Embraceable You
Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Embrace me, you irreplaceable you
Just one look at you
My heart grew tipsy in me
You and you alone
Bring out the Gypsy in me
Above all, I want my arms about you
Don't be a naughty, baby
Come to papa, come to papa, do
My sweet embraceable you
I love all, the many charms about you
Above all, I want my arms about you
Don't be a naughty, baby
Come to papa, come to papa, do
My sweet embraceable you
The lyrics of "Embraceable You" center around the singer's desire to be embraced by their love interest. The repeated phrase "embrace me" suggests a longing for physical intimacy, and the use of words like "sweet" and "irreplaceable" emphasize the singer's affection for the person they're addressing.
The second stanza describes the effect that this person has on the singer - just looking at them makes their heart feel "tipsy" and brings out their "Gypsy." These descriptors suggest a sense of lovestruck excitement and passion.
The final stanza returns to the singer's desire for physical intimacy, and ends with the gentle command to "come to papa." The overall tone of the song is one of infatuation and longing, with a sense of playful flirtatiousness.
Line by Line Meaning
Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you
Hold me tight, my dear and lovable one
Embrace me, you irreplaceable you
Hold me tight, there's nobody else like you
Just one look at you
Seeing you alone
My heart grew tipsy in me
My heart became intoxicated by your beauty
You and you alone
Only you
Bring out the Gypsy in me
Awaken the adventurous spirit in me
I love all, the many charms about you
I adore everything about you
Above all, I want my arms about you
More than anything else, I want to hold you
Don't be a naughty, baby
Don't be mischievous, my love
Come to papa, come to papa, do
Come to me, my love
My sweet embraceable you
You, my dear and lovable one
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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