She was the first American singer to record at Abbey Road Studios in England. Her fan base even included Asia and the Philippines. She had 7 top hits, including "Why Don't You Believe in Me?", "Your Cheating Heart," "Almost Always," and "Have You Heard?"
She married composer Tony Acquaviva in 1956. In 1964, she dropped out of the public eye to take care of him and did so until 1986, when Mr. Acquaviva passed away. She began to tour again in the 1990's. She was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
You Go to My Head
Joni James Lyrics
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And you linger like a haunting refrain
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
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 July's
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
Joni James's song "You Go to My Head" is a classic love song that describes how the person she's in love with occupies her mind. The title phrase "You go to my head" is a metaphor for how the person dominates her thoughts and emotions, like a haunting refrain that she can't shake. She can't stop thinking about this person, and she describes how they spin around in her brain like the bubbles in a glass of champagne.
The next few lines of the song describe how the person affects her physically, comparing them to a sip of sparkling burgundy brew and a kicker in a julep. She's describing the sensation of the person's presence, how they make her feel elevated and buzzed with excitement.
The lyrics then describe the emotional aspect of her attraction to this person. She knows that her feelings are unlikely to be reciprocated, but the thrill of the thought that they might give her a chance casts a spell over her. She tells herself to get a hold of herself, but she can't help but feel intoxicated by this person's smile and the way they look at her.
The final lines of the song sum up the intense effect this person has on her, comparing them to a summer with a thousand Julys and saying they intoxicate her soul with their eyes. She acknowledges that her heart doesn't stand a chance in this romantic situation, but she can't help that this person has captured her heart and mind.
Line by Line Meaning
You go to my head
You're constantly on my mind, occupying my thoughts and emotions.
And you linger like a haunting refrain
Your presence stays with me like a melody that lingers long after the music has stopped.
And I find you spinning round in my brain
Thoughts of you consume my mind, making it seem like you're physically spinning inside my head.
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
Your effect on me is effervescent, electrifying, and thrilling, like the bubbles that rise to the top of a glass of champagne.
Like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew
Just a taste of you leaves an intoxicating impression on me, like the first sip of a sparkling burgundy brew.
And I find the very mention of you
Even just hearing your name brings you to the forefront of my thoughts and feelings.
Like the kicker in a julep or two
You have the power to transform my entire being, like the refreshing kick from a julep cocktail.
The thrill of the thought
The excitement of the idea
That you might give a thought to my plea, cast a spell over me
The possibility that you might consider my request or desire- that thought alone is charming and addictive. It engulfs and influences me.
Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Despite being completely captivated by you, I remind myself to stay grounded and composed.
Can't you see that it never can be?
I know that we won't ever be together, as much as I want it to happen.
With a smile that makes my temperature rise
Your smile has an intense reaction on me, arousing every sense and part of me.
Like a summer with a thousand July's
Being in your presence feels like the perfect summer day multiplied by a thousand, overwhelming my senses.
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Your eyes are the catalyst of intoxicating emotions and sensations that overwhelm and distract me
Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Though I know deep down that I have next to no chance with you.
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
It feels like our relationship is unlikely, impossible even, and the fact that I'm so in love with you is irrational.
You go to my head
You don't just occupy my thoughts, you have an influence on every aspect of my existence.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: J Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie
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