My Funny Valentine
Horn Shirley Lyrics
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You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable, un-photographable
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
But, don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine, stay
Each day is Valentine's Day
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
"My Funny Valentine" is a classic love song that has been covered by numerous artists over the years. The song's lyrics describe someone who is not traditionally attractive, but their inner qualities and personality make them beautiful in the eyes of the singer. The song expresses the idea that true love sees beyond surface-level appearances and values a person for who they are on the inside.
The lyrics start with the line "My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine," which suggests that the subject of the song is not someone the singer typically considers a romantic partner. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer finds the subject to be attractive in their own unique way. The line "Your looks are laughable, un-photographable, yet you're my favorite work of art" suggests that the subject's physical appearance may not meet conventional standards of beauty, but the singer still finds them captivating.
Line by Line Meaning
My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine
This person is not conventionally attractive, but they make me happy and bring joy to my life
You make me smile with my heart
Being around this person fills me with happiness and warmth
Your looks are laughable, un-photographable
This person's appearance may not fit traditional beauty standards, but to me, they are unique and special
Yet, you're my favorite work of art
This person is not just beautiful on the outside, but on the inside as well. They are my favorite person to be around
Is your figure less than Greek?
Do you have flaws that society views as unattractive, like not having a perfectly sculpted body?
Is your mouth a little weak?
Is your voice not traditionally pleasing, or do you struggle with speaking?
When you open it to speak
When you talk to me and share your thoughts and feelings
Are you smart?
Are you intelligent and capable of having engaging conversations?
But, don't change a hair for me
I love you just the way you are, and would never want you to change for my sake
Not if you care for me
Changing who you are to please me would be a sign that you don't truly care about me as a person
Stay little valentine, stay
I hope you'll always be a part of my life, bringing me joy and happiness
Each day is Valentine's Day
I don't need a special holiday to show my love and appreciation for you - every day is special when I'm with you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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