The Very Thought of You
Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole Lyrics
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and I forget to do,
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
The mere idea of you,
the longing here for you…
You'll never know how slow the moments go
‘til 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 mere idea of you,
the longing here for you…
You'll never know how slow the moments go
‘til I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower,
your eyes in stars above.
It's just the thought the of you,
the very thought of you,
my love.
The song "The Very Thought of You" by Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole speaks about the intense emotions that one experiences when thinking about their loved one. The lyrics convey that the mere thought of the person can make one forget the daily mundane chores and transport them to a world of daydreams, happiness, and fulfillment. The song also explores the theme of yearning and how the moments seem to drag on until the person is reunited with their loved one.
The opening lines "The very thought of you, and I forget to do the little ordinary things that everyone ought to do" depict the immense impact that the thought of the person has on the singer's life. They become so consumed with the thought of the person that their daily routine is disrupted. The lyrics "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" express the singer's deep affection and attachment to the person. They are content with living in a world of fantasy, even though it might seem irrational to others.
The chorus further emphasizes the power of love and yearning. The lines "You'll never know how slow the moments go until I'm near to you" communicate the agony of separation and how time seems to stretch when one is away from their beloved. The singer feels an intense connection with the person, and their memory is etched in everything around them, from flowers to stars.
Overall, the song portrays the intensity of love, its ability to consume one's thoughts, and to fill one's life with profound emotions, even in the absence of the person.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you,
Just the idea of you fills me with joy and happiness.
and I forget to do,
When I think of you, I become so lost in my thoughts that I forget to do the small things that I need to do.
the little ordinary things
The mundane tasks that I have to do every day.
that everyone ought to do.
The responsibilities that everyone has to take care of.
I'm living in a kind of daydream.
Thinking of you puts me in a state of blissful daydreaming.
I'm happy as a king.
The mere thought of you makes me so joyful that I feel like royalty.
And foolish though it may seem
Although it may be silly to some, the feeling is genuine to me.
to me, that's everything.
To me, having the happiness and joy that comes with thinking of you is all that I need.
The mere idea of you,
Just the thought of you is enough to make me feel complete.
the longing here for you…
The desire and yearning I have for you is strong and unbreakable.
You'll never know how slow the moments go
The time can drag on when I'm away from you, making each second seem like an eternity.
‘til I'm near to you.
The only time I feel alive is when I'm in your presence.
I see your face in every flower,
Your beauty and essence are so great that I can see traces of you everywhere I go.
your eyes in stars above.
The brightness and shine of the stars remind me of the twinkle in your eyes.
It's just the thought of you,
The mere memory of you is enough to fill me with love and happiness.
the very thought of you,
Just thinking of you can bring me peace and happiness.
my love.
This feeling is rooted in my love for you.
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.