I've Got a Crush On You
Ethel Merman Lyrics


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How glad the many millions of Annabelles and Lillians
Would be to capture me
But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
I fell and it was swell

I'm your 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 night-time give me sign
I never had the least notion that
I could fall with so much emotion

Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush on you

Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage
That we could share




The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you

Overall Meaning

Ethel Merman's "I've Got Rhythm" is a classic song that speaks about the feelings of romantic love. The song is sung by the main character, who expresses that while many other women may want to be with him, he fell in love with the person who pursued him relentlessly. The lyrics demonstrate the power that love can have over a person and how it can make them feel. The first verse especially highlights how the singer is surprised that they fell for their pursuer's advances despite not being particularly attracted to them initially. The following verses go on to express their love and desire for their pursuer.


One of the intriguing aspects of the song is the way it captures the uncertainty and unpredictability of love. The singer is almost bewildered by the fact that they have developed such strong feelings for their pursuer which they never anticipated. The song's chorus of "I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie" reinforces the idea of how love can be overwhelming and can take over a person's emotions.


Overall, the song is an excellent example of how music can capture powerful emotions and communicate them to an audience. The song's simple melody and catchy lyrics make it an enduring classic that has stood the test of time.


Line by Line Meaning

How glad the many millions of Annabelles and Lillians
Many women would love to be with me


Would be to capture me
Would like to have me as their man


But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
You pursued me until I gave in


I fell and it was swell
I fell in love with you and it was great


I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
I am your strong and attractive man


How I won you I shall never, never know
I am uncertain how I managed to obtain your love


It's not that you're attractive
Your looks are not what drew me to you


But, oh, my heart grew active
But I felt a strong connection with you


When you came into view
When I first saw you


I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
I have strong feelings of attraction towards you


All the day and night-time give me sign
Every moment of the day and night, I am reminded of you


I never had the least notion that
I never imagined that


I could fall with so much emotion
I could experience such strong feelings towards someone


Could you coo, could you care
Would you be willing to


For a cunning cottage we could share
Live with me in a small but charming house


The world will pardon my mush
Others may find it corny but


'Cause I have got a crush on you
Because I have strong feelings for you


Could you coo, could you care
Would you be willing to


For a cunning cottage
For a small and charming house


That we could share
That we would live in together


The world will pardon my mush
Others may find it corny but


'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you
Because I have strong feelings for you




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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