Eldridge was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His nickname was Little Jazz. Eldridge played in the bands of Fletcher Henderson, Gene Krupa and Artie Shaw before making records under his own name. He also played in Benny Goodman's and Count Basie's Orchestras, and co-led a band with Coleman Hawkins.
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
Roy Eldridge Lyrics
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And when you smiled at me,
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
That it was love at sight and
I was right to love you as I do.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
When you are not around.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
For I'm so proud of you
It all seems too good to me to all be true
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I never knew what they could do.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
The lyrics of Roy Eldridge's song I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me express a combination of disbelief, gratitude, and pure love as the singer realizes that the person they have loved from afar actually reciprocates those feelings. The verses describe the singer's initial attraction to the person, followed by their surprise and joy when they find out that the affection is mutual. The line "I never dreamed that you could love me too" encapsulates this feeling of wonder and disbelief.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's amazement at the situation. They can't believe that their beloved is in love with them and that they are telling everyone about it. The second verse touches on the singer's insecurity and sense of unworthiness, as they express surprise that someone they view as being "far above" them could feel the same way. However, in the end, the singer is grateful and proud to be with their beloved, even when everything else seems to be going wrong.
Overall, the song celebrates the power of love to surprise and inspire, even in the face of doubt and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday you came my way,
I met you yesterday and it felt special, like love at first sight.
And when you smiled at me,
I felt a thrill in my heart when you smiled at me.
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
My heart felt excited and thrilled.
That it was love at sight and
I felt like I had fallen in love with you instantly.
I was right to love you as I do.
I knew that loving you was the right thing to do.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
I never thought that you could love me back in the same way.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
Your blue eyes and sweet kisses have a special effect on me.
I never knew what they could do.
I didn't realize the impact they would have on me and my feelings.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
You're sharing with everyone we know.
I'm on your mind each place we go
Even when we are out, I am on your mind.
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
Our friends find it hard to believe that you feel the same way about me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I have always seen you as better than me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
It's hard for me to believe that you actually love me.
And after all is said and done,
Despite everything that has happened, despite everything we've been through...
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I feel so lucky to have you, despite my doubts and worries.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
I'm still in disbelief that you could actually love me in the same way.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
My world is dark and gloomy when you're not around.
When you are not around.
When you're not with me...
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
Everything seems to go wrong and fall apart.
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
When you're with me, I feel proud and happy.
For I'm so proud of you
I'm proud to have you by my side and to love you.
It all seems too good to me to all be true
It all seems too good to be true, like a dream.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
Again, you're sharing our love with everyone we know.
I'm on your mind each place we go
I'm always on your mind, no matter where we are.
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
Our friends still can't believe that we're in love with each other.
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Written by: CLARENCE GASKILL, JIMMY MC HUGH
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