Nancy
Jimmy Van Heusen Lyrics
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Gee, what a thrill each time I kiss her
Believe me I've got a case
On Nancy with the laughin' face
She takes the winter and makes it summer
Summer could take some lessons from her
Picture a tomboy in lace
That's Nancy with the laughin' face
Well, she'll give you the very same glow
When she speaks you would think it was singin'
Just hear her say "hello"
I swear to goodness you can't resist her
Sorry for you, she has no sister
No angel could replace
Nancy with the laughin' face
Keep Betty Grable, Lamour, and Turner
She makes my heart a charcoal burner
No angel could replace
My Nancy with the laughin' face
Jimmy Van Heusen’s song “Nancy with The Laughing Face” is a love song about a woman named Nancy who is adored by the singer. The lyrics convey how the singer feels when he is away from Nancy, and how much he looks forward to seeing her. The opening lines, “If I don't see her each day I miss her, Gee, what a thrill each time I kiss her,” captures how it feels to miss someone and then feel elated when you are finally able to see them again. Additionally, the singer describes Nancy as someone who brightens up their life, turning winter into summer, and thereby making everything seem brighter. Overall, the song is a tribute to the joy and happiness that Nancy brings into the singer’s life.
The lyrics of the song are quite evocative, and they help to highlight Van Heusen's expertise as a songwriter. The song contains several metaphors- for instance, Nancy is compared to summer, tomboy in lace and her voice likened to that of mission bells. These comparisons serve to elevate Nancy’s character and make her seem like an almost supernatural creature. Another interesting aspect of the song is the way it portrays the singer's love for Nancy. The singer is almost in awe of Nancy and portrays her as someone who is beyond reproach. This, in turn, serves to reinforce the sense of longing and desire that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
If I don't see her each day I miss her
I feel incomplete and longing when I cannot see Nancy every day
Gee, what a thrill each time I kiss her
Every time I kiss Nancy, it's an exhilarating moment
Believe me I've got a case
I am infatuated and in love with Nancy
On Nancy with the laughin' face
I'm singing about Nancy and her beautiful, joy-filled smile
She takes the winter and makes it summer
Nancy has the ability to bring warmth and happiness to even the coldest and darkest of times
Summer could take some lessons from her
Nancy is so amazing, even the season of summer could learn from her example
Picture a tomboy in lace
Nancy has a unique blend of being sporty and feminine at the same time
That's Nancy with the laughin' face
Again, I'm referring to Nancy's beautiful smile and joyful demeanor
Have you ever heard mission bells ringin'?
Have you experienced true happiness before?
Well, she'll give you the very same glow
If you spend time with Nancy, she can make you feel just as happy as hearing mission bells ringing
When she speaks you would think it was singin'
Nancy has such a lovely, melodious voice that listening to her speak feels like music to my ears
Just hear her say "hello"
Even a simple greeting from Nancy can brighten my day
I swear to goodness you can't resist her
Nancy is so charming and irresistible that it's impossible not to be drawn to her
Sorry for you, she has no sister
Unfortunately for those who aren't already with her, Nancy has no sisters or siblings to set them up with
No angel could replace
There is no one else like Nancy in the world, she is truly irreplaceable
My Nancy with the laughin' face
Again, I am singing the praises of Nancy and her beautiful smile
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, PHIL SILVERS
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'Nancy (With The Laughing Face)'
If I don't see her each day, I miss her
Gee what a thrill, each time I kiss her
Believe me, I've got a case
On Nancy, with the laughing face
She takes the winter and makes it summer
But summer could take some lessons from her
Picture a tomboy in lace
That's Nancy with the laughing face
Did you ever hear mission bells ringing
Well she'll give you the very same glow
When she speaks you would think it was singing
Just hear her say 'Hello'
I swear to goodness, you can't resist her
Sorry for you, she has no sister
No angel could replace
Nancy, with the laughing face
Keep Betty Grable, Lamour and Turner
She makes my heart a charcoal burner
It's heaven when I embrace
My Nancy, with the laughing face
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Nancy
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If I don't see her each day, I miss her
Gee, what a thrill each time I kiss her
Believe me, I've got a case
On Nancy with the laughin' face
She takes the winter and she makes it summer
And summer could take a few lessons from her
Picture a tomboy in lace
That's Nancy with the laughin' face
Did you ever heard mission bells ringin'?
Well, she'll give you the very same glow
When she speaks you would think it was singin'
Just hear her say hello
I swear to goodness you can't resist her
Sorry for you, she has no sister
No angel could replace
Nancy with the laughin' face
@thomasalvarez6456
Rip Tony Sirico, 6000 years left in heaven to stand on your head.
@JacquesMesrine94
....By the skin of his nuts...
@outlawcycler5085
He’s alright.. the spirit put him on hold
@MrJDB1989
That's nuttin in eternity times
@lydiapaul7707
Perfectly said
@jugoboss5710
Rest in Piece! This was Paulie‘s Song!
@TheLordEmperorBlkrse
What the fuck? Why is this his song?
@mobshah6250
I'm literally watching this episode right now!
@milosninkovic907
why the fuck is that his song!?
@dustin8479
Same 😂