flexible, with the ability to navigate life's challenges with grace and ease.
I want you to be my lover
I want us to share a deep, intimate connection that transcends mere physical attraction.
Oh, there were others who would treat you cruel
You've been mistreated by people in the past, and it breaks my heart to think of you suffering in that way.
And oh Jeannie, you were always someone's fool
Despite your big heart and giving nature, some people have taken advantage of you and treated you poorly.
Little Jeannie, you got so much time, little Jeannie
You're still young and have so much potential ahead of you, Jeannie.
Though you've grown beyond your years, you still retain the fears of youth
You've matured in many ways, but you still have some anxieties and worries that are common among young people.
But you're burning it up so fast, searching for some lasting truth
You're eager to find deeper meaning and purpose in life, and you're not content to sit idle or let time pass you by.
But oh Jeannie, I will always be your fool
Despite the hurt you've experienced at the hands of others, I will always be there for you, loving and supporting you unconditionally.
Oh there were others, and I've known quite a few
I've had my fair share of romantic partners in the past, but none of them compare to you.
But oh oh Jeannie, I'm still in love with you
I love you more than anything, Jeannie, and I always will.
You stepped into my life from a bad dream
Before I met you, my life felt bleak and dismal, like a nightmare come to life.
Making the life that I had seem suddenly shiny and new
But since you came into my life, everything has felt brighter, lighter, and more joyful.
Oh Jeannie, I'm so in love with you
I can't imagine my life without you, Jeannie. You mean everything to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, GARY ANTHONY OSBORNE
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@RestlessRick
I love this song so much. Just listening to it mellows me out, particularly after a hectic day. Having a drink while sitting in my favorite chair and turning on this tune does it for me every time.
@CatsCrazyWorld
I simply LOVE this song and wished he'd play it at concerts again. I haven't went to one yet but wish that I could go. I just know by the sets he plays now he doesn't play it anymore...
@Kevaughn95
Can't/won't sing it because it's not Jeanie he wants anymore. May have to sing "Oh little Johnny!"
@stormywhether4199
RestlessRick oh sweetie never be restless chill
enjoy life you could find a Jeannie 😙
@stormywhether4199
nothing to say except you always knew.
@jeanniebaumanbauman3944
I am a Jeannie as you can see. Never say never. When I was nine Elton came to St. Louis on his "Captain fantastic tour" and my 17 year old brother wanted to take me. My mom of course said no way! Told her I hated her and he'd be dead by the time I got to see him in concert. (lol) Anyway I've seen him more times than I can count and it was usually to promote an album but I was fortunate enough to be at his performance under the arch 4th of July weekend in like 81,82 and he played all his classics. One of my favorite concerts to this day and it was free!!
@lisalacy688
My daddy married my momma and her name was Jeannie and they danced to this song in the kitchen many times thru my childhood. Love you mom and dad.
@mikeking6734
🙂 that's a nice memory...
@GuestyMidnight
I’m called Jeannie but with a g
@19mychaellee71
Then she was definitely his acrobat. 😉