Embraceable You
Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole Lyrics


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Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you
Embrace me, you irreplaceable you

Just one look at you
My heart grows tipsy in me
You and you alone
Bring out the Gypsy in me
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

Don't be a naughty baby




Come to pama, come to pama do
My sweet embraceable you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Embraceable You" by Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole express a feeling of overwhelming love and desire for someone. The singer is completely taken by this person and urges them to embrace him/her. The heart of the singer becomes overwhelmed due to just looking at the person because they fill him/her with the passion of the Gypsy inside. This person has countless charms, however, the most important thing is to have his/her arms around the person.


The lyrics portray an urgent desire to be close to someone and to show affection. The lyrics "Don't be a naughty baby, come to papa" reveal a sense of playfulness and intimacy between a speaker and a listener, someone who the singer is challenging to come and take part in this romantic moment. The word "irreplaceable" also suggests that this affection is immensely valuable to the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you
Hold me close, my dear, I am unable to resist you


Embrace me, you irreplaceable you
Hold me tight, you are unmatched


Just one look at you
Merely a glimpse of you


My heart grows tipsy in me
My heart beats fast and unsteady


You and you alone
Only you, no one else


Bring out the Gypsy in me
Make me feel free-spirited and playful


I love all the many charms about you
I adore everything delightful about you


Above all, I want my arms about you
Most of all, I want to hold you in my arms


Don't be a naughty baby
Don't act mischievously


Come to papa, come to papa do
Come to me, follow my instructions


My sweet embraceable you
You, my darling, are irresistible


Don't be a naughty baby
Don't act mischievously


Come to pama, come to pama do
Come to me, follow my instructions


My sweet embraceable you
You, my darling, are irresistible




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L., Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you
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

I love all the many charms about you
Above all, I want my arms about you

Don't be a naughty baby
Come to mama, come to mama 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 mama, come to mama do
My sweet embraceable you

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All comments from YouTube:

@pepperwilliams4428

I would come home from school and my Pops would be playing albums from people like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Eydie Gorme etc., and I would say with disgust, "what is that stuff on the record player?". He would just tell me that it's good music. Well, back in 1965, I wasn't hearing it! Fast forward to 2017.........I listen to my Pops music every single day!

@patarmstrong4676

I'm right there with you...and your Pops. I could even hear this NKC classic being played within our stadium as fans file out and continue their celebration beating Georgia for the Eastern Division crown and a chance to whip Alabama. It is that good, that smooth, and that much of a classic, just like our Kentucky Wildcats football team.

@devorebenjamin1181

It never gets old

@ewatonysloan7144

Exactly! With my parents it was Tony Bennett and Andy Williams. If youth but knew...

@dillantaylor6716

The most beautiful song I've ever heard. This is the best version of this particular recording, just listen to that guitar solo. So beautiful. Rest In Peace, Nat. Rest In Peace, Natalie. You two are reunited, making beautiful music for the angels

@SnortingMagic

The Simpsons brought me here, but I stayed because this song is just too good. Also jojos part 8 lol

@jorgevizcaino4482

Outstanding version, jazz and romance in its perfect equation. Just sent it to the lady I love (don't be naughty, come to Papa, bring the gipsy in me). Lovely. Thank you for uploading this jewel

@rillloudmother

Nat Cole, cooler than Frank Sinatra sipping a milkshake in a snow storm.

@MapleSyrupPoet

This is a golden oldie ...you can spin anytime ...but perfect for your wedding D.J. to play โ–ถ๏ธ impress your bride ๐Ÿ‘ฐ ๐Ÿ™‚

@quattroocchi786

My body really melted like I was in an opium den in China.... Every stroke of the piano felt like a raindrop, and Nat's voice guides me like a wind sail.

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