With The Cats (1966-1985) Veerman enjoyed stardom in The Netherlands and some chart success abroad, particularly in Belgium in Germany.
After the demise of The Cats, Veerman started a solo career, which spawned another Dutch #1 single, 1987's Sailin' Home.
If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body
Piet Veerman Lyrics
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against me
If I swore you were an angel would you treat me like
the devil tonight
If I were dying of thirst would your flowing love come
quench me
If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it
against me?
Now, we can talk all night about the weather
Tell you 'bout my friends out on the coast
I could ask alot of crazy questions
Or I could ask what I really want to know.
If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it
against me
If I swore you were an angel would you treat me like
the devil tonight
If I were dying of thirst would your flowing love come
quench me
If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it
against me?
Now, rain can fall so soft against the window
The sun can shine so bright up in the sky
But daddy always told me, "Don't make small talk."
He said, "Come on out and say what's on your mind."
If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it
against me
If I swore you were an angel would you treat me like
the devil tonight
If I were dying of thirst would your flowing love come
quench me
If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it
against me?
If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it
against me
If I swore you were an angel would you treat me like
the devil tonight
If I were dying of thirst would your flowing love come
quench me
If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it
against me?
The song "If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body" by Piet Veerman tells a story of a man who is trying to express his feelings to someone he is attracted to. He asks a series of hypothetical questions, mostly related to physical attraction, and wonders how the person would respond. It seems as though the man is hesitant to be upfront with his true feelings and is using these questions to gauge whether or not the person is receptive to his advances.
The phrase "If I said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?" was popularized by the Bellamy Brothers in their 1979 hit song of the same name. The phrase has become somewhat of a pop culture reference and is often used in a flirty or humorous way.
In Piet Veerman's version of the song, the lyrics take on a more romantic tone, emphasizing the desire and longing for the person he is speaking to. The line "If I swore you were an angel, would you treat me like the devil tonight?" speaks to the idea of the conflicting desires and impulses that can come with physical attraction and the fear of rejection.
Interestingly, the song includes a reference to the singer's father and his advice to "come on out and say what's on your mind", suggesting that the man may be struggling with the societal expectations of masculinity and emotional vulnerability.
Overall, "If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body" is a classic love song that explores the complexities of attraction and the fear of rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it against me
If I complimented your physical appearance, would you take it as suggestive and offensive?
If I swore you were an angel would you treat me like the devil tonight
If I exaggerated your goodness, would you still act immoral towards me?
If I were dying of thirst would your flowing love come quench me
If I were in dire need of your care and affection, would you provide me with your kindness and support?
Now, we can talk all night about the weather
We could have lengthy discussions about the mundane or superficial things.
Tell you 'bout my friends out on the coast
I can share with you stories of my acquaintances who live on the coastal area.
I could ask alot of crazy questions
I'm capable of coming up with a lot of absurd queries.
Or I could ask what I really want to know.
Or I could ask you the real question that's on my mind, despite the risk of sounding inappropriate or awkward.
Now, rain can fall so soft against the window
Precipitation can come down so gently against the glass pane.
The sun can shine so bright up in the sky
The sunlight can radiate with such intensity up in the heavens.
But daddy always told me, "Don't make small talk."
My father used to advise me not to engage in idle chatter or small talk.
He said, "Come on out and say what's on your mind."
He encouraged me to communicate what I'm thinking or feeling despite any misgivings or discomfort.
Contributed by Micah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brian Whitworth
on Sailing home
Could any one please help? As my hearing is not what it used to be I am having dificulty catching all the words to the song Morning Rhyme sung by Peit Veerman. So if any one has a copy of the lyrics and would be willing to forward to me it would be much appreciated.
Brian.
E-Mail briangt40@hotmail.co.uk