The Very Thought of You
Ray Noble Al Bowlly 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 Iâ??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 of Ray Noble and Al Bowlly's The Very Thought of You speak of the all-encompassing feeling of being in love. The first verse describes how the very thought of the person makes the singer forget about mundane chores and day-to-day responsibilities, making him feel like he is living in a kind of dreamworld. The singer expresses that despite the irrationality of his feelings, being in love is everything to him.
The second verse continues this exploration of intense yearning for the object of love. The idea of being close to the person propels the singer through moments that seem to move at a snail's pace. The phrase "I see your face in every flower, your eyes in stars above" speaks to the overwhelming nature of the love, as images of the other are ever-present in the singer's mind. The final line repeats the title of the song, invoking the idea that the very thought of the person is enough to bring joy and happiness.
Overall, the lyrics of The Very Thought of You beautifully capture the dizzying emotions that come with being in love, from the happy abandon of the first verse to the slow burn of the second. It is a song that resonates with anyone who has ever been enamored with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
Simply the thought of you is enough to make me forget even the most basic things I need to do
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
These are usually mundane tasks that require little thought but regardless need to be done
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I am lost in a fantastical version of reality where everything seems to be perfect and happy
I'm happy as a king
I am ecstatic beyond measure and in a state of pure and utter happiness
And foolish though it may seem
Others may deem my current state of mind as silly or naive, but to me it is everything
To me that's everything
The thought of you alone is enough to make me feel complete and content
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
Just the thought of you alone is enough to fill me with such an intense desire to be near you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
A moment away from you feels like an eternity, time moves at a slower pace till we're together
I see your face in every flower
In everything around me, I find a glimpse of you, your essence is present in every aspect of nature
Your eyes in stars above
Even the night sky reminds me of you, the stars twinkle with the same beauty that is found in your eyes
It's just the thought of you
The mere idea of you is powerful enough to hold sway over my entire being
The very thought of you, my love
Simply put, it is the very notion of you, the thought of you in my life that makes it complete, my love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Noble
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@visayanmissnanny2.076
Lyrics:
The very thought of you
And I forget to do
The little ordinary things
That everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
And I'm happy as a king
And foolish, though it may seem
Why to me, that's everything
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
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
@shinym0t0r
That realatble moment when:
you join The Smiles Household and the every character from the TSF storyline character is there.
RobertSmiles: Hello, {{user}}.
MatthewJSmiles:Oh god, not another visiter.
SethJSmiles: Hello!
ClairJSmiles:
No Reply~NIGHT~
RoyJoe comes up to you.
Sssh, keep quiet.
{{user}}: Who are you!?
RoyJoe:Follow me.
PART 2?
@madhuranand007
❤ Like for those who come after reading book "tuesdays with Morrie"
@Maria-yd5gp
Perfect book...
@dariawells7438
Al Bowlly is responsible for getting me into 1920s and '30s music. His voice is so lovely and expressive.
@madelyngrace3456
ugh why does it feel like I’m the only one that’s still into this kind of music 😭 💔
@FuShengAlex
I'm 47 and grew up on chiefly soul music like Sam Cooke, Marvin, the Delfonics through my dad. Also Chuck Berry, Frankie Avalon and doo wop from the 50s moreso on my own and I felt very well versed on music history.
I have only recently learned about the swing and "Big Band" era of music from the 30s/40s that preceded the 50s/60s I had no idea growing up about the various musicians and songs from this era.
I have fallen head over heels over Jo Staffords music especially. Thank goodness for YouTube or else this would've been locked away from me forever. Have a blessed day!
@phredl
This arrangement is perfect in every way.
@coyoteblue4027
Cole's arrangement was 10× better.
@Joseph-pt9yn
@@coyoteblue4027 Nat King Cole obviously sings it very well, but to me, the less dramatic arrangement here feels more sincere, and there's a dreamlike softness to the original which really accords lyrics of the song.
I know part of that dreaminess is just from the age of the recording, but hey, if it works, it works.
@coyoteblue4027
@@Joseph-pt9yn Ah, I see what you're saying, and can appreciate your perspective. But for me personally, nothing captures dreamy like some Nat king Cole String harmonies. Granted, they certainly aren't soft and quiet throughout, but then, neither are dreams, right?
@998azaz
Tuesdays with Morrie, page 146. Thank M. Albom