You Go to My Head
Reeves Dianne Lyrics

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You go to my head and you linger like a haunting refrain
And I find you spinning 'round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
You go to my head like a sip of sparkling Burgundy brew
And I find the very mention of you
Like the kicker in a julep or two
The thrill of the thought that you might give a thought to my plea
Cast a spell over me

Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Can't you see that this never will be
You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
Like a summer with a thousand Julys
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
You go to my head
The thrill of the thought that you might give a thought to my plea
Cast a spell over me
Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Can't you see that it never can be
You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
Like a summer with a thousand Julys
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
You go to my head

You go to my head
You go to my head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Reeves Dianne's song You Go to My Head describe the feeling of being deeply infatuated with someone to the extent that they start lingering in one's thoughts and occupying one's mind. The first stanza opens with the singer describing the person as a haunting refrain, a memory that stays with them, and they find themselves spinning around it like bubbles in a glass of champagne. The following lines continue the comparison, likening the person to a sip of sparkling burgundy, with their mention being the kicker in a julep. The second stanza expresses the thrill and excitement of just the thought of having the person interested in the singer. However, self-awareness kicks in, and the singer realizes that this romance is unlikely to happen. Despite it all, the person's effect on the singer persists, with their smile making their temperature rise and their eyes intoxicating their soul.

The lyrics, though simple, paint a vivid image of what it's like to be so obsessed with someone that they occupy one's thoughts and desires, much like the effect of champagne or alcohol on the mind. The comparison to seasonal temperatures, summer, and winter emphasize the intensity and fleeting nature of such desires, like one summer ending and falling into winter.

Line by Line Meaning

You go to my head and you linger like a haunting refrain
You're constantly on my mind like a recurring melody that never fades away

And I find you spinning 'round in my brain
You invade my thoughts and I can't seem to shake you off

Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
You have a bubbly and effervescent impact on me

You go to my head like a sip of sparkling Burgundy brew
Your mere presence is enough to intoxicate me

And I find the very mention of you like the kicker in a julep or two
Your name alone is enough to stir up my emotions and unsettle me

The thrill of the thought that you might give a thought to my plea
The excitement of the possibility that you might consider my request or feelings

Cast a spell over me
You have a mesmerizing effect on me

Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
I try to rationalize my emotions and remind myself to be practical

Can't you see that this never will be
I know deep down inside that this can never work out

You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
The warmth of your smile has a palpable effect on me

Like a summer with a thousand Julys
Your presence makes me feel like the hottest and most intense summer day

You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Looking into your eyes has a soul-stirring effect on me

Though I'm certain that this heart of mine hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
I know that our love story can never come to fruition and it's a hopeless cause

You go to my head
You have a powerful impact on me and I can't stop thinking about you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP
Written by: J FRED COOTS, HAVEN GILLESPIE

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5y↑3

My favorite version of this tune. Diane's expressive voice makes the lyrics truly heartfelt. I love how Nicholas Payton fills in with beautiful chord melodies in the back of Diane's vocal. Peter Martin's piano accompaniment is sublime as always. While the tempo is slow, the rich melodic movements by the vocal and instruments lend the tune a beautiful tension that it deserves. Truly a masterpiece!!