Little Jeannie
Elton John Kiki Dee Lyrics

Stepped into my life from a bad dream
You appeared in my life unexpectedly, like a positive force breaking through a negative situation

Making the life that I had seem
With your presence, you improved my life and made it feel more fulfilling

Suddenly shiny and new
My life became brighter and more exciting because of you

Oh Jeannie
Direct address to the person being sung to, expressing affection and admiration

I'm so in love with you
Expressing deep emotional attachment and desire for the person being sung to

You got so much love, little Jeannie
Acknowledging the abundance of love that the person being sung to possesses and shares

And you take it where it strikes
You have an open and receptive heart, and accept love wherever it may come from

(And) give it to the likes of me
Despite being loving towards many people, you are willing to share that love with me

So I see you when I can
Acknowledging the difficulty in finding opportunities to spend time together, but wanting to make the most of the time we do have

You make me all a man can be
Being with you brings out the best version of myself, and makes me feel complete as a person

You got so much time, little Jeannie
Recognizing the many opportunities and possibilities that the person being sung to has ahead of them in life

Though you've grown beyond your years
Despite the challenges and experiences you have faced, you have matured and developed beyond your age level

You still retain the fears of youth
Despite growing up, certain anxieties and apprehensions from childhood persist

But you're burning it up so fast
Acknowledging that the person being sung to is living life to the fullest and making the most of their time, but perhaps at a rapid pace

Searching for some lasting truth
Looking for a deeper understanding or meaning in life that will bring satisfaction and fulfillment

Oh there were others who would treat you cruel
Recognizing that the person being sung to has faced mistreatment and cruelty from some people in the past

But, oh, oh Jeannie
Reaffirming affection and admiration for the person being sung to

You were always someone's fool
Despite being mistreated, the person being sung to has a history of loyalty or devotion to others even if it resulted in being taken advantage of or hurt

I want you to be my acrobat
Expressing a desire for the person being sung to to add excitement and thrill to your life through their presence and actions

I want you to be my lover
Desiring a romantic relationship with the person being sung to

Oh, there were others, and I've known quite a few
Acknowledging past relationships or interactions with other people before the current person being sung to

But, oh, oh Jeannie
Despite past experiences, reaffirming affection and admiration for the person being sung to

I will always be your fool
Expressing willingness to commit emotionally and be vulnerable with the person being sung to, even if it means being seen as foolish by others