Misty
Reeves Dianne Lyrics


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Look at me 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 just holding your hand
Walk my way

And a thousand violins begin to play
Or it could be the sound of your hello
That music I hear
I get misty the moment you're near
You can see that you're leading me on
But it's just what I want you to do
Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm following you
On my own

Should I wander through this wonderland alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove
I'm too misty and too much in love You can say that you're leading me on
And it's just what I want you I want you I want you to do
Don't you notice don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm following you
Oh on my own

Could I wander through this wonderland alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove
I'm too misty and too much in love




I'm too misty and too much in love
Look at me

Overall Meaning

Dianne Reeves' song "Misty" talks about the feeling of being overwhelmed by love and adoration towards someone. The singer describes herself as "helpless as a kitten up a tree," and "clinging to a cloud" when she is around the person she loves. She doesn't understand why she feels this way, but she admits that she gets "misty" just by holding the person's hand or hearing their voice. The singer also mentions that being around this person is like walking on a cloud, as if she's surrounded by the sound of violins playing. She knows that the person might be leading her on, but she doesn't care because she's lost and hopelessly in love, and that's why she's following them.


The lyrics in this song portray a feeling that many people can relate to - being so in love with someone that you become vulnerable and "misty" just by being in their presence. It's like the world fades away, and all that's left is the love you have for that person. The singer acknowledges that this person might be leading her on, but she's okay with it because she wants to be with them, even if it means being lost in love.


In conclusion, the lyrics of "Misty" by Dianne Reeves capture the feeling of being completely overwhelmed by love and adoration towards someone. The singer describes herself as being lost and hopelessly in love, willing to follow the person anywhere. The song is a beautiful expression of vulnerability and surrender, giving in to the power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at me I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
I am completely vulnerable and powerless, like a small kitten trapped on top of a tree


And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud
I feel like I'm floating in the air, unable to control my emotions


I can't understand
I am unable to comprehend the overwhelming feelings that are consuming me


I get misty just holding your hand
I become emotional and delirious even by just holding your hand


Walk my way
Come towards me; walk in my direction


And a thousand violins begin to play
It feels like a romantic symphony is playing as you approach me


Or it could be the sound of your hello
Even a simple greeting from you can evoke strong emotions within me


That music I hear
The sweet melody I hear is a representation of how much I desire you


I get misty the moment you're near
My emotions become overwhelming the moment you come close to me


You can see that you're leading me on
You can tell that you have a strong influence over me and are taking advantage of it


But it's just what I want you to do
Despite this, I am willing to let you lead me on because I want to be with you


Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost
Can't you see how helpless and confused I am without your love?


That's why I'm following you
It's because I feel lost without you that I am constantly following you


On my own
If I were to try to navigate my life without you, I would be completely lost


Should I wander through this wonderland alone
If I were to try to experience this world without you, it would be like wandering aimlessly through a magical but unfamiliar place


Never knowing my right foot from my left
I would be completely lost and have no idea how to navigate through life's challenges


My hat from my glove
I would not be able to distinguish even the simplest things, like my hat from my glove


I'm too misty and too much in love
My emotions are too strong and my love for you is all-consuming


You can say that you're leading me on
You can acknowledge that you are taking advantage of my vulnerability


And it's just what I want you I want you I want you to do
But despite this, it's what I want you to do because being with you is worth any emotional toll


Don't you notice don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost
Can't you see how much I am in need of your guidance, your love, and your presence in my life?


That's why I'm following you
I am constantly following you because you are my guiding light and my source of happiness


Oh on my own
Without you, I am completely lost and alone


Could I wander through this wonderland alone
Would it even be possible for me to find myself or experience life without you by my side?


Never knowing my right foot from my left
Without you, I would be completely lost and unable to navigate through life


My hat from my glove
The simplest things in life even, like distinguishing different articles of clothing, would be impossible for me


I'm too misty and too much in love
My emotions are too overwhelming and all-consuming because of my deep love for you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke

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