You Go to My Head
Lio Lyrics


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You go to my head
And you linger like a haunting refrain
And I find you spinning round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne

You go to my head
Like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew
And I find the very mention of you
Like the kicker in a julep or two

The thrill of the thought
That you might give a thought to my plea, cast a spell over me
Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Can't you see that it never can be?

You go to my head
With a smile that makes my temperature rise
Like a summer with a thousand July's
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes

Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance




You go to my head
You go to my head

Overall Meaning

In Lio's song "You Go to My Head," she sings about someone who has taken over her thoughts and feelings. The phrases "haunting refrain" and "spinning round in my brain" suggest that this person is all-consuming and even a bit overwhelming. She compares this feeling to the bubbles in a glass of champagne, which are effervescent and intoxicating.


The second verse continues with the comparison to alcohol, with the person being likened to a "sparkling burgundy brew" and the mere mention of their name being like a "kicker in a julep or two." The excitement and thrill of the possibility that this person might reciprocate her feelings casts a spell over her, making her feel intoxicated and out of control.


However, she also knows that this is an impossible situation and that her love for this person will likely not be requited. The lyrics "Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself / Can't you see that it never can be?" reveal her own awareness of the unlikelihood of a happy ending. But despite this, the person still has a hold on her heart and soul, with their smile making her "temperature rise" and their eyes intoxicating her.


Overall, the song depicts the complex and often difficult emotions that come with unrequited love. While the person may be all-consuming and intoxicating, the reality is that the relationship is likely not going anywhere, leading to a sense of sadness and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

You go to my head
You consume my thoughts and emotions in a way that is overwhelming.


And you linger like a haunting refrain
Your presence stays with me like a song that repeats in my mind.


And I find you spinning round in my brain
I cannot stop thinking about you, even when I try.


Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
Your existence is effervescent and intoxicating.


Like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew
You are as delicious and refined as a fine glass of wine.


And I find the very mention of you
Even just hearing your name brings me joy and excitement.


Like the kicker in a julep or two
You are the extra element that makes life more enjoyable, like a flavorful addition to a cocktail.


The thrill of the thought
The excitement and anticipation I feel when I imagine a possibility involving you.


That you might give a thought to my plea, cast a spell over me
The idea of you considering my request or idea fills me with desire and captivates me.


Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
I remind myself to be more rational and not get carried away with my emotions.


Can't you see that it never can be?
I acknowledge that our situation cannot be realized and that they do not share my feelings.


With a smile that makes my temperature rise
The sight of your smile can cause an intense physical reaction in me.


Like a summer with a thousand July's
Your presence fills me with warmth and happiness, like a never-ending summer.


You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Your gaze is mesmerizing and affects me deeply.


Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
I am aware that my feelings are one-sided and that you don't reciprocate them.


Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
It is unlikely that we will ever be together in a romantic way.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: J Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Alex peter

You go to my head
And you linger like a haunting refrain
And I find you spinning round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne

You go to my head
Like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew
And I find the very mention of you
Like the kicker in a julep or two

The thrill of the thought
That you might give a thought to my plea, cast a spell over me
Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Can't you see that it never can be?

You go to my head
With a smile that makes my temperature rise
Like a summer with a thousand July's
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes

Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
You go to my head
You go to my head



All comments from YouTube:

Alex peter

You go to my head
And you linger like a haunting refrain
And I find you spinning round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne

You go to my head
Like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew
And I find the very mention of you
Like the kicker in a julep or two

The thrill of the thought
That you might give a thought to my plea, cast a spell over me
Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Can't you see that it never can be?

You go to my head
With a smile that makes my temperature rise
Like a summer with a thousand July's
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes

Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
You go to my head
You go to my head

Sophie Rison

Thank you Peter for lyric 😘

Sophie

💟

JEAN-ERIC TATEÏA

Adorable LIO à ses débuts ,une bouffée de fraîcheur et de délicatesse dans ce monde de Brutes...WOAH ! Génialissime...

JEAN-ERIC TATEÏA

Pure délice de chanson ,à apprécier sans modération ,hier ,aujourd' hui et demain .LIO a été pendant une période musicale faste et trés éclectique (on évite de penser à la blague des "Inconnus" de TOURNEZ MENAGES ,s' il vous plaît même si elle est fendard.) un trésor national , un talent rare comme on en fait plus...

Charles787

Il en fallait du culot pour chanter du Billie Holliday mais cette version électronique et fraîchement interprétée par Lio est originale et délicieuse. Merci Lio...

Patrick Dyer

Heard this on radio luxembourg back in 1981 thanks to utube I finally found it

Arcangelo Carrera

La canzone più bella di tutto il lp,per me

Jeffrey Lyons

Luscious and lovely.

Alessandra Scotta'

Superbe Lio

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