Luckiest Man in the World
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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I hope to ask you, dear, will you be mine?
The lovers you have had say you're the best egg
They repeat, you're completely divine
I've heard of Pompadour and Cleopatra
But you are better than the two combined
How can it be you fancy me, is it that love is blind?
I'm about the luckiest man in the world
To have a girl like you, I'm told by Fritz and Peter
Your lips would not be sweeter
Oh, you must be a marvelous thing to delight
The many men you do, the secrets they can find
Have made me swell with pride
We shall move to larger quarters
To make your boyfriends feel at home
Your iceman and your cops and porters
Would fill the hippodrome
Oh, I'm about the luckiest man in the world
To have a girl like you
I'm very lucky to have a little girl like you
I'm about the luckiest man in the world
To have a girl like you
I'm proud because I can't see
Yet struck the nations fancy
Oh, you must have a marvelous gift to receive
The many gifts you do with same old clothes
And things each time the doorbell rings
I have heard from Jack, the plumber
A gentleman you may recall
When you were through with him last summer
He couldn't plumb at all
Oh, I'm about the luckiest man in the world
To have a girl like you, a little girl like you
The lyrics of Michael Feinstein's song Luckiest Man in the World expresses the singer's admiration and adoration for his beloved. He expresses his desire to ask her to be his after he has saved enough money to secure a future for them both. The singer acknowledges that his lover has had numerous admirers, but in his eyes, she is the most divine person he has ever known. He compares her to the famed historical figures of Pompadour and Cleopatra, but he believes that she surpasses them both.
The singer wonders how he could be so fortunate to have someone like his lover choose him. He feels blessed beyond measure and proud to have a woman like her by his side. He even jokes about the numerous men who have had the privilege of being with her in his absence, but he doesn't mind because he knows that he is the luckiest man in the world to have her as his own.
Overall, the song Luckiest Man in the World is a charming, humorous, and light-hearted tribute to a beloved partner who the singer values above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
As soon as I have saved a little nest egg
I hope to propose to you if I can save enough money
I hope to ask you, dear, will you be mine?
I want to ask you to be my partner
The lovers you have had say you're the best egg
Your past relationships speak highly of you
They repeat, you're completely divine
They say that you are amazing
I've heard of Pompadour and Cleopatra
I have heard of famous women from history
But you are better than the two combined
But you are better than any of them
How can it be you fancy me, is it that love is blind?
I'm not sure why you like me, or if it's just love that makes you like me
I'm about the luckiest man in the world
I am very lucky
To have a girl like you, I'm told by Fritz and Peter
My friends think I'm lucky to have someone like you
Your lips would not be sweeter
Your lips are the sweetest
Oh, you must be a marvelous thing to delight
You are amazing and delightful
The many men you do, the secrets they can find
Many men have been with you and found secrets in you
Have made me swell with pride
I feel proud about it
We shall move to larger quarters
We will move to a bigger place
To make your boyfriends feel at home
So that your other boyfriends feel comfortable
Your iceman and your cops and porters
Among your boyfriends are people who work as an iceman, cop or porter
Would fill the hippodrome
They would fill a big venue
I'm proud because I can't see
I am blind, but still proud
Yet struck the nations fancy
Yet I was able to capture the heart of the nation
Oh, you must have a marvelous gift to receive
You must have a fabulous gift to get so many presents
The many gifts you do with same old clothes
You receive many presents despite wearing the same clothes
And things each time the doorbell rings
Every time the doorbell rings, you get something
I have heard from Jack, the plumber
I heard from Jack, the plumber
A gentleman you may recall
You may remember him
When you were through with him last summer
When you were done with him last summer
He couldn't plumb at all
He couldn't do his work properly
To have a girl like you, a little girl like you
To have someone like you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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