I've Got My Eyes on You
Jackie Gleason & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I've got you deep in the heart of me
So deep in my heart, that you're really a part of me
I've got you under my skin
I've tried so not to give in
I've said to myself this affair never will go so well
But why should I try to resist, when baby will I know so well
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of having you near
In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear
Don't you know you fool, you never can win
Use your mentality, wake up to reality
But each time I do, just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
'Cause I've got you under my skin
The lyrics of "I've Got You Under My Skin" by Jackie Gleason and His Orchestra express the singer's intense attraction to someone who is deeply ingrained in their being. The singer cannot resist this person, despite attempts to resist the attraction. The repetition of "under my skin" reinforces this idea of being fully consumed by this person. The singer's inner voice warns them against following their heart, but their desire for the person overrides their logic.
The song expresses the powerful emotions that come with being infatuated with someone. The feeling of having someone "under your skin" is powerful and all-consuming, and the lyrics capture this intensity. The repetition of the phrase "under my skin" also creates a sense of obsession and fixation. The song suggests that sometimes, love can be irrational and overpowering, and that we may have to sacrifice reason and logic to follow our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got you under my skin
You are deeply ingrained in my thoughts and emotions
I've got you deep in the heart of me
Your presence has penetrated my soul
So deep in my heart, that you're really a part of me
You have become an integral aspect of my being
I've tried so not to give in
I have attempted to resist the allure of your presence
I've said to myself this affair never will go so well
I have cautioned myself that this relationship is futile
But why should I try to resist, when baby will I know so well
Despite my reservations, I cannot help but surrender to my feelings for you
That I've got you under my skin
You have a firm hold on my emotions
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
I would give up everything to keep you close
For the sake of having you near
The mere presence of your company is worth any cost
In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night
Despite the advice of my conscience that arrives in moments of doubt
And repeats, repeats in my ear
And echoes incessantly within my mind
Don't you know you fool, you never can win
You are foolish to believe this relationship will prevail
Use your mentality, wake up to reality
Rely on reason to accept the truth
But each time I do, just the thought of you
However, every time I do, the mere idea of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Prevents me from acting on rationality
'Cause I've got you under my skin
Because your presence is pervasive in my thoughts and emotions
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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