Body And Soul
Louis Armstrong & His Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra 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
Louis Armstrong's rendition of "Body and Soul" is a poignant reflection on love and heartbreak. The song opens with the singer expressing his sadness and loneliness, revealing that he has deep feelings for a special someone. He longs for their attention and affirms that he is all for them - body and soul. It becomes evident that the singer is heartbroken as he spends his days wondering why his love is not reciprocated. He questions whether his love interest is pretending or if their romance has reached its end. He desperately desires just one more chance to prove his love.
Throughout the song, the lyrics highlight the depth of the singer's emotions through his honesty and vulnerability. They show how devastating unrequited love can be and how it can result in a wrecked life. The singer's willingness to surrender himself to his love interest, body and soul, illustrates his complete devotion.
Overall, the lyrics of "Body and Soul" capture the pain and emotions that come with unrequited love. It's a heartfelt plea for a chance to prove love to the one who has captured the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
I feel very unhappy and alone without you
For you I sigh, for you dear only
I long and yearn for you, and only you
Why haven't you seen it
Why haven't you realized my feelings for you
I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely devoted to you, with my entire being
I spend my days in longing
I am constantly yearning and missing you
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I am confused as to why you are treating me poorly
I tell you I mean it
I am sincere about my feelings for you
I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely devoted to you, with my entire being
I can't believe it
I am in disbelief about the situation
It's hard to conceive it
It is difficult for me to comprehend what is happening
That you'd turn away romance
That you would reject or avoid any romantic involvement
Are you pretending
Are you faking or acting as if you don't care
It looks like the ending
It seems like this is the end of our relationship
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
Unless I am given the opportunity to show you how much I care
My life a wreck you're making
You are causing chaos and turmoil in my life
You know I'm yours for just the taking
You know I am willing to give myself to you completely
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I am willing and eager to give all of myself to you
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Michael Barry, Phil Simpson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maisabrito9726
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone, baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong, baby
And you'll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
It's gone away from me
The thrill is gone, baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Although, I'll still live on
But so lonely I'll be
The thrill is gone
It's gone away for good
All the thrill is gone
Baby, it's gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be open-armed baby
Just like I know, I know I should
You know, I'm free, free now, baby
I'm free from your spell
Oh, free, free, free now, baby
I'm free from your spell
And now that it's all over
All that I can do is wish you well
@fredbloggs8369
Here's a great tale about a great man. I met BB King in an airport lounge when I was about eight (thirty+ yrs ago now!) in Sydney, Aus. He just rocked up to the viewing window while I was waiting for my aunt's plane to land. He must have been awaiting his baggage or something. Any rate, he just started chatting to me and he asked me if I played any instruments. I told him I had just started playing guitar. He got really excited, and told me he played "a bit" himself and said I should listen to and learn the blues above all else. I'll always remember, he told me where he was from, in the USA, the blues was the "start of it all". Then he gave me a plectrum and said it was a special plectrum just for blues players. About that point, I recall my dad coming up and he just started chatting with my dad, who of course recognised him. They had a good yarn, we all took a photo together (which my parents still have in an album somewhere) and then he very politely took his leave and wished us well. Such a humble man. Dad told me all about him on the way home and I immediately started learning about the blues and never looked back. Over the years, I would go on to watch him perform live several times though we never met in person again. RIP big man.
@SinisterAnimationS
" They had a good yarn, we all took a photo together " bruuuuuuuh thats nuts
@fredbloggs8369
@@SinisterAnimationS I know huh? I remember it was really quiet at the airport at the time because there was a major pilots' strike going on. There were only a few flights all day. I think that's why he was able to move around freely without media in his face etc. His whole crew was milling around and they were supporting U2, so I also saw Bono walk past. I didn't recognise BB at the time, but geez he was nice to me and I get the feeling he enjoyed being anonymous for a change. I can't tell you much of what he and dad talked about (the memory has faded a bit) but I remember dad was super impressed with how "laid back" and friendly BB was and it felt like they chatted for a good ten-fifteen minutes. And we didn't even approach him - he approached me. What a legend!
@mariannehupalo4191
@@fredbloggs8369 What a wonderful story and experience. My son was backstage at the Blues Festival in Byron Bay some few years ago and he became aware of and nodded to a man standing next to him also watching performers from the edge of stage. It was BB King. He listened with him and said 'They make a good sound'... my son was so chuffed to have a few words with this fantastic man. RIP BB
@ethandawson9588
That’s a great story! What better inspiration to start playing the blues
@dmwcany
Now that, was truly an amazing story and tribute. Thank you!!!
@soulpaua2097
When I was 21 years old I took out a credit card and travelled from New Zealand to the States just to see BB. I'll never regret the 5 years it took to pay off, & I'll never forget being fortunate enough to meet my hero. Thank you.
@liteazwell1913
Sometimes, ya just gotta. Well done and money well spent.
@Milothetank215
That's an amazing story to tell
@jeevanpillay
fucking legend!