I've Got a Crush On You
Linda Ronstadt with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra Lyrics
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Would be to capture me
But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
I fell and it was swell
I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I shall never never know
It's not that you're attractive
When you came into view
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and night time give 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
'Cause I have got a crush on you
Could you coo, could you care?
For a cunning cottage
That we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you
When Linda Ronstadt collaborated with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra on "I've Got A Crush On You", they created a classic love song that tells the story of two people falling in love. The song starts off by acknowledging how many women would love to capture the attention of the singer, but it was the persistence of the person they are singing to that won their heart. Despite not understanding how they won their affection, the singer affectionately refers to their significant other as their "big and brave and handsome Romeo". The songwriters cleverly use the words "active" and "view" to express the heart-racing feeling they experience whenever they see their crush. The chorus repeats the phrase "I've got a crush on you sweetie pie" and is filled with longing and the realization that they never knew they could fall in love so deeply.
The song's romantic lyrics are accompanied by a lush orchestral arrangement that elevates the song to a whole new level of refinement. Riddle's musical arrangement showcases the talents of the many instrumentalists he works with. One interesting thing about the song is that it swings back and forth between a slow ballad and a more upbeat tempo. This shifting musical mood perfectly mirrors the emotional highs and lows of falling in love. Another interesting fact about the song is that it has been covered by many artists over the years, including Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, and Michael Bublé. The song has stood the test of time and remains a beloved American standard.
Line by Line Meaning
How glad the many millions of Annabelles and Lillians
There are many women who would be thrilled if I gave them attention.
Would be to capture me
These women desire my attention and affection.
But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
You were persistent in your pursuit of me and eventually broke down my defenses.
I fell and it was swell
I fell for you and it was a wonderful feeling.
I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
I am here to sweep you off your feet as a brave and attractive partner.
How I won you I shall never never know
I am not sure how I managed to win you over.
It's not that you're attractive
Your physical attractiveness is not the sole reason I am attracted to you.
But, oh, my heart grew active
Instead, it was my heart that stirred and became active in response to you.
When you came into view
Upon seeing you, my feelings were immediately intensified.
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
I am deeply infatuated with you, my dear.
All the day and night time give me sigh
I daydream about you constantly, even in the dead of night.
I never had the least notion that
I never anticipated that I could fall for someone so deeply, especially not you.
I could fall with so much emotion
My feelings for you are incredibly intense and sincere.
Could you coo, could you care?
Would you be interested in building a home together and starting a life with me?
For a cunning cottage we could share
A small and cozy home that we could share together.
The world will pardon my mush
I don't care what others think, because my feelings for you are sincere and heartfelt.
'Cause I have got a crush on you
It is because I am deeply infatuated with you, my dear.
Could you coo, could you care?
Would you be interested in building a home together and starting a life with me?
For a cunning cottage
To share a small and cozy home together.
That we could share
Together we could make a happy and loving home.
The world will pardon my mush
I am not ashamed of my feelings and don't care what others think.
'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you
Because I am deeply infatuated with you, my dear love.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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