Body & Soul
Mike Denny Rick Mandyck Jeff Johnson & John Bishop Lyrics
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For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul
I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
The lyrics to Mike Denny Rick Mandyck Jeff Johnson & John Bishop's song "Body & Soul" express a deep longing and love for someone who is seemingly unattainable. The singer's heart is sad and lonely as they yearn only for the object of their affection. The repeated refrain of "I'm all for you body and soul" emphasizes the singer's complete infatuation with this person, both physically and emotionally.
The rest of the lyrics express the singer's confusion and sadness over the situation. They spend their days longing and questioning why this person doesn't see their love for them. The singer employs desperate language, saying they would surrender themselves completely to this person, and that their life is a wreck without them. The final lines reveal that the relationship seems to be over, unless the singer is given one more chance to prove themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
I feel deep sorrow and dejection in my heart due to your absence
For you I sigh, for you dear only
I deeply yearn and long for you, my love, and no one else
Why haven't you seen it
I wonder why you haven't recognized my love and affection for you
I'm all for you body and soul
My love is unconditional, and I dedicate myself to you entirely, both physically and emotionally
I spend my days in longing
Every day, I am consumed by a strong desire and yearning for your love
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I am confused and hurt, trying to understand why you are causing me pain and mistreating me
I tell you I mean it
I want you to know that my words and feelings are sincere and genuine
I'm all for you body and soul
Once again, I assure you that I will love and cherish you entirely, both physically and emotionally
I can't believe it
I am in disbelief and shock about the fact that you are rejecting my romantic advances
It's hard to conceive it
I find it difficult to comprehend and accept your lack of interest in me
That you'd turn away romance
I am surprised and hurt that you are rejecting my romantic gestures and advances
Are you pretending
I am questioning whether your lack of interest in me is genuine or just an act
It looks like the ending
It seems like our relationship is coming to a close, and I am devastated by this realization
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
I am pleading with you to give me another opportunity to demonstrate my love and devotion to you
My life a wreck you're making
Your rejection and mistreatment of me have caused my life to become chaotic and difficult to manage
You know I'm yours for just the taking
You have the power to have me whenever you want, as I am devoted to you entirely
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I am willing to sacrifice everything, both physically and emotionally, to be with you and make our relationship work
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Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, PHIL SIMPSON
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