Embraceable You
Jane Monheit Lyrics


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Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!

Just one look at you
My heart grew tipsy in me,
You and you alone
Bring out the gypsy in me!
I love all, the many charms about you!
Above all, I want my arms about you!

Don't be a naughty baby,




Come to papa, come to papa, do!
My sweet embraceable you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jane Monheit's "Embraceable You" are a sweet ode to a loved one, inviting an irresistible embrace. The opening lines, "Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you! Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!" set the romantic tone for the song, with the singer longing for the deep connection that comes with an embrace from their significant other. As the song progresses, the singer's infatuation with their love interest is clear, with lines like "Just one look at you, my heart grew tipsy in me" and "You and you alone, bring out the gypsy in me."


The bridge of the song, "I love all, the many charms about you! Above all, I want my arms about you!" further emphasizes the singer's desire for physical connection and affection. The final lines, "Don't be a naughty baby, come to papa, come to papa, do! My sweet embraceable you!" add a playful twist to the otherwise tender lyrics, suggesting a more lighthearted approach to the request for an embrace.


Overall, "Embraceable You" is a classic love song that beautifully captures the emotions of longing, infatuation, and desire for physical intimacy with a loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Hold me close, my darling, there's no one quite like you.


Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Hug me, my unique and precious one.


Just one look at you
The sight of you alone


My heart grew tipsy in me,
My heart started to race and feel dizzy


You and you alone
Only you


Bring out the gypsy in me!
Make me feel restless and wanderlust.


I love all, the many charms about you!
I adore every wonderful quality you possess.


Above all, I want my arms about you!
Most importantly, I desire to hold you closely.


Don't be a naughty baby,
Don't act mischievous or disobedient, my dear.


Come to papa, come to papa, do!
Come here to your father's embrace, please!


My sweet embraceable you!
You are my darling, the one I want to hold close always.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L., Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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