His musical career spanned from the 1920's to the 1970's. The height of his glory came in the 1950's-1960's when he along with singer and then wife, Keely Smith and Sam Butera and the Witnesses were the hottest lounge entertainers in Las Vegas. He was the composer of "Sing,sing,sing" which Benny Goodman recorded and turned into an instant classic.
You're Just In Love
Louis Prima And Keely Smith Lyrics
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I smell blossoms and the trees are bare
All night long I'm walking on air
I wonder why, I wonder why
I keep tossing in my sleep at night
And I've lost my appetite
Stars that used to twinkle in the skies
I wonder why, I wonder why, why, why
(You don't need analyzing)
(It is not so surprising)
(That you feel very strange but nice)
(Your heart goes pitter patter)
(I know just what's the matter)
(Because I've been there once or twice)
(Put your head on my shoulder)
(You need someone who's older)
(A rub down with a velvet glove)
(There is nothing you can take)
(To relieve that pleasant ache)
(You're not sick, you're just in love)
I keep tossing in my sleep at night
And I've lost my appetite
Stars that used to twinkle in the skies
Now twinkle in my eyes, that twinkle in the sky
That twinkle in the eye, that twinkle in the sky
That twinkle in the eye, that twinkle in the sky
I wonder why, why, why
Louis Prima and Keely Smith's song "You're Just In Love" is a classic love song that perfectly captures the strange sensation people experience when they fall in love. The opening lines "I hear singing, and there's no one there, I smell blossoms and the trees are bare, all day long I seem to walk on air, I wonder why, I wonder why" paint a vivid picture of the feeling of being in love. The empty singing and the bare trees signal that things are out of order, but the feeling of walking on air cannot be denied.
The singer then acknowledges that falling in love can be strange, but it's not surprising. The heart beating faster and the feeling of contentment are called out ("your heart goes pitter-patter, I know just what's the matter...") and the singer offers comforting words ("put your head on my shoulder, you need someone who's older") and reassures the listener that there's no need to be concerned about feeling unwell, because "there is nothing you can take, to relieve that pleasant ache, you're not sick, you're just in love."
Line by Line Meaning
I hear singing and there's no one there
I'm hearing things that aren't actually there, a sign of my infatuation
I smell blossoms and the trees are bare
I'm experiencing sensory changes that don't match the season or reality
All day long I seem to walk on air
I feel light and carefree, as if I'm walking on clouds
I wonder why, I wonder why
I'm perplexed and curious about what's happening to me
I keep tossing in my sleep at night
My emotions are affecting my physical well-being, causing restless nights
And what's more I've lost my appetite
My love is distracting me from basic needs like hunger
Stars that used to twinkle in the skies
Even the constellations look different and more beautiful to me
Are twinkling in my eyes, I wonder why
I'm seeing things in a new light, and I don't understand it
You don't need analyzing
There's no need to overthink what's happening to you
It is not so surprising
These feelings are common and natural
That you feel very strange but nice
You're experiencing unusual but pleasant sensations
Your heart goes pitter patter
Your heart is beating rapidly and excitedly
I know just what's the matter
I understand exactly what you're going through
Because I've been there once or twice
I have experience with this kind of infatuation
Put your head on my shoulder
Lean on me for support and comfort
You need someone who's older
You need someone with more life experience to guide you
A rub down with a velvet glove
You need gentle care and handling, like a precious object
There is nothing you can take
There's no pill or remedy that can cure love
To relieve that pleasant ache
You'll just have to endure the sweet pain of love
You're not sick, you're just in love
Your symptoms may seem strange, but they're perfectly normal for someone in love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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