I Got a Kick Out of You
Jack Pleis and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Mere alcohol
Doesn't thrill me at all
So tell me why should it be true
That I get a kick out of you
Some get a kick from cocaine
I'm sure that if
It would bore me terrifically too
Yet I get a kick out of you
I get a kick every time I see you
Standing there before me
I get a kick though it's clear to see
You obviously don't adore me
Some get a kick in a plane
Flying too high
With some gal in the sky
Is my idea of nothing to do
But I get a kick out of you
I get a kickout of you
The opening verse of Jack Pleis and His Orchestra's song "I Got a Kick Out of You" sets the tone for the rest of the song by detailing the singer's disinterest in the usual vices that people use to find excitement in their lives. The singer doesn't get any thrill from drinking champagne or other alcohol, and they are confident that they wouldn't be moved by drug use either. Despite this, the singer finds themselves inexplicably drawn to the person they are addressing, which is where the "kick" comes from. The second verse continues to reinforce this theme of disinterest in traditional forms of excitement, as some people might get a "kick" out of flying or being with someone special, but for the singer, all their pleasure comes from just being in the presence of their beloved, even if that love is unrequited.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I get a kick out of you" several times, emphasizing how the singer has found a new form of excitement that is not based on vices or external experiences. Instead, this person has fallen in love with another and finds their company to be the most thrilling and invigorating thing in the world, despite the fact that their love is not reciprocated. Overall, the song uses the ironic contrast between traditional forms of pleasure seeking and the rush of falling in love to create a playful and catchy tune that has become a classic in the world of music.
Line by Line Meaning
I get no kick from champagne
Drinking champagne does not excite or satisfy me at all
Mere alcohol
Any type of alcohol
Doesn't thrill me at all
Does not excite or satisfy me in any way
So tell me why should it be true
I wonder why it is true that I do not enjoy alcohol but I get a thrill from you
That I get a kick out of you
That being around you excites and satisfies me, unlike alcohol
Some get a kick from cocaine
Some people find pleasure in using cocaine
I'm sure that if
I strongly believe that
I took even one sniff
If I were to try a tiny amount
It would bore me terrifically too
It would not provide any enjoyment or stimulation for me
Yet I get a kick out of you
But despite that, I still find being around you thrilling and satisfying
I get a kick every time I see you
I feel a rush of excitement every time I see you
Standing there before me
Being in front of me
I get a kick though it's clear to see
I still find excitement in being around you, even if it's obvious that you don't feel the same way about me
You obviously don't adore me
It's apparent that you do not have any strong feelings of love or fondness for me
Some get a kick in a plane
Some people find joy in flying on a plane
Flying too high
Flying at a high altitude
With some gal in the sky
With a woman also on the plane
Is my idea of nothing to do
I do not find this activity appealing or interesting
But I get a kick out of you
But being around you is always exciting and satisfying to me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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