I've Got a Crush On You
Linda Ronstadt/Nelson Riddle Orchestra Lyrics
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Of toms and dicks and Williams
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
It's not that you're attractive
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 so much emotion
Could you coo!
Could you care?
For a cunning cottage
We could share
The world will pardon my mush
Cuz 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
Cuz I have got a crush, my baby on you
The song "I've Got a Crush on You" is a classic love song that was written by George and Ira Gershwin. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, but the version by Linda Ronstadt and The Nelson Riddle Orchestra is one of the most popular. The song talks about falling in love with someone unexpected and it starts by talking about how happy other people would be if they could capture the singer's heart. However, the singer is surprised that it was the person who persisted and wore down her resistance who won her heart.
As the song progresses, the singer describes her new love interest as her brave and handsome Romeo, even though she doesn't find him attractive at first. However, when she sees him, her heart begins to race and she falls in love with him. She describes how she never thought she could feel such strong emotions for someone and ends by expressing her desire to coo and care for him and share a cottage with him.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to falling in love with someone unexpected and it captures the feeling of euphoria that comes with falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
How glad the many millions
There are many men who would be thrilled to win my affections
Of toms and dicks and Williams
This includes men of all kinds, with different names and backgrounds
Would be to capture me
If given the chance, they would try to win my heart
But you had such persistence
However, you were the one who never gave up
You wore down my resistance
You broke down my defenses against falling in love
I fell and it was swell
And when I finally did fall for you, it was wonderful
You're my big and brave and handsome Romeo
I see you as my hero, strong and attractive like the character Romeo
How I won you I will never, never know
I don't understand how I managed to win your heart
It's not that you're attractive
It's not just your looks that I fell in love with
But, oh my heart grew active
Rather, my heart became active and energized in your presence
When you came into view
Whenever I saw you
I've got a crush on you, sweetie-pie
I have a big, silly crush on you, my dear
All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
I can't stop thinking about you, and often sigh longing for you
I never had the least notion
I never could have imagined
That I could fall with so much emotion
That I could fall so deeply in love with someone
Could you coo!
Do you also feel the same way?
Could you care?
Do you care about me too?
For a cunning cottage
We could live together in a cute little house
We could share
We could share our lives together
The world will pardon my mush
Others may find my lovey-dovey behavior cheesy, but that's okay
Cuz I've got a crush, my baby on you
Because I can't help but have a crush on you, my beloved
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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