Cheek To Cheek
Keely Smith & Louis Prima Lyrics
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And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Heaven, I'm in heaven
And the cares that hung around me through the week
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
Oh I love to climb a mountain
And reach the highest peak
But it doesn't thrill (boot) me half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek
Oh I love to go out fishing
In a river or a creek
But I don't enjoy it half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek
(Come on and) Dance with me
I want my arm(s) about you
That (Those) charm(s) about you
Will carry me through
(Right up) To heaven, I'm in heaven
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing, out together dancing (swinging)
Out together dancing cheek to cheek
The song "Cheek to Cheek" sung by Keely Smith and Louis Prim is all about being in love and the joy that comes with spending time together. The opening line of the song "Heaven, I'm in heaven" sets the tone right away that the love they share is something indescribable, a feeling of completeness that is only found when the two are together. The melody of the song is smooth, emphasizing the gentleness of the love they share. The lyrics go on to say that the happiness they find is when they are dancing together. The act of dancing brings them closer together, and they are lost in their world, shutting out all the worries and cares of the world that they usually have to deal with.
The next stanza talks about how much they enjoy dancing together, and how it means more to them than doing anything else. The lyrics say that they both love hiking and fishing, but even those activities do not compare to the joy they feel when they are dancing together. They are inviting each other to dance, saying that they want to feel each other close and let the feeling carry them to heaven. No other activity makes them feel the way they do when they are dancing cheek to cheek.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the joy of love and the intimacy that comes with dancing. The eloquent lyrics perfectly captures the cherished moments shared between two people in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven, I'm in heaven
I am overcome with joy and happiness.
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
I am so happy that my heart is racing and I find it hard to speak.
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
I have finally found the happiness that I have been searching for.
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
When we are together and dancing in close proximity, I am filled with happiness.
And the cares that hung around me through the week
All the worries and stress that I had throughout the week disappear.
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
All my worries and stress vanish as quickly as a gambler's winning streak.
When we're out together dancing (swinging) cheek to cheek
When we are together and dancing in close proximity, I am filled with happiness.
Oh I love to climb a mountain
I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment when I reach the summit of a mountain.
And reach the highest peak
And I find great satisfaction in reaching the very top.
But it doesn't thrill (boot) me half as much
But this does not bring me nearly as much excitement or joy.
As dancing cheek to cheek
As being close to you and dancing in close proximity.
Oh I love to go out fishing
I enjoy the activity of fishing.
In a river or a creek
Near a water source, such as a river or creek.
But I don't enjoy it half as much
But this does not bring me nearly as much enjoyment.
As dancing cheek to cheek
As being close to you and dancing in close proximity.
(Come on and) Dance with me
I would love for you to dance with me.
I want my arm(s) about you
I want to have you close to me and embrace you.
That (Those) charm(s) about you
Your charming qualities make me incredibly happy.
Will carry me through
Your charm will make me incredibly happy.
(Right up) To heaven, I'm in heaven
I am so happy that it feels like I am in heaven.
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
I am overcome with emotion and my heart is racing.
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
I have finally found the happiness and joy that I have been looking for.
When we're out together dancing, out together dancing (swinging)
When we are together and dancing in close proximity, I am filled with happiness.
Out together dancing cheek to cheek
Being near you and dancing in close proximity brings me so much happiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSIC.INFO FINLAND OY
Written by: Irving Berlin
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Gwen Graham
Keely was the best musical partner for Louis.
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Love this couple!!! just discovered them.......
SHMUEL PAPIRNIKOV
GREAT JAZZ CLASSIC WRITTEN/COMPOSED BY-IRVING BERLIN.
John Torres
@flaboy2013 Yes, the Fred Astaire version is in The Green Mile.
flaboy2013
Is this song in the green mile? Just not by Louis Prima?
George Stavropoulos
kommatara!!!
Yosen B. Mamma
Is it me, or does Louis sound drunk here?
Larry Siner
Drunk
theleadshoes
To me he always sounds a little drunk.