The Very Thought of You
Natalie & Nat King Cole 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 lyrics to Natalie & Nat King Cole's song The Very Thought Of You express the intense emotions and feelings that can arise from the mere thought of someone we love. The singer describes how the very thought of their loved one can cause them to forget about the little things in life, and instead live in a daydream-like state of happiness. They acknowledge that this may seem foolish to others, but to them, it is everything.
The second verse continues the theme of longing and how time seems to slow down when they are not with their loved one. The singer sees their loved one's face in every flower and their eyes in the stars above. The very thought of them brings immense joy and happiness, and the singer declares that their love is all they need.
Overall, the lyrics capture the powerful emotions that can come from simply thinking about someone we love. It highlights how love can consume us and cause us to see the world and our lives in a new light.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
The mere thought of you makes me forget to do the little, ordinary things that everyone should do.
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
The everyday tasks and responsibilities that are expected of everyone.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I am lost in my thoughts and imagination, living in a world where everything revolves around you.
I'm happy as a king
Being consumed by thoughts of you brings me immense happiness and fulfilment akin to that of a king.
And foolish though it may seem, to me that's everything
To others, it may seem foolish to be so consumed by thoughts of someone, but to me, it's everything.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
Just the thought and desire of being with you is so strong that it consumes my every waking moment.
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
The anticipation and longing to be near you make every moment feel painfully slow until we can finally be together.
I see your face in every flower
Your beauty and essence are so ingrained in my mind that I see you in everything, even the most mundane objects.
Your eyes in stars above
Even the stars in the sky remind me of your captivating eyes and the way they sparkle.
It's just the thought of you
It's not just your physical presence that I long for, but even the mere thought of you consumes me entirely.
The very thought of you, my love
You are the one I yearn for with every fibre of my being, and the mere thought of you fills me with an indescribable love and desire.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Noble
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@marurod3583
Solo pensar en ti
y me olvido de hacer
esas pequeñas cosas normales
que todo el mundo debe hacer
Estoy viviendo en una especie de sueño
Soy feliz como una reina
Y por tonto que parezca
para mí eso es todo
La sola idea de ti
la añoranza aquí por ti
Tú no sabes lo lento que son los momentos
Hasta que estoy contigo.
Veo tu rostro en cada flor
Tus ojos en las estrellas del cielo
Es sólo que pienso mucho en tí
Pienso mucho en tí
Mi amor
La sola idea de ti
la añoranza aquí por ti
Tú no sabes lo lento que son los momentos
Hasta que estoy contigo.
Veo tu rostro en cada flor
Tus ojos en las estrellas del cielo
Es sólo que pienso mucho en tí
Pienso mucho en tí
Mi amor
Fuimos hechos el uno para el otro, nunca creas otra cosa. Te amo
@sterlingrock7769
Wow! Just pure musical athleticism by one of the greatest female singers of all time. Sadly, I don't believe Etta James got her roses while she was alive. Such a great talent that in my opinion will grow in stature and more important as a singer and songwriter as time passes.
@LERONMORTON-fz8em
SIMPLY OUTSTANDING NATALIE COLE 🤗🤗 THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL VERSION OF THIS CLASSIC SONG 👍👍😘❤️
@rhodneyvanstaden8994
The world lost a great singer and actor. Keep on singing in heaven
@b.shakuntalabaliga8028
What a beautiful voice...perhaps the best female singer version..what a range 👍.love her songs, especially Unforgettable..RIP🙏🙏
@LERONMORTON-fz8em
R.I.P. LEGEND NATALIE COLE 🙏🙏 MISS YOU QUEEN 😥😥
@chatsagain
She has music in each note. Some artists know how to sing a tune but she has music in each note. Beautiful
@cynthiawilliams6641
Looove me some Natalie Cole! Love the Unforgettable album/cd. What a stunning tribute and duet with her famous father Nat King Cole. Natalies voice was hauntingly beautiful her voice was perfect for each song. Also love Mr. Melody, Touch Me, Inseparable, I've Got Love On My Mind, Miss You Like Crazy, Someone I Used To Love. RIP Natalie Cole.. eternally. You are already missed.
@sherrythompson2667
Shut your eyes and listen. Beautiful.
@kirneyc.thibodeaux649
Really love and enjoyed this arrangement
Charles
@tekestenegash120
This song is so much better at this tempo. And actually showcases her voice.