Little Things Mean a Lot
Joni James Lyrics


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Blow me a kiss from across the room
Say I look nice when I'm not
Touch my hair as you pass my chair
Little things mean a lot
Give me your arm as we cross the street
Call me at six on the dot
A line a day when you're far away
Little things mean a lot
Don't have to buy me diamonds and pearls
Champagne, sables and such
I never cared much for diamonds and pearls
But honestly honey, they just cost money
Give me your hand when I've lost the way
Give me your shoulder to cry on
Whether the day is bright or gray give me your heart to rely on
Send me the warmth of a secret smile
To show me you haven't forgot
Now and forever , that always and ever
Little things mean a lot

Blow me a kiss from across the room
Say I look nice when I'm not
Touch my hair as you pass my chair
Little things mean a lot
Give me your arm as we cross the street
Call me at six on the dot
A line a day when you're far away
Little things mean a lot
Don't have to buy me diamonds and pearls
Champagne, sables and such
I never cared much for diamonds and pearls
But honestly honey, they just cost money
Give me your hand when I've lost the way
Give me your shoulder to cry on
Whether the day is bright or gray give me your heart to rely on
Send me the warmth of a secret smile
To show me you haven't forgot




Now and forever , that always and ever
Little things mean a lot

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joni James's song "Little Things Mean a Lot" talks about how small gestures, when done with love and care, can mean a lot to someone. The first verse talks about blowing a kiss from across the room, complimenting someone even on a bad day. The second verse says even something as small as holding somebody's arm while crossing the street or calling them at the same time every day can have a big impact. The lyrics also talks about how little things can be meaningful even when separated by distance. It says that a simple gesture like writing a line a day can make all the difference.


Overall, the song is about how it's the small things that matter most in a relationship. It's not about grand gestures or expensive gifts but the little things that demonstrate thoughtfulness, appreciation, and affection. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the point that little things truly do mean a lot.


Line by Line Meaning

Blow me a kiss from across the room
Even the smallest gesture of love, like blowing a kiss from across the room, makes me feel loved and appreciated.


Say I look nice when I'm not
Complimenting me, even on my worst days, shows me you care about my feelings.


Touch my hair as you pass my chair
Simple physical touch, like a sweet caress, can make me feel comforted and cared for.


Little things mean a lot
Overall, it's the small gestures of love and kindness that really make me feel cherished and valued in a relationship.


Give me your arm as we cross the street
Something as simple as offering me your arm as we walk shows me that you prioritize my safety and well-being.


Call me at six on the dot
Making an effort to keep to a schedule, like calling me at the exact time you said you would, lets me know that I can rely on you to keep your promises and commitments.


A line a day when you're far away
Even when we're apart, sending me just a quick message or note every day shows me that you're thinking of me.


Don't have to buy me diamonds and pearls
Expensive gifts don't matter to me. I am content with simple gestures of love and affection.


Champagne, sables and such
Luxury items don't hold much value to me. I don't need lavish gifts to feel loved.


But honestly honey, they just cost money
In fact, it's the simple expressions of love that are truly priceless and meaningful to me.


Give me your hand when I've lost the way
When I feel lost or uncertain, simply holding your hand can give me the strength and support I need to continue.


Give me your shoulder to cry on
Sometimes I need a safe space where I can simply cry and release my emotions. Your shoulder is always that space for me.


Whether the day is bright or gray give me your heart to rely on
No matter what life throws at us, I know I can always count on you and your unwavering love and support to get through it.


Send me the warmth of a secret smile
Even though we may not be physically together all the time, just knowing that you're thinking of me and sending me a warm, secret smile makes me feel incredibly loved.


To show me you haven't forgot
These little gestures of love and kindness reassure me that you haven't forgotten about me, even when we're not together.


Now and forever , that always and ever
These small acts of love and kindness are what make our love strong and everlasting, now and forevermore.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL STUTZ, EDITH L CALISCH

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@francisalanwormald6328

THE FEMALE VOICE OF MY HI-SCHOOL YEARS 1950-54...AT 83 SHE STILL BRINGS ME CHILLS>>>>

@MrGStevie

Heard this version recently on a re-run of 'Call the midwife' - what a lovely song! I am 61 this year and still discovering unheard songs! Great! I agree with these comments: let's all go back to the sixties when life was good and decent. 2021: yuk!

@lanadale1479

An Original Beloved Talent...Perfection!

@Jerry-gu7yp

Hello Lana, how are you doing?

@angelinamendez2824

I just purchased this album at a record store. I may be 14 but I truly love the music from older generations. Her voice is beautiful ❤️

@amadobustamante5237

Joni James belonged to an era long gone when life was simple and uncomplicated , yet full of happiness and joy .
Joni James is a treasure that we have to unwrap every now and then to relive those sweet and pleasant memories and moments again .

@tonyrodriguez8990

It's like magic when I hear Joni James take me back to my wonder years.

@jamesgrace3702

Away from home Us Navy 1953 - 1957 loved this Womans songs,

@bobbybalderastheawesomedj3306

Rest in paradise Joni James

@jackhammer5409

Everyone in a relationship should Take advice from "Little Things Mean a Lot".Thank you, Joni .

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