I've Got a Crush On You
Linda Ronstadt/Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Of Timothy's and William's
Would be, to capture me
But you had such persistence
You wore down my resistance
I fell, and it was swell
You're my big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I shall never, never know
But oh, my heart grew active
When you came into view
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
I never had the least notion
That I could fall with such emotion
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
The song "I've Got A Crush On You" by Linda Ronstadt and The Nelson Riddle Orchestra is a classic love song that speaks about falling head over heels for someone who may not be conventionally attractive but has captured the singer's heart nonetheless. The lyrics express how glad the many millions of other suitors would be to capture the singer's affections, but it was the persistence of the person in question that ultimately won her over. The singer describes her love interest as her "big and brave and handsome Romeo," despite not understanding how she won him over. She also muses how her heart grew active upon seeing him, indicating that this person awakened a deep and powerful emotion within her.
As the song progresses, the singer openly declares her crush on her lover, calling him "sweetie pie" and sighing over him both day and night. She admits that she never thought she would fall for someone like him, but she has been truly swept off her feet. The song ends with the singer asking if her lover could "coo" and "care" for a "cunning cottage" that they could share together, clearly dreaming of a romantic future with this person. Although the world may judge her for her love-struck emotions, the singer declares that she cannot help having a crush on the person who has captured her heart.
Line by Line Meaning
How glad the many millions
I am aware of my desirability and that many people would love to be with me.
Of Timothy's and William's
I am using specific names to represent the multitude of people who would want to be with me.
Would be, to capture me
These people would feel lucky to be in a relationship with me.
But you had such persistence
However, despite my popularity, you stood out because of your persistence.
You wore down my resistance
You managed to break down the walls I had put up to protect myself.
I fell, and it was swell
I found myself falling for you and it was a great feeling.
You're my big and brave and handsome Romeo
You are the hero of my story and I view you as strong, brave, and attractive.
How I won you I shall never, never know
I am not sure how I managed to attract someone like you.
It's not that you're attractive
I am acknowledging that looks are not the only reason why I like you.
But oh, my heart grew active
Instead, my emotions have been activated and I feel strongly towards you.
When you came into view
You caught my attention and I became interested in you when I first saw you.
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
I have developed strong feelings of admiration for you, my love.
All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
I cannot stop thinking about you, even during the day and nighttime, which causes me to sigh in longing.
I never had the least notion
I never expected to have such strong and intense feelings for someone.
That I could fall with such emotion
But my emotions have truly taken over me and I have fallen deeply in love with you.
Could you coo, could you care
I am asking if you would be interested in being in a loving relationship with me.
For a cunning cottage we could share
I am talking about the possibility of us living together in a small and cozy cottage.
The world will pardon my mush
I am acknowledging that my feelings for you may be seen as overly romantic or sentimental, but I am not ashamed of them.
'Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
The reason for my mushy feelings is because I have a huge crush on you, my love.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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