Michael Bublé’s introduction to the music of the swing era came to him through his grandfather, who filled his grandson’s ears with the sounds of The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and others. As Bublé eagerly absorbed the recordings, he began to realize that he wanted to be a singer and that this style of music, virtually foreign to his own generation, was what he wanted to perform.
With his grandfather’s assistance, Bublé soon learned a whole catalog of tunes and gained experience and exposure by singing as a guest with several local bands. While still in his teen years, he won the Canadian Youth Talent Search, released several independent albums, and performed in a musical review titled Swing that traveled across the U.S. It wasn’t long before Bublé was introduced to Grammy-winning producer David Foster during a famous Canadian wedding of Brian Mulroney’s daughter Caroline Mulroney. He later signed his first major recording contract with Reprise Records after that encounter.
The two Canadians began work on a debut album that would incorporate Bublé’s aptitude for pop standards into songs that spanned several decades. His self-titled debut disc was released in early 2003, and featured jazzy takes on old standards like “Fever” and “The Way You Look Tonight” as well as newer classics like “Moondance” and “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”.
He finished off 2003 with an EP of holiday material, Let It Snow, and began 2004 with the live CD/DVD set Come Fly With Me. In 2005, It’s Time was a number one hit in Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia, and made the top ten of both the UK and US. Later that year he released the live album Caught in the Act. More recently, Michael received a 2010 Grammy Award for 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' for 'Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden.
My Funny Valentine
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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Sweet, comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek?
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
Each day is Valentine's Day
In Michael Bublé's song My Funny Valentine, the singer expresses his admiration for his unique and unconventional partner. He refers to his Valentine as sweet and comic, someone who brings a smile to his heart. The imagery of the lyrics is striking. Bublé describes his valentine's looks as laughable and unphotographable, yet to him, the person is the most beautiful work of art. He asks if his valentine's figure is less than Greek, is their mouth a little weak, and are they smart when they open their mouth to speak. Bublé also reassures his partner, asking them not to change anything about themselves because he cares for them just the way they are.
Line by Line Meaning
My funny valentine
This is his unique and quirky sweetheart
Sweet, comic valentine
She is hilarious and charming and knows how to make him feel good
You make me smile with my heart
When he thinks of her, he feels happy and overwhelmed with joy
Your looks are laughable
She may not be conventionally beautiful, but she has a quirky appearance and he loves it
Unphotographable
She is so unique that no picture can truly capture her essence
Yet you're my favorite work of art
She may not be conventionally beautiful, but he sees her as a masterpiece and cherishes her
Is your figure less than Greek?
He is wondering if she is not thin and curvaceous, like a stereotypical Greek statue
Is your mouth a little weak?
He is asking if her words are not forceful and passionate
When you open it to speak
He is curious about how she communicates
Are you smart?
He is wondering if she is intelligent and deep-thinking
But don't change a hair for me
He wants her to stay true to herself and not change anything about her appearance or personality just to please him
Not if you care for me
He is saying that if she truly loves him, she won't feel pressure to change herself and will stay true to who she is
Stay, little valentine
He wants her to stay by his side always, as a constant source of happiness in his life
Stay
He repeats his plea for her to stay with him
Each day is Valentine's Day
He loves her so much that every day feels like Valentine's Day when he is with her
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Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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Lyrics:
My Funny Valentine Lyrics
My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you're my favourite 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 valentines 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 you change one hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is valentines day
@samantharoque3021
(Lyrics):
My funny Valentine
Sweet, comic Valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your 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
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
Each day is Valentine's Day
@geebee1514
And let's not forget the band/orchestra..they did an amazing job too. I can hear every instrument. So clear, so crisp, simply S'wonderful.
And I've always listened to the song but never delved into the meaning of the song... never actually thought about what the lyrics meant. I gained a whole new respect for this song..because of Michael❤
@katharynfenzl5406
I know I really want just the background music because its a work of art in its self
@claranadine1086
As a violinist, i really appreciate someone else appreciating the orchestra/band :)
@adustblowerinthedesert8828
The music is good, yes, but I still prefer more minimalist renditions of the background music, like shet baker. My main issue with this cover of the song puts too much emphasis on the music, and the words. This is a very melancholic piece that sounds best when sung softly, with soft and gentle background music. He did astounding when it came to vocal work, yes, but I feel he didn't capture the essence of the song in and of itself as due to the show-offy-ness of the vocals. Great for a talent show? Yes. Good if you want to grab the hearts of listeners? Not so much.
This is my opinion, and it should not be stated as fact.
@xy_77
The reason why you hear every instrument is because of a sound engineer that worked on this record. It's not because of the orchestra. :)
@calico_shard1153
just saw him live yesterday play this, Michael AND his band were astounding !
@brunocat7858
This song is literally me when my heart and actions are utterly unclouded. They are all those of Justice
@zohira1505
Who shot Johnny?
@RebeccaBane
And another one of his songs sounding like a James Bond theme song. Can they please hire him to sing for Bond 25?!!!!
@Sylwinka1991
Yes! I was thinking the same thing when I heard the intro.