My Funny Valentine
Guy Barker & Matt Damon Lyrics
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You make me smile with my heart
You're looks are laughable, unphotographable
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak, are you smart?
But don't change a hair for me, not if you care for me
Stay little valentine, stay
Each day is Valentine's Day
The lyrics to Guy Barker & Matt Damon's song My Funny Valentine are a sweet tribute to a loved one. The opening lines, "My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine," set the tone of the song as playful and affectionate. The singer is obviously deeply enamored with this person, and they have the ability to make him/her smile from the heart.
The second verse is where the lyrics take a slightly unconventional turn. The subject's looks are described as "laughable, unphotographable," which may seem like unflattering critique. However, the following line, "yet you're my favorite work of art," shows that the singer finds beauty in the unique and unconventional. The next few lines ask if the subject's physical features are stereotypically "perfect," but they ultimately convey that none of that matters to the singer - they love this person just the way they are.
Finally, the song's message becomes clear in the last two lines, "But don't change a hair for me, not if you care for me. Stay little valentine, stay. Each day is Valentine's Day." The singer is clearly content with their partner's quirks and imperfections, and wants them to remain just as they are. The last line is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the love between these two people is strong enough to make every day feel like a special occasion.
Line by Line Meaning
My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine
My humorous and delightful sweetheart
You make me smile with my heart
Your presence fills me with joy and happiness
You're looks are laughable, unphotographable
Your appearance is not conventionally attractive and cannot be captured in images
Yet you're my favorite work of art
But to me, you are the most beautiful and cherished masterpiece
Is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak?
Are you not conventionally attractive or are there physical imperfections?
When you open it to speak, are you smart?
But your intellect and wit surpass any superficial flaw
But don't change a hair for me, not if you care for me
I love you for who you are, and I do not want you to change a thing
Stay little valentine, stay
Please stay in my life, my dear valentine
Each day is Valentine's Day
Every day I am grateful for the love and joy you bring into my life, and I will treat it as if it were Valentine's Day
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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