Embraceable You
Mort Weiss Quartet 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!
The first line of Mort Weiss Quartet's "Embraceable You" sets the stage for a love song that is both sweet and passionate. The singer is requesting that their lover embrace them, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings by adding the adjective "sweet" to the plea. The second line of the verse reinforces the idea that this partner is incomparable to anyone else and therefore irreplaceable. The chorus expresses the singer's love for their partner and how they alone are able to arouse the singer's wilder side, or the "gypsy in me". The second verse speaks to the physical and emotional attraction the singer feels towards their lover, stating that they love everything about them and above all else, they want to be close to them.
The song's central theme is the singer's passionate love for their partner and their desire to express it both physically and emotionally. The repeated use of "embrace me" and "my sweet embraceable you" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking a deep, personal connection with their partner. This idea is further underscored by the advice to "come to papa", indicating that the singer wants their partner to trust them and feel safe in their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Hold me close, my dear and lovable partner!
Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Hug me, because you are the only one who can replace my love!
Just one look at you
Upon seeing you,
My heart grew tipsy in me,
My heart became overwhelmed with emotions,
You and you alone
Only you,
Bring out the gypsy in me!
Awaken my sense of adventure and freedom!
I love all, the many charms about you!
I adore many aspects of your character and physical attributes!
Above all, I want my arms about you!
Most importantly, I desire to hold you close in my arms!
Don't be a naughty baby,
Please do not misbehave,
Come to papa, come to papa, do!
Come to me, my dear love!
My sweet embraceable you!
You are my sweet, lovable partner who I desire to hold close and cherish!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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