Michael Feinstein (born September 7, 1956) is an American singer, a pianist… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Feinstein (born September 7, 1956) is an American singer, a pianist, music revivalist, and an interpreter of, and anthropologist and archivist for, the repertoire known as the Great American Songbook. The Library of Congress elected him to the National Sound Recording Advisory Board, an organization dedicated to safeguarding America’s musical heritage.

How About You
Michael Feinstein Lyrics

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When a girl meets boy
Life can be a joy
But the note they end on
Will depend on
Little pleasures they will share
So let us compare

I like New York in June, how about you?

I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
How about you?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
Holding hands at the movie show,
When all the lights are low
May not be new, but I like it,
How about you?

I like Jack Benny's jokes.
To a degree.
I love the common folks.
That includes me.
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
How about you?
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I can see we're in harmony,
Looks like we both agree

On what to do,
And I like it, how about you?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Feinstein's song How About You express the joy of two people who are falling in love and discovering the little pleasures of life that they share. The song begins by stating that life can be a joy when a girl meets a boy, but the note they end on will depend on the little pleasures they enjoy together. The singer then proceeds to list various things that they enjoy, including New York in June, Gershwin tunes, fireside during a storm, potato chips, moonlight, and motor trips. The singer also likes good books and admires the looks of former President Franklin Roosevelt. They enjoy holding hands in the movie show when the lights are low, even though it may not be a new experience.

The second verse of the song continues with more things that the singer likes, such as Jack Benny's jokes, window shopping on 5th Avenue, and banana splits. They also dream of fame, wanting to see their name next to their partner's. The singer concludes by saying that they are both in harmony and agree on what to do. The song ends on a happy note, with the singer liking it and asking their partner how about you?

Overall, the song How About You is a celebration of the small pleasures of life that are shared by people who are falling in love. The lyrics are light-hearted and joyful, expressing appreciation for both the traditional and the more modern experiences that couples can share together.

Line by Line Meaning

When a girl meets boy
A joyous moment in life when two people meet each other

Life can be a joy
Life can be exhilarating with someone special in it

But the note they end on
The outcome of this relationship depends on the little things they share

Will depend on
Is controlled by

Little pleasures they will share
Simple joys that bring happiness to their lives

So let us compare
Let us see if our preferences align

I like New York in June, how about you?
I find New York charming in the month of June, do you feel the same way too?

I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?
I love the music of Gershwin, do you share my taste in music?

I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace during a thunderstorm

I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
I find pleasure in simple things like potato chips, going for late-night drives and enjoying the moonlit sky

How about you?
Do you share similar preferences and interests as I have just expressed?

I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
I absolutely love reading and can never get enough of it

And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
I find President Roosevelt's appearance very exciting

Holding hands at the movie show,
A classic romantic gesture - holding hands at the cinema

When all the lights are low
As the lights dim in the movie theatre

May not be new, but I like it,
Though not novel, I find pleasure in this age-old tradition

I like Jack Benny's jokes.
An appreciation for the classic comedian Jack Benny's humor

To a degree.
Only to a certain extent

I love the common folks.
I hold an affinity for ordinary, relatable people

That includes me.
I consider myself as being part of this common people

I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I enjoy the act of browsing through the shop windows located on 5th Avenue

I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
I take pleasure in enjoying things like banana splits and late dinners at luxurious places like The Ritz

I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I find myself often fantasizing about becoming famous and being recognized for my achievements

I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I desire to be in a committed relationship with someone and having their name by my side

I can see we're in harmony,
I can tell that our preferences align and we have a mutual understanding of each other

Looks like we both agree
It appears that we share harmonious views and opinions

On what to do,
We are on the same page when it comes to making decisions

And I like it, how about you?
I am enjoying this and I'm curious to know if you feel the same way

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLINE KAWA

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