JUST IN LOVE
Ethel Merman & Donald O'Connor Lyrics
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I smell blossoms and the trees are bare
All day long I seem to walk on air
I wonder why, I wonder why
I keep tossing in my sleep at night
And what's more I've lost my appetite
Stars that used to twinkle in the skies
You don't need analyzing
It is not so surprising
That you feel very strange but nice
Your heart goes pitter patter
I know just what's the matter
Because I've been there once or twice
Put your head on my shoulder
You need someone who's older
A rub down with a velvet glove
There is nothing you can take
To relieve that pleasant ache
You're not sick, you're just in love
I hear singing and there's no one there
You don't need analyzing, it is not so surprising
I smell blossoms and the trees are bare
That you feel very strange but nice
All day long I seem to walk on air
Your heart goes pitter patter, I know just what's the matter
I wonder why, I wonder why
Because I've been there once or twice
I keep tossing in my sleep at night
Put your head on my shoulder, you need someone who's older
And what's more I've lost my appetite
A rub down with a velvet glove
Stars that used to twinkle in the skies
There is nothing you can take
Are twinkling in my eyes
To relieve that pleasant ache
I wonder why
You're not sick you're just in love
The lyrics to Ethel Merman's song You're Just in Love I Wonder Why describe the feelings of being in love. The first verse talks about sensory experiences that seem out of place. The singer hears singing with no one around, smells blossoms with no visible tree and walks on air all day long. These experiences are unexpected and leave the singer wondering why they occur. The second verse talks about physical and emotional sensations, such as difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, and seeing stars in their eyes. The chorus suggests that these experiences are normal and not unusual for someone who is in love.
The third verse is addressed to the person who is experiencing these sensations. They are reassured that they do not need to over-analyze their feelings. The singer suggests that the person's heart is going "pitter patter" from the excitement of being in love. The chorus repeats the idea that these sensations are normal and something to enjoy. The final lines of the song suggest that the person can find comfort in having someone older they can rely on and that the singer has experienced these feelings themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear singing and there's no one there
I am experiencing joy and happiness, but I am not sure where it is coming from or if it is real.
I smell blossoms and the trees are bare
I am experiencing an awakening of my senses and emotions, but the world around me remains unchanged and lifeless.
All day long I seem to walk on air
I feel light and elated, as if I am walking on clouds, but cannot explain why.
I wonder why, I wonder why
I am puzzled by my emotions and sensations and cannot find a rational explanation.
I keep tossing in my sleep at night
My mind is preoccupied with thoughts and feelings, making it difficult for me to sleep peacefully.
And what's more I've lost my appetite
My emotional state has affected my physical health, causing a loss of appetite.
Stars that used to twinkle in the skies
Things that once seemed ordinary and unremarkable now appear bright and fascinating to me.
Are twinkling in my eyes, I wonder why
I am filled with wonder and amazement, and cannot comprehend why everything seems to sparkle.
You don't need analyzing
You don't need someone to explain your feelings or emotions to you.
It is not so surprising
It is completely normal and understandable to feel the way you do.
That you feel very strange but nice
Although it may be an unfamiliar experience, it is not unpleasant or uncomfortable.
Your heart goes pitter patter
You feel overwhelmed with emotions, particularly love and excitement.
I know just what's the matter
I understand exactly what you are feeling because I have experienced it myself.
Because I've been there once or twice
I have been in love before and can relate to your experience.
Put your head on my shoulder
I am here to comfort and support you.
You need someone who's older
You need someone with more life experience and wisdom to guide you through this.
A rub down with a velvet glove
You need gentle and delicate handling to soothe your emotional turmoil.
There is nothing you can take
There is no medicine or cure for the feeling of being in love.
To relieve that pleasant ache
Although it may be uncomfortable at times, the feeling of love is ultimately a pleasurable experience.
You're not sick, you're just in love
Your symptoms are not those of illness, but rather those of being in love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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@shelleywantiez7964
Donald O'Connor looks absolutely dreamy in those glasses. This movie musical should have gotten numerous awards. He and Ethel were adorable in this scene . They executed this song perfectly.
@cufflink44
I couldn't agree more!
@vilkomen
Wow. Didn't know that Donald had that great of a voice!!!!!! So sweet and warm and creamy.
@FuturesPast1
Thanks for posting this. When I was an infant my mother would rock me in her arms and sing this song to me. It's my earliest memory of her. I memorized the words. I thought she made this song up. I can't believe I found this. God I miss my mother.
@julietcunningham852
My parents used to sing this, with my mother also playing piano. I miss them, too.
@bixsingsthemusicoflife2047
Donald O'Connor was amazingly talented, he could have been a singing star, yet chose dancing and physical comedy as his favorites.
@nzarzecki
Totally could have been a heartthrob of the airwaves!
@shelleywantiez7964
@@nzarzecki
I believe he actually was. He had more leading ladies than The other two put together.
@dsmbear
This song is a perfect description of how I feel about a special someone right now!
@hollyvanvuren5779
Just love this.. plus the gowns she wears in this movie are gorgeous