I've Got You Under My Skin
Frank Sinatra Dean Martin Lyrics


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I've got you under my skin
I've got you deep in the heart of me
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me
I've got you under my skin

I'd tried so not to give in
I said to myself this affair never will go so well
But why should I try to resist when baby, I know so well
I've got you under my skin

I'd sacrifice anything come what might for the sake of having you near
In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night and repeats
Repeats in my ear
Don't you know little fool
You never can win
Use your mentality, wake up to reality
But each time that I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
'Cause I've got you under my skin

I would sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of having you near
In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats how it yells in my ear
Don't you know, little fool
You never can win
Why not use your mentality
Step up, wake up to reality
But each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin




'Cause I've got you under my skin
Yes, I've got you under my skin

Overall Meaning

The song I've Got You Under My Skin is a classic love song that has been covered by various singers over the years, but it is Frank Sinatra's rendition that is arguably the most famous. The lyrics describe the intense feelings of the singer towards someone he loves, who he claims is "deep in the heart of me". Despite trying to resist the allure of this person, he admits that he has "got [them] under [his] skin" and that he would "sacrifice anything...For the sake of having [them] near".


Through the use of vivid imagery, the lyrics portray the singer's internal struggle between his heart and his mind. He acknowledges that he has heard a "warning voice that comes in the night" and tells himself to "use [his] mentality" and "wake up to reality". However, the thought of the person he loves is so powerful that he cannot help being consumed by them. This internal conflict is highlighted by the repetition of the phrase "Don't you know little fool, you never can win".


The song can be interpreted as a portrayal of the eternal struggle between emotion and rationality, with the singer ultimately giving in to his feelings. The lyrics capture the intensity and passion of romantic love and suggest that sometimes, it is impossible to resist.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got you under my skin
You are constantly on my mind, and your existence is now a fundamental part of me.


I've got you deep in the heart of me
Your presence is not just on the surface, but deep-rooted within my being.


So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me
You have become so ingrained within me that it's difficult to distinguish where you end and I begin.


I'd tried so not to give in
I tried not to let myself fall for you.


I said to myself this affair never will go so well
I tried to convince myself that our relationship would not work out.


But why should I try to resist when baby, I know so well
But why should I resist when I know that we have a strong connection.


I'd sacrifice anything come what might for the sake of having you near
I would give up anything for the chance to be close to you, no matter what the consequences may be.


In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night and repeats
Despite the voice in my head telling me otherwise, I still persist in pursuing you.


Repeats in my ear
The voice in my head repeatedly warns me about pursuing you.


Don't you know little fool
You should know better, don't be foolish.


You never can win
You cannot succeed in this relationship, it will only bring heartache.


Use your mentality, wake up to reality
Be logical and rational, and face the reality of the situation.


But each time that I do just the thought of you
But every time I try to be logical, thoughts of you cloud my judgement.


Makes me stop before I begin
I am unable to follow the logic and hold back, and I end up pursuing you again.


'Cause I've got you under my skin
The reason I keep coming back to you is because you have become such a significant part of me.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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