You Leave Me Breathless
Red Norvo and His Orchestra Lyrics
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You heavenly thing
You look so wonderful
You're like a breath of spring
You leave me speechless
I'm just like the birds
I'm filled with melody
That little grin of yours
That funny chin of yours
There's so much to my heart
Or give your lips to me
For darling that would be
The final touch to my heart
You leave me breathless
That's all I can say
I can't say more because
You take my breath away
That little grin of yours
That funny chin of yours
There's so much to my heart
Or give your lips to me
For darling that would be
The final touch to my heart
You leave me breathless
That's all, that's all I can say
I can't say more because
You take my breath away
The lyrics to Red Norvo and His Orchestra's song You Leave Me Breathless capture the overwhelming feeling of being enamored with someone to the point of speechlessness. The opening line "You leave me breathless, you heavenly thing" sets the tone for the song. The subject is viewed as a heavenly object, much like a breath of spring, that has taken the singer's breath away. The subsequent line "You leave me speechless, I'm just like the birds" draws a comparison between the singer's inability to articulate their emotions and the joyful, but often inarticulate, sounds of birds.
The second stanza references the subject's physical features - "That little grin of yours, that funny chin of yours" - which undoubtedly contribute to the singer's overwhelming feelings. The lines "Or give your lips to me, for darling that would be the final touch to my heart" further emphasize the intense nature of their attraction. The repeated refrain "You leave me breathless" highlights the singer's inability to fully express their emotions, because their breath has been taken away.
Overall, the song captures the experience of being utterly entranced by another person, to the point where words cannot adequately convey one's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
You leave me breathless
You have such an overwhelming effect on me that I am left breathless.
You heavenly thing
Your beauty and elegance make you seem like a divine being.
You look so wonderful
Your appearance is beyond words, and you are a sight to behold.
You're like a breath of spring
Your arrival brings a sense of freshness and rejuvenation, much like the arrival of spring.
You leave me speechless
You have left me at a loss for words due to your overwhelming presence.
I'm just like the birds
I feel like I am one with the beautiful melodies that surround us, just like the birds that sing.
I'm filled with melody
My heart is overflowing with beautiful sounds and music.
But at a loss for words
Despite the music in my heart, I cannot find the right words to express my admiration for you.
That little grin of yours
Even the smallest smile from you can light up my world.
That funny chin of yours
Even your unique physical features have a place in my heart, and I find them endearing.
There's so much to my heart
My love for you goes beyond what I can express with mere words.
Or give your lips to me
A kiss from you would mean everything to me.
For darling that would be
That would be the most cherished moment of my life, my heart's ultimate desire.
The final touch to my heart
Your kiss would complete me, and fill my heart with pure joy.
That's all I can say
My love for you is so strong that words are not enough to express it fully.
You take my breath away
Your presence and beauty are so overwhelming that I feel like I cannot breathe.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FREDERICK K. HOLLANDER, RALPH FREED
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