Whispering
Mary Ford Lyrics
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Gorgeous and dressed in blue
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
I know it drives you crazy
When I pretend you don't exist
When I'd like to lean in close
And run my hands against your lips
Still I sense there's a rapport
So whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
I know you see me see you
As you see me walk on past
When there's nothing more I'd like to do
Then come in close and hear you laugh
Though we haven't even spoken
Still I sense there's a rapport
So whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Yea whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Hmm whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
The song "Whispering" by Mary Ford is a love song about two people who are drawn to each other but are hesitant to make the first move. The singer begins by acknowledging the person she is interested in, but also trying to play it cool by saying she is not looking directly at them. She describes the person as gorgeous and dressed in blue, indicating that she has taken notice of their appearance. The singer then reveals that she likes to pretend the person doesn't exist to avoid showing her true feelings, but deep down she wants to be close to them.
Despite the fact that the two haven't even spoken, the singer feels there is a certain rapport between them, and she wants to take the first step by asking for their number. She promises to call the person at home if they whisper their number to her. This shows that the singer is willing to take a risk and make a move, but she is still being cautious by wanting the person to initiate the interaction.
The lyrics of this song evoke a sense of yearning and romantic tension, capturing the feeling of being attracted to someone but not knowing how to approach them. The singer's voice is soft and seductive, creating an intimate atmosphere that draws the listener into the story of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
I'm aware of your presence, but I'm making an attempt to avoid eye contact with you.
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
You look stunning and are dressed in blue attire.
I know it drives you crazy
I believe my behavior is causing you to feel frustrated or upset.
When I pretend you don't exist
My choice to act as if you are not present is a deliberate one.
When I'd like to lean in close
I have a desire to move closer to you physically.
And run my hands against your lips
I envision touching your mouth with my hands.
Though we haven't even spoken
We have not yet had a conversation or verbal interaction.
Still I sense there's a rapport
Despite not having talked, I feel that there is a connection or familiarity between us.
So whisper me your number
I am requesting that you discreetly convey your phone number to me.
I'll call you up at home
I intend to call you at your place of residence.
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Again, I am making an effort to avoid direct eye contact with you.
I know you see me see you
I'm aware that you know I'm observing you.
As you see me walk on past
You notice me pass by without stopping or speaking.
When there's nothing more I'd like to do
I have an unfulfilled desire to do something else, such as interact with you.
Then come in close and hear you laugh
If the opportunity presents itself, I'd like to move closer to you and appreciate the sound of your laughter.
Hmm whisper me your number
I am once again asking you to discreetly give me your phone number.
I'll call you up at home
My intention is to contact you at your place of residence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DICK COBURN, RICHARD COBURN, VINCENT ROSE, JOHN SCHONBERGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jimirsaysbuddy
TOO FRIGGIN COOOOOOOOL. Les was so far ahead of his time. He presented a paper in the early fifties to the society of recording engineers and described a medium of recording, in the future, that would use light and non-contact . Can you say CD??. What a genius. I met and spoke to him in 2003 and he was clearly a 25 year old kid in an 80's somrthing body. What a gem he was.
Ken Sauer
This MUSIC takes me back to when music was MUSIC! Les Paul and Mary Ford were two of my favorites! When I listen to them here, I'm totally nostalgic!!
John Updike
Music would not have gotten past Rosemary Clooney and Guy Lombardo without Les Paul's genius.
TheTmny876able
this is 70 years old and i have never heard a guitar played like this by anyone to this date !, amazing.
1947musiclover
Never get tired of listening to Les and Mary since I first heard them as a little girl in the 50s! Thank you for posting this!
TTexas2
One of my Les Paul favorites.
Thanks for posting
OldDogNewTrick
We didn't have much back in '51, but we had damn good music. Like this.
Steve Gross
How COOL even TODAY!!
ira lee Martin jr.
That’s is no lie we had music and artists. Can you imagine getting in time with first part.
syncrolecyne
This sounds at least 15 years ahead of its time.