Valerie
Johnny G Lyrics
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You're a vision from the night before
You make me shake and shiver you
Make me want you more and more
But when the sun goes down I need you around
When the sun's not about I can't do without
Valerie and what she does to me
Ten mills are not enough for me
Nerves tensing recompensing
Waiting for the one who can't be near
I wrote I asked I telephoned bout she won't appear
But when the sun goes down I need you around
When the sun's not about I can't do without
Valerie and what she does to me
Ten mills are not enough for me
I have a laugh I have a smoke
I begin to feel a little weaker
I have a drink I have a think
I've got to go out and seek her
Find her
The lyrics to Johnny G's song Valerie suggest that the singer is enamored with a woman named Valerie who he has only seen once before, as a vision from the night before. He becomes increasingly obsessed with her and desires her more and more with each passing moment. Despite his yearning for Valerie, when the sun goes down he is left feeling alone and needs her presence to feel complete. The lyrics suggest that he has attempted to reach out to her via writing, asking, and even telephoning, but she has not responded. The singer is left feeling tense and restless, unable to rest until he can find Valerie and be with her again.
The lyrics of the song depict a common theme of yearning for someone or something that is out of reach. The idea of the singer being unable to function properly without Valerie speaks to the all-consuming nature of infatuation and desire. The song's pared-down structure and repetitive lyrics create a hypnotic effect, reflecting the intense focus of the singer's thoughts on Valerie.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you in the morning
Every morning, I wake up remembering the person I spent the previous night with, and I still find them amazing.
You're a vision from the night before
The memory of our time together from the night before is still so vivid and strong in my mind.
You make me shake and shiver you, Make me want you more and more
Being with you makes me feel so alive and overwhelmed with strong emotions, I just can't get enough of you.
But when the sun goes down I need you around, When the sun's not about I can't do without Valerie and what she does to me
During the day, I crave your presence and feel incomplete without you. You have such a powerful influence on my life, I can't imagine my life without you.
Ten mills are not enough for me
Nothing can compare to you or replace the feelings you give me.
Nerves tensing recompensing, Waiting for the one who can't be near
I feel anxious and nervous when I am away from you and it's hard to wait for your presence again.
I wrote I asked I telephoned bout she won't appear
I tried to reach out to you, but you didn't respond, and it's hard to deal with the disappointment and rejection.
But when the sun goes down I need you around, When the sun's not about I can't do without Valerie and what she does to me
Even though I had no luck reaching you, I still long for your presence and the joy you bring into my life.
Ten mills are not enough for me
You are priceless, and no amount of money or worldly possessions can replace what you give me.
I have a laugh I have a smoke, I begin to feel a little weaker
Whenever I try to move on, I realize that nothing compares to you and I become sad and weak.
I have a drink I have a think, I've got to go out and seek her Find her
I try to distract myself, but I can't stop thinking about you and everything else seems pointless. I feel the need to actively search for you and try to make contact again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN ANDREW GOTTING
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