My Funny Valentine
Matt Damon % The Guy Barker International Quintet Lyrics
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You make me smile with my heart
You're looks are laughable, unphotographable
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
The song "My Funny Valentine" by Matt Damon & The Guy Barker International Quintet is a romantic ballad featuring the theme of pure, unadulterated love. The singer addresses their "funny" or "comic" valentine, referring to their beloved as the one who brings a smile to their heart. The singer talks about their valentine's physical appearance, which may not be conventionally attractive and yet remains the singer's favorite work of art. They ask their valentine if their figure is less than Greek, and if their mouth is weak, are they smart when they open it to speak. Despite any perceived faults, the singer implores their valentine not to change a hair for them and to simply stay as they are. The singer concludes by stating that each day is Valentine's Day, signifying the importance of love in their everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine
You are my amusing and humorous love interest, my charming companion.
You make me smile with my heart
Your love is overwhelming and fills my heart with joy.
You're looks are laughable, unphotographable
Your appearance is not conventionally attractive but uniquely captivating, and it cannot be captured in a photograph.
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Despite not fitting society's standard of beauty, you are my most cherished masterpiece.
Is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak?
Do you not possess society's ideal figure or have a voice that isn't powerful?
When you open it to speak, are you smart?
Do you possess intelligence and wit despite not having a good voice?
But don't change a hair for me, not if you care for me
I don't want you to change any part of yourself for me if you truly care about me.
Stay little valentine, stay
Please stay with me, my small but significant valentine throughout every day of the year.
Each day is Valentine's Day
Every day is as special as Valentine's Day with you as my love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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