My Funny Valentine
Marty Stevens And His Orchestra Lyrics

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Behold the way our fine feathered friend
His virtue doth parade
Thou knowest not, my dim-witted friend
The picture thou hast made
Thy vacant brow, and thy tousled hair
Conceal thy good intent
Thou noble upright truthful sincere
And slightly dopey gent, you are...

My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable, un-photographable
Yet, you're my favorite work of art

Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?

But, don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine, stay
Each day is Valentine's Day

Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?

But, don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me

Stay little valentine, stay
Each day is Valentine's Day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "My Funny Valentine" by Marty Stevens And His Orchestra is a testament to the beauty of individuality, regardless of how different one's appearance may be perceived according to societal standards. Throughout the song, the singer expresses his fondness for his Valentine, describing his physical appearance as "laughable" and "un-photographable," yet still admiring him for being a "noble upright truthful sincere and slightly dopey gent." Despite his unconventional appearance, the singer finds beauty in his Valentine's character and personality, rather than his looks alone.

The song also touches on the idea of loving someone just the way they are, without trying to change them to fit a certain mold or societal expectation. The singer pleads with his Valentine not to change himself, emphasizing the importance of staying exactly the way he is because he is perfect just the way he is.

Overall, "My Funny Valentine" celebrates the beauty of imperfections, individuality, and unconditional love.

Line by Line Meaning

Behold the way our fine feathered friend
Look at how our feathered friend proudly displays his virtues

His virtue doth parade
His virtues are shown off in the way he walks

Thou knowest not, my dim-witted friend
You don't realize, my not-so-bright friend

The picture thou hast made
The impression you give

Thy vacant brow, and thy tousled hair
Your empty expression and messy hair

Conceal thy good intent
Hide your true intentions

Thou noble upright truthful sincere
You are a noble and sincere person

And slightly dopey gent, you are...
But you can be a little clueless sometimes

My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine
You, my dear, are a funny and sweet-valued comic

You make me smile with my heart
You warm my heart and make me smile