Can't Get Enough
Ethel and the Chordtones Lyrics
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I've settled revolutions in Spain
And the North Pole I have charted
Still I can't get started with you
On the golf course, I'm under par
Metro Goldwyn have asked me to star
I've got a house, a showplace
'Cause you're so supreme
Lyrics I write of you, I dream
Dream day and night of you
And I scheme just for the sight of you
Baby, what good does it do?
I've been consulted by Franklin D
Greta Garbo has had me to tea
Still I'm broken-hearted
'Cause I can't get started with you
In the song "Can't Get Enough" by Ethel and the Chordtones, the singer boasts about their achievements, including flying around the world in a plane, settling revolutions in Spain, and charting the North Pole. However, despite all of these accomplishments, they confess that they can't seem to get started with the person they love. The singer is so in awe of this person that they can't focus on anything else, not even their own successes. They dream of this person day and night and scheme just to catch a glimpse of them. Even being consulted by Franklin D. Roosevelt and having tea with Greta Garbo doesn't compare to the heartbreak of being unable to win the affection of their love interest.
The song captures the frustration of unrequited love, a universal theme that many people can relate to. It also highlights how love can consume a person's thoughts and distract them from everything else in their life, even their accomplishments. The use of hyperbole, such as settling revolutions and charting the North Pole, emphasizes just how all-consuming the singer's love is.
Line by Line Meaning
I've flown around the world in a plane
I have extensively traveled by air around the world.
I've settled revolutions in Spain
I have effectively resolved conflicts in Spain.
And the North Pole I have charted
I have explored, mapped and navigated the North Pole.
Still I can't get started with you
Despite my many impressive accomplishments, I cannot form a meaningful relationship with you.
On the golf course, I'm under par
I am skilled at playing golf and consistently score under par.
Metro Goldwyn have asked me to star
I have been approached by Metro Goldwyn to act in movies.
I've got a house, a showplace
My house is an impressive, well-designed residence.
Still I can't get no place with you
Despite having a lot to offer, I am not making progress in my pursuit of you.
'Cause you're so supreme
You are superior in every way.
Lyrics I write of you, I dream
I frequently think about you and write songs about you.
Dream day and night of you
I constantly dream about you both during the day and at night.
And I scheme just for the sight of you
I come up with plans just to see you in person.
Baby, what good does it do?
However, my efforts seem to be fruitless and I am left to question their value.
I've been consulted by Franklin D
I have been given advice by the former president Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Greta Garbo has had me to tea
The famous actress Greta Garbo has invited me over for tea.
Still I'm broken-hearted
Nevertheless, I am deeply saddened and upset.
'Cause I can't get started with you
Because I have not been able to build a relationship with you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, Vernon Duke
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