Nancy
Frank Sinatra with Harry James and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Gee, what a thrill each time I kiss her
Believe me, I've got a case
On Nancy with the laughin' face
She takes the winter and she makes it summer
And summer could take a few lessons from her
Picture a tomboy in lace
That's Nancy with the laughin' face
Well, she'll give you the very same glow
When she speaks you would think it was singin'
Just hear her say hello
I swear to goodness you can't resist her
Sorry for you, she has no sister
No angel could replace
Nancy with the laughin' face
Dear Frank Sinatra,
The lyrics to your song "Nancy with the Laughing Face," as performed with Harry James and His Orchestra, are truly heartwarming. The love you clearly have for Nancy is evident in each line. You express how much you miss her when you don't see her each day and how thrilled you feel each time you kiss her. Your love for her seems to be all-consuming, as you say you "got a case" on her.
In the next verse, you paint a beautiful picture of Nancy's personality. You say that she takes the winter and makes it summer, and that summer could take a few lessons from her. You describe her as a tomboy in lace, which creates an image of a strong, independent woman with a soft and feminine side. You seem to be truly enraptured by her.
Finally, you describe how Nancy's voice and mere presence can light up a room. You say that when she speaks, it sounds like singing, and that her hello is irresistible. You express your love for her once more, saying that no angel could replace her.
Overall, "Nancy with the Laughing Face" is a beautiful tribute to the love you have for Nancy.
Line by Line Meaning
If I don't see her each day, I miss her
My love for Nancy is so strong that if I go a day without seeing her, I feel like something is missing in my life.
Gee, what a thrill each time I kiss her
Every time I kiss Nancy, I feel a rush of excitement and joy that I never want to end.
Believe me, I've got a case
I am deeply infatuated with Nancy, to the point of having a strong emotional attachment to her.
On Nancy with the laughin' face
I am specifically referring to Nancy when I talk about my infatuation, because her laughter is one of the qualities that I find most endearing about her.
She takes the winter and she makes it summer
Nancy has a way of bringing warmth and happiness to my life, even in the coldest, darkest times.
And summer could take a few lessons from her
Nancy's ability to bring light and positivity to the world around her is so strong that even the summer season could learn a thing or two from her.
Picture a tomboy in lace
Nancy is not your typical lady; she is playful and spirited, yet she also exudes a certain grace and elegance.
That's Nancy with the laughin' face
Again, I am referencing Nancy specifically and her infectious laughter as one of her most attractive qualities.
Did you ever heard mission bells ringin'?
The sound of Nancy's voice is so beautiful that it gives me the same sense of awe and wonder that I would feel upon hearing mission bells ringing.
Well, she'll give you the very same glow
When Nancy speaks, her words have a way of making you feel warm and happy inside, like you're radiating with a special glow.
When she speaks you would think it was singin'
Nancy's voice has a musical quality to it, as if she is singing every word she says with joy and enthusiasm.
Just hear her say hello
Even the simple act of Nancy saying hello to me fills me with happiness and love.
I swear to goodness you can't resist her
Nancy's magnetism and charm is so strong that it is impossible not to be drawn to her and feel deeply connected to her.
Sorry for you, she has no sister
Unfortunately for any other suitors out there, Nancy is one-of-a-kind, and there is no other woman out there who can compare to her.
No angel could replace
Nancy is like an angel in my life, and nobody else could ever take her place or bring me the same kind of love and joy that she does.
Nancy with the laughin' face
Once again, I am declaring my unwavering love and devotion to Nancy, and her beautiful, happy, laughing face.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, PHIL SILVERS
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