The Very Thought Of You
Nat King Cole(냇 킹 콜) Lyrics
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The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
"The Very Thought of You" by Nat King Cole is a timeless love song that explores the all-consuming nature of love. The first stanza speaks of the power of love, making the everyday tasks seem insignificant in comparison to the thoughts of the loved one. The singer finds themselves in a daydream, feeling as though they are living like a king, even though it may seem foolish to others. The second stanza builds on the first, as the singer expresses the longing and desire they feel for their loved one. Every moment seems to drag on until they are in each other's presence, and even the stars above remind them of their beloved. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing how the thought of the loved one is all they need to feel complete.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by Ray Noble, an English bandleader and composer. Noble initially wrote the song as an instrumental piece, but he later added lyrics. Nat King Cole's version of the song is the most popular, but it has been covered by numerous artists, including Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, and Rod Stewart. Another interesting fact is that it was one of the songs that Cole performed at his last public concert in 1964, just months before his death.
The chords for "The Very Thought of You" in the key of C are as follows:
Verse: C, F, G7, C, F, G7, Bb, Edim, Am, Dm7, G7, C, A7, Dm7, G7.
Chorus: C, Bb, Am, E7, Am, F, G7.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
The thought of you is so consuming that I forget about even the simplest of tasks.
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I forget about the things that I would normally do on a daily basis.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm so taken by thoughts of you that I feel like I'm living in a dream world.
I'm happy as a king
These thoughts bring me immense joy and happiness.
And foolish though it may seem
I know it may seem foolish to others, but to me, it means everything.
To me that's everything
These thoughts of you mean the world to me.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
Just the thought of you alone fills me with longing and desire.
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
Time feels like it's standing still until I'm finally in your presence.
I see your face in every flower
You're constantly on my mind, even in the smallest and most mundane things like flowers.
Your eyes in stars above
Even the stars in the sky remind me of your beautiful eyes.
It's just the thought of you
The mere thought of you is enough to bring me joy and fulfillment.
The very thought of you, my love
You're always on my mind, and the mere thought of you fills me with love and happiness.
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