Misty
Hot Swing Trio Lyrics
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I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud
I can't understand
I get misty, holding your hand
Walk my way
And a thousand violins begin to play
That music I hear
I get misty the moment you're near
You can say that you're leading me on
But it's just what I want you to do
Don't you realize how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm following you
On my own
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove
I get misty, and too much in love
I'm too misty, and too much in love
The Hot Swing Trio's "Misty" is a perfect depiction of the feelings of infatuation and helplessness that one feels when they are in love. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is overwhelmed and consumed by their love for another. The line "I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree" illustrates the vulnerability and powerlessness that comes with being in love. The singer is aware of their inability to comprehend the intensity of their emotions, describing the feeling as "clinging to a cloud". The idea of being lost in love is further reinforced through the line, "On my own, would I wander through this wonderland alone." The singer's sense of helplessness and confusion is contrasted with the sound of a thousand violins playing when the object of their affection walks their way.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant as it highlights the singer's emotions once again. The line "I get misty holding your hand" is a powerful metaphor which suggests the thick fog-like atmosphere that clouds one's judgement when they are in love. The singer's awe at the person's presence in their life is further illustrated through the line, "I get misty the moment you're near." The singer acknowledges that they may be being led on, but they do not mind it, as the feeling of being in love is too all-consuming.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
Pay attention to me
I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
I am powerless, like a kitten stuck in a tree
And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud
I feel like I am holding on to something intangible and unreal
I can't understand
I am confused
I get misty, holding your hand
I become emotional and my senses are impaired whenever I hold your hand
Walk my way
Come towards me
And a thousand violins begin to play
Whenever you are around, I feel like there is an entire orchestra playing in the background
Or it might be the sound of your hello
Even the simplest greeting from you has a big impact on me
That music I hear
The sound of your presence and voice is like music to my ears
I get misty the moment you're near
My emotions become overwhelming whenever you are close
You can say that you're leading me on
You can claim that you are deceiving me
But it's just what I want you to do
But I secretly desire for you to lead me on
Don't you realize how hopelessly I'm lost
You do not understand how deeply I have fallen for you
That's why I'm following you
That is why I am drawn to you and cannot resist your presence
On my own
If I were by myself
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
I would be lost in this beautiful place all alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left
I would be so disoriented that I would not even know direction
My hat from my glove
Even my belongings would be jumbled and confused
I get misty, and too much in love
I become overwhelmed with emotion and filled with love
I'm too misty, and too much in love
My attachment to you is so strong that I am lost in my own feelings
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ERROLL GARNER, JOHNNY BURKE
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