Medley: What Did I Have
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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And how's the scene with you?
Gee, it's good to see you, babe!
Yeah, I missed you so,
How you'll never know!
Gee, it's good to see you, babe!
Lights went on
All over my face!
You lit up the place,
And you've been gone
Just too long now!
So tell me babe, what's new?
You're glad to see me too!
Hey, my world is spinning!
Now I know I'm winning!
You stay home now,
Don't ever roam now!
And I'll say, babe,
"It's good to see you!".
Gee, it's good to see you, babe!
Gee, it's good to see you, babe!
You walked in,
Lights went on
All over my face!
You lit up the place,
And you've been gone
Just too long now!
So tell me babe, what's new?
You're glad to see me too!
Hey, my world is spinning!
Now I know I'm winning!
You stay home now,
Don't ever roam now!
And I'll say, babe,
"It's good to see you!".
The lyrics to Michael Feinstein's song Medley: What Did I Have are about a reunion between two people who haven't seen each other for a long time. The singer expresses his excitement and joy upon seeing his lover again, and asks about what's new in their life. He then expresses how much he missed them and how good it is to see them again. As they catch up, the singer seems to be overwhelmed with happiness and declares that his world is spinning and he's winning now that his lover is back. He urges them to stay home and never roam again so they can be together.
The lyrics capture the feelings of euphoria and pure happiness that come with reuniting with someone you love. The song is a celebration of the deep connection and bond between two people who have been separated, perhaps by distance or other circumstances. The singer's voice is full of emotion as he relishes in the moment of being together again.
Overall, the song is a testament to the importance of human connection and how it can make us feel alive, happy, and fulfilled. It's a reminder that even when we're apart, the memories and love we share can keep us connected and bring us back together.
Line by Line Meaning
So tell me babe, what's new?
Asking what new things have occurred in the other person's life since they were last met
And how's the scene with you?
Asking about their general well-being and status quo
Gee, it's good to see you, babe!
Expressing joy in seeing the other person after a long time
Yeah, I missed you so,
Expressing how deeply the other person was missed during the interval
How you'll never know!
Stressing how the extent of the missed person cannot be fully expressed or explained
You walked in,
Indicating how the other person has just arrived
Lights went on
Revealing how the singer's demeanor has transformed on seeing the other person
All over my face!
Expressing how the other person has brought new life and happiness to the artist
You lit up the place,
Metaphorically explaining how the person's presence has brightened up the atmosphere
And you've been gone
Emphasizing how long the person was absent and missed
Just too long now!
Expressing how much the singer feels the person's absence was too long
You're glad to see me too!
Stressing how the other person's feelings are mutual with the artist
Hey, my world is spinning!
Indicating how the singer's world has momentarily transformed due to the other person's arrival
Now I know I'm winning!
Expressing how the singer feels that things are going well for them as the person arrived at the right moment
You stay home now,
Asking the other person to stay at home and not leave again for a long time
Don't ever roam now!
Saying how the artist never wants the person to leave again
And I'll say, babe,
Indicating how the artist wants to express their feelings to the other person
"It's good to see you!".
Expressing how the singer feels about seeing the other person again
Gee, it's good to see you, babe!
Reiterating how fantastic the singer finds the other person's return
Gee, it's good to see you, babe!
Repeating the sentiment with emphasis and passion
You walked in,
Again acknowledging how the other person has arrived
Lights went on
Emphasizing the effect of the other person's entrance
All over my face!
Indicating how the singer's demeanour has transformed on seeing the other person
You lit up the place,
Comparing the arrival of the other person to the effect of light on an area in mere seconds
And you've been gone
Again highlighting how long the person was absent
Just too long now!
Reiterating the sentiment that the person was gone for an extended period
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, BURTON LANE
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