Misty
Paul Ponnudorai Lyrics
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I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud
I can't understand
I get misty, holding your hand
Walk my way
And a thousand violins begin to play
That music I hear
I get misty the moment you're near
You can say that you're leading me on
But it's just what I want you to do
Don't you realize how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm following you
On my own
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove
I get misty, and too much in love
I'm too misty, and too much in love
In these lyrics, Paul Ponnudorai's song "Misty," the singer expresses a sense of vulnerability and enchantment when in the presence of someone they deeply care for. The opening lines, "Look at me, I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree," paint a picture of the singer feeling completely powerless, similar to a small kitten stuck in a tree. This suggests that they are dependent on the person they are addressing for support and emotional stability.
The lyrics continue to explain that the singer feels like they are floating on a cloud and finds it difficult to comprehend the overwhelming emotions they experience when holding the person's hand. The phrase "I can't understand, I get misty, holding your hand" implies that their feelings are so intense and indescribable that they become emotionally overwhelmed and "misty" in the presence of their loved one.
The next set of lyrics emphasizes the magical effect the person has on the singer. When they walk together, it feels as though a symphony of violins starts playing or that their mere greeting creates a melodic harmony. This suggests that the person's mere presence or interaction with the singer fills their world with beauty and music. The line "That music I hear, I get misty the moment you're near" highlights the profound impact the person's presence has on the singer's emotions, evoking a sense of enchantment and longing.
The lyrics further reveal the singer's deep attachment and infatuation with the subject. They acknowledge that others may think they are being led on or deceived, but the singer accepts this and actually desires it. They express how hopelessly lost they are, both figuratively and emotionally, and clarify that this is the reason they are following the person so devotedly.
The final lines suggest that if the singer were to be left on their own, they would wander aimlessly through this world. They admit feeling bewildered and lost, unable to differentiate left from right or distinguish their own belongings. Alluding to being too much in love, the singer confesses to being overwhelmed by their intense emotions, leaving them feeling misty, consumed by love and infatuation.
Overall, these lyrics depict a profound emotional connection and the overpowering emotions experienced when in the presence of someone the singer deeply cares for. The song captures a sense of vulnerability, enchantment, and intense infatuation that leaves the singer feeling misty and hopelessly in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
Take a moment to pay attention to me
I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
I feel completely vulnerable and unable to escape
And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud
I feel a sense of euphoria and floating in happiness
I can't understand
I am unable to comprehend
I get misty, holding your hand
Being with you makes me feel emotional and filled with longing
Walk my way
Come towards me and join my path
And a thousand violins begin to play
I feel overwhelmed with joy and romance
Or it might be the sound of your hello
Even your simple greeting can bring me immense happiness
That music I hear
The melody that resonates within me
I get misty the moment you're near
When you are close to me, I become filled with intense emotions
You can say that you're leading me on
You may claim to be teasing or playing with my feelings
But it's just what I want you to do
In reality, I desire and enjoy being led by you
Don't you realize how hopelessly I'm lost
Do you not understand the extent to which I am bewildered
That's why I'm following you
That is the reason I am choosing to follow you
On my own
If I were alone
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
Would I aimlessly explore this magical place by myself
Never knowing my right foot from my left
Without guidance, I would lack direction and clarity
My hat from my glove
I would struggle to distinguish one thing from another
I get misty, and too much in love
I become overwhelmed with emotions and deeply in love
I'm too misty, and too much in love
My feelings are so intense that I am overwhelmed and consumed by love
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke
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