Jack Fulton was born on June 13th 1903 in Philipsburg, PA. He was a trombon… Read Full Bio ↴Jack Fulton was born on June 13th 1903 in Philipsburg, PA. He was a trombonist and vocalist with George Olsen before joining Paul Whiteman's Orchestra, where he remained from 1926-1935. In addition to playing trombone and singing, he composed music. "Wanted," "Until," "If You Are But a Dream," and "My Greatest Mistake" are among his 120 compositions.

Body & Soul
Jack Fulton Lyrics

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My heart is sad and lonely
For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul
I spend my days in longin'
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I'm all for you body and soul

I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have one more chance to prove, dear
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul

My life a wreck you're making

You know I'm yours for just the taking
I would gladly surrender myself to you body and soul

Overall Meaning

In Jack Fulton's "Body and Soul," the singer expresses their deep yearning and devotion to their lover. The opening lines introduce a sense of sorrow and loneliness that stems from their unrequited love. They continue to express their longing for their lover, emphasizing that they are the only one in their heart. However, despite their love and dedication, the singer's partner does not seem to reciprocate their feelings, which results in the singer spending their days in confusion and heartache.

The singer then asks their partner a thought-provoking question of why they do not see the love that they have for them. This is an indication that the singer is willing to do anything to be with their loved one, and their body and soul belong to the person they long for. The singer alludes to their belief that their partner is turning away from them, and their romance is coming to an end. They continue to plead for another chance to prove their love towards their lover. The final lines express the singer's willingness to surrender themselves entirely to their lover, even though they recognize that their life is a 'wreck' because of their unrequited love.

Line by Line Meaning

My heart is sad and lonely
I am in a melancholic state, my heart aches for you, my darling

For you I sigh, for you dear only
Only for you, my love, do I long and yearn endlessly

Why haven't you seen it
I am perplexed, why can't you see the intensity of my feelings towards you

I'm all for you body and soul
I am entirely devoted to you, my love, with my body and soul

I spend my days in longing
Every passing day, I am consumed with longing and yearning for your love

And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I am puzzled why you persist in neglecting, ignoring, and mistreating me

I tell you I mean it
I solemnly assure you, my beloved, that my love for you is sincere, genuine, and profound

I'm all for you body and soul
I am entirely yours, my love, with my entire being, my body, and soul

I can't believe it
It is hard to fathom that you would reject my love and affections

It's hard to conceive it
It is challenging for me to understand why you would not reciprocate my deep adoration

That you turn away romance
I am devastated that you reject love and affection, and turn away from me

Are you pretending
I cannot help but wonder if you are pretending not to love me back

It looks like the ending
It seems like this is the end of our love story, and there is no hope for us

Unless I could have one more chance to prove, dear
If I had one more opportunity, my love, I would do everything within my power to win your affections

My life a wreck you're making
Your rejection of my love is causing me immense emotional pain and anguish

You know I'm yours for just the taking
You are aware that I am fully devoted to you, and all you have to do is accept my love

I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I would joyfully give myself up to you entirely, with my body, spirit, and emotions

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Michael Barry, Phil Simpson

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