I Concentrate On You
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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And trouble begins to brew,
Whenever the Winter winds become too strong,
I concentrate on you.
When fortune cries "Nay! Nay!" to me
And people declare "You're through!",
Whenever the blues become my only song,
On your smile so sweet, so tender,
When at first your kiss I decline.
On the light in your eyes when I surrender,
And once again our arms intertwine
And so, when wise men say to me
That love's young dream never comes true,
To prove that even wise men can be wrong,
I concentrate on you.
In Michael Feinstein's song, "I Concentrate On You," the lyrics describe how the singer overcomes difficult times and negative thoughts by focusing on the person they love. The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer describing how they turn to their love when they are feeling low. The winter winds may be too strong and trouble may be brewing, but their love provides a beacon of hope.
The second verse deepens this idea. When the singer is facing rejection and feelings of failure, they still turn to their love. The blues may be their only song, but the thought of their loved one puts everything back into perspective. The third verse amplifies this idea further, describing the specific things that the singer loves about their partner. Their smile is sweet and tender, their eyes light up when they are together, and their embrace is comforting and intimate.
Ultimately, the song is about the power of love to overcome adversity. Even when people try to convince the singer that love is not worth pursuing, they continue to focus on their love and push through the tough times. In this way, the song is both romantic and empowering.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever skies look gray to me
When I'm feeling down and everything seems dull and gloomy.
And trouble begins to brew,
And when things start going wrong, hanging over my head like a storm cloud.
Whenever the Winter winds become too strong,
When the chilling winds of winter make everything feel cold and harsh.
I concentrate on you.
I think of you and focus my attention solely on you to make me feel better and forget my troubles.
When fortune cries "Nay! Nay!" to me
When luck is not on my side and things are not going as planned or hoped for.
And people declare "You're through!",
And others tell me that I'm finished or that I can't do something.
Whenever the blues become my only song,
When I'm feeling so low that it seems like the only emotion I can feel is sadness and despair.
I concentrate on you.
I think of you and focus my attention solely on you to uplift my spirits and escape the sadness.
On your smile so sweet, so tender,
Thinking of your sweet and gentle smile that always makes me feel warm and happy inside.
When at first your kiss I decline.
Remembering a time when I might have been hesitant or shy to accept your affectionate kiss, but now realizing how much I crave it.
On the light in your eyes when I surrender,
The spark and warmth in your eyes when I finally let go and give in to our love and affection for each other.
And once again our arms intertwine
Feeling the comfort and security of your arms wrapped around me as we embrace each other.
And so, when wise men say to me
Even when experienced and knowledgeable people tell me that true love is not meant to be, or is just a fantasy.
That love's young dream never comes true,
When others try to disillusion me about the possibility of finding true love or having a happy ending.
To prove that even wise men can be wrong,
To defy the skepticism of those who try to hold me back and show them that love can indeed come true despite their doubts or cynicism.
I concentrate on you.
I focus all my thoughts and energy on you, my love, because you are the source of my happiness and strength.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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