My Kind Of Girl
Frank Sinatra and Basie Lyrics
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She talks like an angel talks,
And her hair has a kind of curl,
To my mind, she's my kind of girl.
She's wise like an angel's wise,
With eyes like an angel's eyes,
And a smile like a kind of pearl,
To my mind, she's my kind of girl.
That face just knocks me off my feet,
A pretty little feet,
She's really sweet enough to eat.
She looks like an angel looks,
She cooks like an angel cooks,
And my mind in a kind of whirl,
To my mind, she's my kind of girl.
(full instrumental interlude)
Hmmm, pretty little face,
That face just knocks me off my feet,
Pretty little feet,
She's really sweet enough to eat.
She looks like an angel looks,
And she cooks like an angel cooks,
And my mind in a kind of whirl,
To my mind, she's my kind of girl.
Yes, my poor heart's in a whirl,
She's just my kind, she's a girl.
And I'm glad.
The lyrics in the song My Kind Of Girl by Frank Sinatra and Basie describe a woman who is not only physically beautiful but also embodies the qualities of an angel, such as wisdom, kindness, and grace. The sensitivity of the lyrics is seen in Sinatra's admiration and appreciation for his "kind of girl." There is no mention of lust or physical attraction, rather it is the woman's character and personality that draws the singer to her. The lyrics describe how the woman's smile and hair attract the singer and how her cooking skills and wisdom continue to enchant him. The lyrics show how much he desires this woman because she possesses qualities that create a feeling of pureness and warmth within him.
Interestingly, the song was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, who were both known for composing music for stage and film musicals. The song was included in Sinatra and Basie's album It Might As Well Be Swing, which was released in 1964. The album features arrangements by Quincy Jones, who is known for his work with Michael Jackson, and has a blend of jazz and pop influences. It is an upbeat and playful song with a swing style that suits both Basie's and Sinatra's styles.
Line by Line Meaning
She walks like an angel walks,
Her gait is graceful and angelic.
She talks like an angel talks,
The way she speaks is kind, pure and good-natured.
And her hair has a kind of curl,
The curl in her hair signifies her natural beauty.
To my mind, she's my kind of girl.
In my opinion, she's the perfect girl for me.
She's wise like an angel's wise,
Her wisdom echoes that of an angel's.
With eyes like an angel's eyes,
Her gaze is innocent and captivating, just like that of an angel.
And a smile like a kind of pearl,
Her smile is a precious gem, gleaming and dazzling.
A pretty little face,
Her small and delicate features are nothing but gorgeousness.
That face just knocks me off my feet,
Her beauty is so overwhelming, that it has an intense effect on me.
A pretty little feet,
Her dainty feet are so charming and attractive.
She's really sweet enough to eat.
Her sweetness is so irresistible that it's tempting to taste it.
She looks like an angel looks,
Her appearance is heavenly and celestial.
She cooks like an angel cooks,
Her culinary skills are extraordinary, just like an angel's magic.
And my mind in a kind of whirl,
Her presence has me in a trance, lost and mind-boggled.
To my mind, she's my kind of girl.
To me she is my perfect match.
(full instrumental interlude)
The music speaks for itself; enjoying the moment of her presence.
Hmmm, pretty little face,
Her mesmerizing face is unforgettable.
That face just knocks me off my feet,
Once again, her beauty has an overwhelming effect on me.
Pretty little feet,
Her dainty feet are beautiful and enchanting.
She looks like an angel looks,
Again, her appearance mirrors that of an angel's.
And she cooks like an angel cooks,
Her culinary skills speak volumes of her magical personality.
And my mind in a kind of whirl,
Her magical aura has me in a trance once again.
To my mind, she's my kind of girl.
In the deepest corners of my mind, she remains my best choice.
Yes, my poor heart's in a whirl,
My heart is unsettled and overwhelmed by her charming self.
She's just my kind, she's a girl.
She perfectly fits the description of my ideal girl.
And I'm glad.
I'm happy to have found the perfect girl for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM BELL, BOOKER T. JR. JONES
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