The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra board of trustees created The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra in 1977. Since then Erich Kunzel's efforts have made the "Pops" into an internationally known ensemble with half a dozen best-selling recordings a year and almost weekly subscription concerts.
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I Got Rhythm
Erich Kunzel Lyrics
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I've got you deep in the heart of me.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
I've got you under my skin.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
I've got you under my skin?
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
But each time that I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.
I would sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, how it yells in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win
Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?
And each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.
And I like you under my skin.
The lyrics of "I Got Rhythm" by Erich Kunzel depict a person who is deeply infatuated with someone, to the point where they feel like they have that person under their skin. The repetition of the phrase "I've got you under my skin" emphasizes the intensity and depth of this infatuation. It signifies that the person is deeply connected to the one they desire, as if they are a part of them.
The lyrics also convey the internal struggle the singer experiences in trying to resist this attraction. They initially tried not to give in to their feelings, convinced that the affair would not end well. However, despite this warning, they cannot help but be pulled towards the person in question. The phrase "why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well I've got you under my skin?" highlights the singer's inability to resist because they are aware of the strong hold this person has on them.
The song further emphasizes the singer's willingness to sacrifice anything for the sake of being close to the person they desire. The warning voice in the night represents their conscience or rational thoughts, urging them to use their mentality and wake up to reality. However, their overwhelming thoughts of this person make it difficult for them to follow that advice. The repetition of the phrase "Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?" shows the internal conflict between reason and desire.
Despite the warning voice and the internal struggle, the singer admits that they like having this person under their skin. It suggests that despite all the challenges and rationalizations, they enjoy being consumed by their infatuation. This line underlines their acceptance of the situation, even though it may not be logical or rational.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Got Rhythm" explore the theme of being deeply enamored with someone, to the point where it becomes difficult to resist and the person feels willingly captive to their desires. It captures the internal conflict between reason and emotion, and the singer's acceptance of their infatuation.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got you under my skin.
You are deeply embedded within me, a fundamental part of who I am.
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
You reside so profoundly in my heart, you are inseparable from it.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
Your presence is so ingrained in my heart that you are genuinely a piece of me.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I had attempted to resist succumbing to my feelings for you.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
I repeatedly told myself that this relationship would not end favorably.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
However, why should I bother resisting when I am fully aware
I've got you under my skin?
That you have such a strong hold over me?
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
I would willingly give up anything, regardless of the consequences
For the sake of havin' you near
Just to have you close to me
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
Despite the voice of caution that haunts me in the darkness
And repeats, repeats in my ear
And incessantly echoes within my ears
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Do you not realize, you fool, that you will never emerge victorious?
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
Employ your intellect, become aware of the truth.
But each time that I do just the thought of you
But every time I attempt to do so, merely the idea of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Causes me to halt before even starting.
Cause I've got you under my skin.
Because you are deeply ingrained within me.
And I like you under my skin.
And I enjoy having you so firmly a part of me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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