My Funny Valentine
Feinstein Michael Lyrics
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Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
But don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is valentines day
Is your figure less than Greek
Is your mouth a little weak
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
But don't you change one hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is valentines day
The lyrics of My Funny Valentine describe the singer’s affection for someone who is not conventionally attractive, but who nonetheless makes them feel happy and loved. The use of the phrase “funny valentine” suggests that the object of the singer’s affection is perhaps a bit quirky or unconventional, and not someone who fits the traditional mold of a romantic partner. Despite this, the singer finds themselves drawn to this person, and notes that their unique qualities, which may be seen as flaws by some, make them a beautiful work of art in their eyes.
The second half of the song includes a message of acceptance and unconditional love. The singer encourages their funny valentine not to change or try to be someone they’re not in order to please the singer. Instead, they urge their valentine to stay true to themselves, because that is what the singer loves about them. The song concludes with the idea that, for the singer, every day feels like Valentine’s Day when they are with this person.
Overall, the lyrics of My Funny Valentine celebrate the idea that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that true love is about accepting someone for who they are, flaws and all.
Line by Line Meaning
My funny valentine
My charming and unique love
Sweet comic valentine
My endearing love who brings joy and humor to my life
You make me smile with my heart
You fill my heart with so much happiness and love that I cannot help but smile
Your looks are laughable
Your physical appearance may be unconventional and amusing
Unphotographable
Your beauty is so unique and rare that it cannot be captured in a photograph
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Despite your unconventional looks, you are still the most beautiful and special person in my eyes
Is your figure less than Greek
Is your body not conventionally perfect according to society's standards?
Is your mouth a little weak
Do you struggle with speaking or expressing yourself?
When you open it to speak
Whenever you speak, do you feel uncertain or self-conscious?
Are you smart?
Are you intelligent and knowledgeable?
But don't change a hair for me
Do not alter anything about yourself just to please me
Not if you care for me
If you truly love me, you should be true to yourself
Stay little valentine stay
Please stay with me and continue to bring happiness and love to my life
Each day is valentines day
Every day spent with you is filled with love and romance, not just on Valentine's Day
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Very good. It takes a true artist to sing this difficult song well.
Albert Sword
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srich49
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marlys pulos
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