Body & Soul
Larry Adler Lyrics
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For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul
I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
Larry Adler's rendition of "Body and Soul" is a hauntingly beautiful interpretation of the 1930's jazz standard. The song is a poignant plea from a lovelorn heart, played with tender melancholy on the harmonica. The lyrics tell the story of someone who is deeply in love with another person who does not reciprocate their feelings. The singer longs for the person they love, desiring only them, heart and soul.
The lyrics express the singer's sadness and longing, as they wonder why the person they love does not see the depth of their feelings. The singer's heart is broken by the rejection, and they confront their beloved with the truth of their feelings, asking for one more chance to prove their love. The song is a powerful meditation on the pain of unrequited love and the deep longing for connection and intimacy.
Overall, Larry Adler's version of "Body and Soul" is a masterful example of musical storytelling, capturing the emotional richness of the lyrics with expert precision. The harmonica playing is soulful and expressive, conveying the heart-wrenching emotions of the song with beauty and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
My emotions are troubled and I feel isolated
For you I sigh, for you dear only
I deeply crave your attention and affection, and no one else's
Why haven't you seen it
I wonder why you haven't noticed my feelings towards you
I'm all for you body and soul
I dedicate myself to you physically and emotionally
I spend my days in longing
My days consist of wanting and yearning for you
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I can't understand why you're treating me poorly
I tell you I mean it
I'm being sincere when I say that I truly love you
I'm all for you body and soul
I dedicate myself to you physically and emotionally
I can't believe it
It's hard for me to accept what's happening
It's hard to conceive it
I find it difficult to imagine that you could reject me
That you'd turn away romance
I'm shocked that you're not interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with me
Are you pretending
I wonder if you're just acting like you're not interested
It looks like the ending
It seems like our relationship is coming to a close
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
Unless you give me another chance to show you how much I truly care
My life a wreck you're making
You are causing turmoil and chaos in my life
You know I'm yours for just the taking
You have my heart and I am willing to give it to you completely
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I am willing to give you everything I have, both physically and emotionally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, PHIL SIMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
matonguitar
This is my favourite Django solo of all time. Yes, "Sublissime!!"
SELMER B.Action
Django was so above all the musicians (however excellents) who play with him that his solos always seem too short...
Bikinbest
All three the best in their field!
Philip Vitale
Heard this for the first time this morning on American Jazz with Dick Golden on Sirius XM and Dick didn't mention that Larry Adler was the harmonicaist. So good. I was enchanted.
il tramonto siciliano
que genio!!
bob boscarato
In dreamland; absolutely beautiful!
Ginny Morin
Wow! Beautiful!
C. Blomhert
With Larry Adler on the top with the Hot Club!
Paul Ostroff
Lovely inspired playing.TY bibi1944 for sharing.
Doume Leffi
Sublissime !