You Go to My Head
Julie London Lyrics


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You go to my head 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
Like the kicker in a julep or two

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 Julys
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Julie London's song "You Go to My Head" are a beautiful expression of how someone can fill our thoughts and emotions to the point of intoxication. The singer compares her lover to a haunting refrain, a bubble in a glass of champagne, and a sip of sparkling Burgundy brew that consumes her mind and senses. The mere mention of him is like a kicker in a julep, stirring up the intoxicating feeling even more. The thrill of the possibility that he might return her love casts a spell over her, even though she knows deep down that it cannot be.


The song depicts a love that is all-consuming, and despite the singer's attempt to tell herself to get a hold of herself, she cannot resist the allure of her lover's smile, which makes her temperature rise like a summer with a thousand Julys. His eyes intoxicate her soul, even though she knows that her heart doesn't stand a chance in this crazy romance. The repetition of the line "You go to my head" emphasizes the power of his presence in her life, and how he has become an obsession that she cannot shake off.


In summary, "You Go to My Head" is a beautiful love song that portrays the overwhelming feeling of being in love with someone who may not feel the same way. The singer's words express a sense of helplessness and surrender to the power of her lover's presence, despite the impossibility of their love story.


Line by Line Meaning

You go to my head and you linger like a haunting refrain
You constantly occupy my thoughts and emotions, like a memorable tune that echoes in my mind.


And I find you spinning 'round in my brain
I keep thinking about you and cannot shake the feeling, as if my mind is swirling in circles.


Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
Your presence in my mind is as effervescent and intoxicating as the bubbles in a celebratory drink.


You go to my head like a sip of sparkling Burgundy brew
The mere thought of you excites and enlivens me, like a delicious and effervescent glass of wine.


And I find the very mention of you
Even just hearing your name can evoke strong emotions in me.


Like the kicker in a julep or two
Similar to the refreshing kick of mint in a refreshing cocktail, the thought of you adds a jolt of excitement to my day.


The thrill of the thought that you might give a thought to my plea
The excitement and possibility of you considering my desires produces a rush in me.


Cast a spell over me
Your allure and charm has captivated me in a powerful way.


Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Despite my intense feelings, I try to remind myself to remain level-headed and logical.


Can't you see that it never can be
I'm aware that our romance will never materialize, despite my feelings.


You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
Your smile elicits strong emotions and physical reactions in me, such as blushing or feeling hot.


Like a summer with a thousand Julys
Your presence in my life feels endless and infinite, like a long and hot summer filled with countless days.


You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Your gaze has a powerful and entrancing effect on me, affecting me at a deep, soulful level.


Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Despite my feelings, I'm aware that the chances of us being together are slim.


Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
My heart's desire to be with you is unrealistic and unlikely given the reality of the situation.


You go to my head
Overall, you have captured my mind and heart in a profound way that I cannot shake.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J.F. Coots, Haven Gillespie

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