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Body And Soul
Johnny Hammond Lyrics
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For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul
I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
The lyrics of Johnny Hammond's "Body and Soul" manifest as a heartbroken plea to a lover who has left. The song is an embodiment of the unrequited love that the singer feels for the abandoner. They express their sadness and loneliness, as their heart aches for this person alone. There is a sense of an all-encompassing devotion and loyalty, which makes the singer puzzled as to why their lover has not seen it. They feel a sense of defeat as they spend their days longing and wondering why they are being wronged.
They tell their lover that they are all for them, not just in body but in soul. They cannot believe that their love is being turned away. The singer seeks to know whether their lover is pretending because it feels like this could be the end, but they hope for a chance to prove themselves. The song reeks of despair and defeat, with the singer confessing that their life is now in shambles, making it clear that they are ready and willing to surrender their body and soul entirely to this person.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
I'm feeling really down and unhappy.
For you I sigh, for you dear only
I can't stop thinking about you, you're the only one I want.
Why haven't you seen it
I can't understand why you haven't noticed my love for you.
I'm all for you body and soul
I'm completely devoted to you, in every possible way.
I spend my days in longing
Every day feels endless, because I'm always waiting for you.
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I don't understand why you're treating me this way, what did I do wrong?
I tell you I mean it
I want you to know that I'm serious about my feelings for you.
I'm all for you body and soul
Again, I'm completely devoted to you, in every possible way.
I can't believe it
I'm really surprised and shocked by your behavior.
It's hard to conceive it
It's difficult for me to even imagine why you would act this way.
That you'd turn away romance
It's crazy to me that you would reject my love and affection.
Are you pretending
I'm starting to wonder if you're not really being honest with me.
It looks like the ending
It seems like this is it, like we're not going to be together anymore.
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
I'm begging you to give me another opportunity to show you how much I care.
My life a wreck you're making
You're causing me so much pain and turmoil that it's affecting every aspect of my life.
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'm completely at your mercy, I'll do anything for you.
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
Once again, I'm completely devoted to you in every possible way, and I'm willing to do anything to be with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, PHIL SIMPSON
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