You Go To My Head
John Kirby and His Orchestra Lyrics
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And I find you spinning 'round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
You go to my head like a sip of sparkling Burgundy brew
And I find the very mention of you
Like the kicker in a julep or two
The thrill of the thought that
You might give a thought to my plea
Cast a spell over me
Still, I say to myself
Get a hold of yourself
Can't you see that it never can be?
You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
Like a summer with a thousand Julies
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
You go to my head
You go to
my head and you linger like a haunting refrain" describes the feeling of being fixated on someone who has left a lasting impression on the singer's mind. The person is compared to a song that continuously plays in the singer's brain, leaving him feeling somewhat intoxicated and unable to focus on anything else. The simile "like the bubbles in a glass of champagne" helps to reinforce this idea of being lightheaded and unable to control one's thoughts or actions.
The second stanza further elaborates on the physical sensations and emotions that this person evokes in the singer. The comparison to "sparkling Burgundy brew" and "kicker in a julep" highlights the idea that this person is like a refreshment that adds excitement and pleasure to the singer's life. While the singer acknowledges that there is likely no real chance of a relationship with this person, he cannot help but be drawn to them.
The final stanza depicts the all-consuming effect that this person has on the singer. Regardless of the rational understanding that nothing can come of their infatuation, the person still has the power to elevate the singer's mood and leave him feeling intoxicated by their presence alone. Overall, the lyrics convey the idea of being deeply enamored with someone, despite the knowledge that things may never progress beyond a one-sided attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
You go to my head and you linger like a haunting refrain
Your presence in my mind is constant and haunting.
And I find you spinning 'round in my brain
Thoughts of you occupy my mind more than anything else.
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
Your image in my mind is effervescent and intoxicating.
You go to my head like a sip of sparkling Burgundy brew
Thinking of you is like the sensation of drinking a fine wine.
And I find the very mention of you
Even hearing your name can bring up strong emotions for me.
Like the kicker in a julep or two
You're like the key ingredient that makes a drink so much better.
The thrill of the thought that you might give a thought to my plea
The possibility of you noticing me brings excitement and anticipation.
Cast a spell over me
Your presence in my thoughts has a powerful and hypnotic effect on me.
Still, I say to myself
Despite my feelings for you, I try to rationalize and control them.
Get a hold of yourself
I try to maintain my composure and not get too carried away with my emotions.
Can't you see that it never can be?
I realize that our relationship can never be more than what it is now.
You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
Your smile has a mesmerizing effect on me and causes a physical reaction.
Like a summer with a thousand Julies
Your presence is like a perfect summer day with endless possibilities.
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Your eyes have a powerful effect on me, almost like a drug.
Though I'm certain that this heart of mine hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
I know that our relationship can never progress to anything more than what it is now.
You go to my head
You are constantly on my mind and have an overwhelming effect on me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J.F. Coots, Haven Gillespie
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@ustwoalberts
who is the lovely singer ? and indeed , who are the musicians in the rest of the band. We jazzanoraks need to know these things