Helmut Zacharias (January 27, 1920-February 28, 2002) was a German violinis… Read Full Bio ↴Helmut Zacharias (January 27, 1920-February 28, 2002) was a German violinist. He started having lessons at the age of 4. Being 6 he played at the cabaret Faun in Berlin and had his first radio broadcast five years later. In the 1950s he was considered to be one of the best jazz violinists of Europe. He played together with many other famous artists, including Yehudi Menuhin and had his own TV show from 1968 to 1973. He died in 2002 in Tessin, Switzerland.

Embraceable You
Helmut Zacharias Lyrics

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Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!

Just one look at you
My heart grew tipsy in me,
You and you alone
Bring out the gypsy in me!

I love all, the many charms about you!
Above all, I want my arms about you!

Don't be a naughty baby,

Come to papa, come to papa, do!
My sweet embraceable you!

Overall Meaning

In Helmut Zacharias's song "Embraceable You," the singer is expressing their desire to be held and embraced by the person they love. The lyrics "embrace me, my sweet embraceable you" and "embrace me, you irreplaceable you" suggest that this person is irreplaceable and the singer deeply craves their touch. The line "just one look at you, my heart grew tipsy in me" expresses the singer's infatuation with the person, even at the mere sight of them. The line "you and you alone bring out the gypsy in me" is an interesting one, as it suggests that this person allows the singer to feel free and adventurous, just like a gypsy.

The singer goes on to express their love for the person's many charms and their desire to have their arms around them. The final lines, "don't be a naughty baby, come to papa, come to papa, do" suggest a playful, flirtatious tone to the song, as if the singer is teasing and coaxing the person to come close to them.

Line by Line Meaning

Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Hold me tight, my irreplaceable love!

Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Please hold me, my only true love!

Just one look at you
Merely a glance at you

My heart grew tipsy in me,
It made me feel dizzy and in love.

You and you alone
Only you and nobody else

Bring out the gypsy in me!
Awaken the adventurous spirit in me.

I love all, the many charms about you!
I adore each and every attractive quality in you!

Above all, I want my arms about you!
Most of all, I desire to embrace you.

Don't be a naughty baby,
Please don't be stubborn or difficult,

Come to papa, come to papa, do!
Come to me, come to me, please!

My sweet embraceable you!
You are my dear, wonderful love!

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L., Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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