The Very Thought of You
J.J. Johnson & Robert Farnon And His Orchestra Lyrics
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The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
In "The Very Thought of You," J.J. Johnson & Robert Farnon And His Orchestra sing about the depth of their emotions for someone they love. The mere thought of this person is enough to make them forget about their daily obligations and fall into a dreamlike state. They compare the feeling to being a king, despite the fact that it may seem foolish to others. The lyrics go on to express the intense longing they feel for this person, and how time seems to slow down until they are together. They see the person's face in every flower, and their eyes in the stars above. For them, just the thought of this person is enough to fill them with love and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
The mere idea of you is so overwhelming that I lose focus and forget to attend to mundane tasks and responsibilities.
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
These are common tasks that are expected of individuals in society, yet in the presence of the beloved, they seem irrelevant and unimportant.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
The infatuation causes one to perceive life in a dreamlike or idealistic manner.
I'm happy as a king
The feeling of being enveloped in love is so enriching and fulfilling that it brings unparalleled joy and contentment, comparable to that of royalty.
And foolish though it may seem
To an outsider, the behavior seems irrational and illogical, but to the person in love, it is entirely justified.
To me that's everything
The love of the person is the most important thing in their life, giving them meaning and purpose.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
The mere thought or concept of the beloved elicits an intense yearning and desire for their presence.
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
Time seems to slow down and stretch out when the person is not with their beloved, making every moment feel agonizingly long and unbearable.
I see your face in every flower
The beloved is so ingrained in the consciousness of the person that they cannot help but perceive their presence in everything around them, even in nature.
Your eyes in stars above
Even the stars in the sky appear to reflect the eyes of the beloved, showcasing the extent of the person's infatuation.
It's just the thought of you
The simple idea of the beloved's existence is enough to provide comfort and solace to the person.
The very thought of you, my love
The person's love for their beloved is all-consuming and intense, informing every aspect of their thoughts and experiences.
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Written by: Ray Noble
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