Body & Soul
Gayle Charles Lyrics


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My heart is sad and lonely
For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul

I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I'm all for you body and soul

I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear

My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul

My life a wreck you're making




You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gayle Charles's song "Body & Soul" express the feeling of deep love and yearning for someone who seems to be unaware of the singer's feelings. The singer's heart is heavy with loneliness and they cannot help but long for this person. The phrase "for you I sigh, for you dear only" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotions and the fact that their love is only for this one person. The singer wonders why the person cannot see their love and devotion, and the repetition of the phrase "I'm all for you body and soul" emphasizes the complete commitment and surrender of the singer's heart and body to this person.


The second verse of the song intensifies the feelings of longing and confusion, with the singer questioning why they are being wronged and feeling like their life is a wreck because of the unrequited love. The line "are you pretending, it looks like the ending" suggests the possibility that the person may be pretending to not notice the singer's love, and also hints at the idea that the relationship may be coming to an end. However, the singer still holds onto hope for a chance to prove their love and devotion, emphasizing the idea of true and genuine love.


Overall, "Body & Soul" is a beautiful and emotional expression of unrequited love and surrender.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart is sad and lonely
I am feeling dejected and alone


For you I sigh, for you dear only
I long for you and no one else


Why haven't you seen it
I wonder why you haven't noticed my love for you


I'm all for you body and soul
I am fully committed to you emotionally and physically


I spend my days in longing
My days are filled with yearning and desire for you


And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I can't understand why you are hurting me in this way


I tell you I mean it
I am sincere in my feelings for you


I'm all for you body and soul
I am fully committed to you emotionally and physically


I can't believe it
It's hard for me to accept


It's hard to conceive it
It's difficult to imagine


That you'd turn away romance
I am surprised that you would reject my affection


Are you pretending
I question whether you are being sincere or not


It looks like the ending
It seems like our relationship is coming to an end


Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
I am hoping for another opportunity to show you my love


My life a wreck you're making
You are causing chaos and pain in my life


You know I'm yours for just the taking
I am yours to have and to hold


I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I would willingly give myself over to you emotionally and physically


My life a wreck you're making
You are causing chaos and pain in my life


You know I'm yours for the very taking
I am yours to have and to hold


I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I would willingly give myself over to you emotionally and physically




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, PHIL SIMPSON

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