I've Got a Crush On You
Frank Sinatra/Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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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
When you came into view
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and night time give me sigh
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
The song "I've Got A Crush On You" by Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand is a beautiful love ballad about falling in love unexpectedly. The opening lines talk about how many women would like to capture the singer's attention, but it is the persistent suitor who finally wears down his resistance. The lyrics use the imagery of a confident Romeo, but Sinatra is still perplexed at how he won this special someone's heart.
The next set of lyrics is heartfelt, as Sinatra admits that it's not necessarily physical attractiveness that drew him to his crush, but instead, it was the feeling of his heart beating faster when she walked into his life. He sings in a tender way about his infatuation, using terms like "sweetie pie" to express how much he adores her. Even though he has fallen head over heels, the singer is still somewhat unsure if his feelings will be reciprocated, asking if she could "coo" and "care" for a simple life together in a shared home.
Overall, the song conveys the spirit of young love that overcomes common sense and takes hold of the heart. Through Sinatra's expressive singing and the use of outdoor imagery like cottages and carefree days, the song encourages listeners to embrace the feeling of love, even when it seems a little mushy.
Line by Line Meaning
How glad the many millions of Annabelles and Lillians
There are many women in the world who would be happy to have me as their partner.
Would be to capture me
Would be delighted to be in a relationship with me.
But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
However, you were persistent in pursuing me and managed to break down my initial resistance.
I fell and it was swell
I fell in love with you and it was a great feeling.
I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
I am the man of your dreams, your big, brave, and handsome knight in shining armor.
How I won you I shall never never know
I am not sure how I was able to win your heart.
It's not that you're attractive
It's not just that you are physically attractive that drew me towards you.
But, oh, my heart grew active
It was your presence that made my heart come alive and start beating faster.
When you came into view
When I saw you for the first time, I was smitten.
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
I have a strong liking or infatuation for you, my dear.
All the day and night time give me sigh
I find myself sighing and daydreaming about you all the time.
I never had the least notion that
I never expected or anticipated that
I could fall with so much emotion
I could develop such strong feelings for someone.
Could you coo, could you care?
Would you be willing to show me some affection and care for me?
For a cunning cottage we could share
We could live together in a small, charming cottage.
The world will pardon my mush
Others may think I am being too sentimental or sappy,
'Cause I have got a crush on you
But the truth is, I have a deep fondness for you that I cannot deny.
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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I've Got a Crush On You
Frank Sinatra
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and night-time give me sigh
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
@annies6631
My dad and I used to sing this together when I was a little girl. I miss you dad💜
@JD-mk9qp
This is memorable! Thank you for sharing this! May your father rest in peace.
@ceciliawithington7784
Me tocó miss you Daddy
@racinesemey9377
Me too girl! Miss my papa 😢
@viper1320
Respect, Love, Honour, Cherished Memories and Condolences
@MistyHazel
Me and my Dad did too, he passed away in 2019 😔 So sorry for your loss xxxx
@renatalimarzi
Impossible to sing better than this....
Two legends...
@michaelynedwards1043
Yes, indeed; my thoughts xactly Renata.
@renatalimarzi
@Michaelyn Edwards Thank you so much! Ciao!
@Bianca-hk3pz
Since I was little my dad and I would sing this driving around in his car 💕