Embraceable You
Roy Eldridge Lyrics


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Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!

Just one look at you
My heart grew tipsy in me,
You and you alone
Bring out the gypsy in me!
I love all, the many charms about you!
Above all, I want my arms about you!

Don't be a naughty baby,




Come to papa, come to papa, do!
My sweet embraceable you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Embraceable You" by Roy Eldridge are a sweet and romantic invitation of love. The singer is expressing their deep longing to be held by their loved one, to embrace them and never let go. The lyrics are filled with adoration and express the powerful emotions that the singer feels when they are in the presence of their beloved.


The first lines of the song, "Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you! Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!" are a heartfelt plea for their loved one to embrace them. It's clear that the singer feels a deep connection to their partner and sees them as irreplaceable. The following lines, "Just one look at you, My heart grew tipsy in me, You and you alone Bring out the gypsy in me!" describe how the singer feels when they are near their lover. They become dizzy with joy and feel a sense of adventure and excitement around them.


The final verse, "Don't be a naughty baby, Come to papa, come to papa, do! My sweet embraceable you!" is a playful and endearing invitation to their loved one. The singer wants their loved one to come to them and be held in their arms, to experience the comfort and security of their embrace.


Overall, the lyrics to "Embraceable You" are a beautiful expression of love and longing. The singer's words are filled with passion and a deep appreciation for their beloved.


Line by Line Meaning

Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Hold me tightly, my darling, there's no one else like you.


Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Hold me close, you are one of a kind.


Just one look at you
With just a glance at you


My heart grew tipsy in me,
My heart became lightheaded and intoxicated


You and you alone
Only you


Bring out the gypsy in me!
Awaken the free-spirited and wanderlust part of me


I love all, the many charms about you!
I adore all of your wonderful qualities


Above all, I want my arms about you!
Most importantly, I desire to hold you tightly


Don't be a naughty baby,
Don't misbehave, my dear


Come to papa, come to papa, do!
Come to me, my love


My sweet embraceable you!
My darling, you're so lovely and huggable




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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Lilli Kemp

my favorite 78 record.  I just broke mine this week and I'm heart broken

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