Somebody Loves Me
Johnny Hodges & Wild Bill Davis Lyrics
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And when you smiled at me,
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
That it was love at sight and
I was right to love you as I do.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
When you are not around.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
For I'm so proud of you
It all seems too good to me to all be true
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I never knew what they could do.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
The lyrics to "Somebody Loves Me" by Johnny Hodges & Wild Bill Davis speak of a surprised and overwhelmed love. The singer recounts their first meeting, where they immediately felt a special connection with the other person. However, they never imagined that this person could feel the same way about them. As the relationship progresses, the singer continues to be amazed and grateful that this person loves them despite their own feelings of inadequacy. The singer describes the impact that this person has on their life, how their absence can make everything seem to go wrong, but their presence fills them with pride and happiness.
This song is a classic example of the Great American Songbook genre, representing the cultural shift in the 1920s and 30s where jazz, blues and swing music became increasingly popular. The lyrics were written by George Gershwin, with additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and the music was composed by George Gershwin. It was first performed in the musical "George White's Scandals of 1924" by Belle Baker and became an instant hit, with numerous celebrated artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan later recording their own versions.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday you came my way,
When you arrived yesterday, it changed everything.
And when you smiled at me,
Your smile made me feel something I never felt before.
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
I had a sudden, intense feeling in my heart.
That it was love at sight and
I fell in love with you immediately.
I was right to love you as I do.
My love for you is justified.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
But, I never thought you felt the same about me.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
Your beautiful blue eyes and your kisses have a special effect on me.
I never knew what they could do.
I never realized the power of your eyes and kisses until I met you.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
You are talking about me to everyone we know.
I'm on your mind each place we go
You are always thinking about me no matter where we are.
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
Others are surprised that you are in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I always believed you were too good for me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
It's hard for me to believe that you actually love me.
And after all is said and done,
Even with everything we experienced together,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I feel fortunate to be with you.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
When you're not around, everything seems dull and sad to me.
When you are not around.
Without you, I feel incomplete.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
Nothing seems to be going right when you're not around.
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
Having you by my side makes me feel proud.
For I'm so proud of you
I am proud to be with someone like you.
It all seems too good to me to all be true
Everything seems so perfect that it's hard to believe it's real.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
I still can't believe that you love me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CLARENCE GASKILL, JIMMY MC HUGH
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