Nelson Smock Riddle, Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was a well-known … Read Full Bio ↴Nelson Smock Riddle, Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was a well-known American bandleader, arranger and orchestrator whose career spanned from the late 1940s until the early 1980s. Riddle is perhaps best known for his 1950s work for Capitol Records, providing jazzy big-band style arrangements to accompany such vocalists as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Later, his arranging talents were also used by Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey, Matt Monro, Linda Ronstadt, and others. His arrangements are characterized by innovative orchestration with counter melodies and instrumentation that express the emotions of each verse of a song. Interestingly, whilst arranging the Sinatra albums he received the pay of a band sideman, which was enhanced by Capitol when Nat King Cole discovered the anomaly and insisted he receive fair remuneration.

You Make Me Feel So Young
Nelson Riddle Lyrics

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You make me feel so young
You make me feel as though spring has sprung
And every time I see you grin
I'm such a happy individual

The moment that you speak
I want to go and play hide and seek
I wanna go and bounce the moon

Just like a toy balloon

You and I
Are just like a couple of tots
Running across a meadow
Pickin' up lots of forget me nots

You make me feel so young
You make me feel there are songs to be sung
Bells to be rung
And a wonderful fling to be flung

And even when I'm old and gray
I'm going to feel the way I do today
Because you make me feel so young

You make me feel so young
You make me feel as though spring has sprung
And every time I see you grin
I'm such a happy individual

The moment that you speak
I want to go and play hide and seek
I wanna go and bounce the moon
Just like a toy balloon

You and I
Are just like a couple of tots
Running across a meadow
Pickin' up lots of forget me nots

You make me feel so young.
You make me feel there are songs to be sung
Bells to be rung
And a wonderful fling to be flung

And even when I'm old and gray

I'm going to feel the way I do today
Because you make me feel so young

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nelson Riddle's "You Make Me Feel so Young" suggest that the love he feels for his partner makes him feel youthful and full of life. The song celebrates the joy of being in love and the vitality that it brings to life.

In the opening lines, the song suggests that his partner inspires in him an exuberant sense of youthfulness. He likens the feeling to that of springtime, suggesting that the love he feels is fresh and new. He also mentions how happy he becomes when he sees his partner smile or grin, which suggests that their love and companionship bring a sense of joy and contentment to his life.

The second verse continues with this light-hearted playfulness. He mentions that his partner's voice inspires him to engage in child-like activities, such as playing hide-and-seek and pretending to bounce off the moon like a toy balloon. The song suggests that their love and companionship allow them to be young and carefree together, free from the normal pressures and stresses of life.

The final verse reinforces the idea that love can make one feel young at any age. The singer suggests that even in old age, he will still have the same youthful and energetic feeling towards his partner. The song suggests that love is a powerful force that can bring joy, vitality, and a sense of playfulness to life at any age.

Line by Line Meaning

You make me feel so young
You make me feel alive and full of energy, as if I am young again

You make me feel as though spring has sprung
Being around you brings such joy and happiness, it feels like the arrival of spring

And every time I see you grin
Your smile and happiness is contagious and brings so much joy to me

I'm such a happy individual
You make me forget all my worries and make me a truly happy person

The moment that you speak
Listening to you fills me with anticipation and excitement

I want to go and play hide and seek
I am filled with a childlike sense of adventure and playfulness when I am with you

I wanna go and bounce the moon
I feel like anything is possible when I am with you, like bouncing the moon

Just like a toy balloon
I feel weightless and carefree, like a balloon floating in the sky

You and I
Together, we are a perfect match

Are just like a couple of tots
We are like children, carefree and innocent

Running across a meadow
We have a sense of freedom and adventure, running and exploring life together

Pickin' up lots of forget me nots
We cherish every moment we spend together and take home sweet memories to remember them by

You make me feel there are songs to be sung
Your presence inspires me to live life to the fullest, and to express myself through art and creativity

Bells to be rung
I feel like we have unexplored possibilities and opportunities, and that we can make a real impact in the world together

And a wonderful fling to be flung
We have a sense of spontaneity and adventure, and we are ready to take on whatever life throws our way

And even when I'm old and gray
I know that, no matter how old I get, your love and energy will keep me young at heart

I'm going to feel the way I do today
I know that the joy and happiness you bring to my life will never fade away

Because you make me feel so young
You bring a vitality and youthful spirit to my life that fills me with gratitude and love

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Josef Myrow, Mack Gordon

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