My Funny Valentine
Kenny Rogers Lyrics


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My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet youre my favourite work of art

Is your figure less than greek
Is your mouth a little weak
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?

But dont change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is valentines day

Is your figure less than greek
Is your mouth a little weak
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?

But dont you change one hair for me
Not if you care for me




Stay little valentine stay
Each day is valentines day

Overall Meaning

The song "My Funny Valentine," originally from the 1937 musical Babes in Arms, has been covered by numerous artists over the years, but Kenny Rogers's rendition brings a unique and soulful interpretation to the piece. The lyrics are a tribute to the quirks and imperfections that make a person unique, and the message is that even though someone may not fit the traditional mold of beauty or intelligence, they can still be loved and appreciated for who they are.


The first verse sets up the contrast between the singer's heart and the humorous appearance of the "funny valentine," who is "sweet" and "comic" but also "laughable" and "unphotographable." The second verse questions whether the "valentine" is conventionally beautiful or smart, but the singer ultimately decides that these traits don't matter as long as the valentine doesn't change for the sake of pleasing others. The final line, "each day is valentine's day," reinforces the idea that love and acceptance should be given freely and repeatedly, rather than just on a designated holiday.


Line by Line Meaning

My funny valentine
My amusingly odd Valentine


Sweet comic valentine
Lovely and amusing Valentine


You make me smile with my heart
You make me happy with your sincere love


Your looks are laughable
Your appearance is amusing


Unphotographable
Cannot be captured in a photograph


Yet youre my favourite work of art
But you are my favorite masterpiece


Is your figure less than greek
Is your body not perfect like a Greek sculpture?


Is your mouth a little weak
Is your speech not very strong?


When you open it to speak
When you start talking


Are you smart?
Are you intelligent?


But dont change a hair for me
But don't change anything about yourself for me


Not if you care for me
If you love me, don't change


Stay little valentine stay
Stay with me forever, my beloved


Each day is valentines day
Everyday feels like Valentine's Day with you




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Comments from YouTube:

grooverunner

RIP, Mr. Rogers has given the world (and will continue to give) that special joy, the gift of music.

Marvin Goodman

Kenny Rogers---SINGER----he started out with these "oldies" and branched out and could sing ANY style with the best of them. An awesome performer with many mega hits in solo and duet with many of his "friends." He will be missed by all music lovers around the world BUT his music will be around forever... R.I.P. "Mr Music Man."

dana putera

Romantic lullaby...

ildibildi53

Thank you & I wish you happy Valentines day. :-)))))

Hellen Bosire

Happy Valentine's day