Where Are You?
Ruby Braff & Scott Hamilton Lyrics

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You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true
And I am a fool for beauty
Fooled by a feeling that because I have found you
I could have bound you too

You are too beautiful for one man alone
For one lucky fool to be with
When there are other men

With eyes of their own to see with

Love does not stand sharing
Not if one cares
Have you been comparing
My every kiss with theirs

If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you
It's not through a sense of duty
You are too beautiful
And I am a fool for beauty

Love does not stand sharing
Not if one cares
Have you been comparing
My every kiss with theirs

If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you
It's not through a sense of duty

You are too beautiful
And I am a fool for beauty

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Where Are You" by Ruby Braff & Scott Hamilton speak of a deep infatuation and admiration for someone's beauty. The singer acknowledges their own weakness in being captivated by this person's appearance, describing themselves as a "fool for beauty." They express a feeling of being fooled by the intense emotions that arise from finding someone so visually appealing. The singer acknowledges that this overwhelming beauty makes it difficult to believe that they could have a chance with the person and expresses a sense of longing to possess them.

The lyrics also touch on the notion of exclusivity in love. The singer recognizes that such beauty is too wonderful to be confined to just one person. They acknowledge that there are other individuals who would also be drawn to this person's beauty, with their own unique perspectives and desires. The singer hints at a fear of their love not being enough or of the person they adore comparing their love to that of others. However, they also state that if they remain faithful, it is not out of a sense of obligation but rather because they truly recognize and appreciate the exquisiteness of the person they are speaking to.

Overall, these lyrics paint a picture of someone who is enraptured by the physical beauty of another person, grappling with their own insecurities, and contemplating the complexities of love and exclusivity.

Line by Line Meaning

You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true
You possess such stunning beauty, my love, that it seems unreal

And I am a fool for beauty
I am easily deceived by the allure of beauty

Fooled by a feeling that because I have found you
Misled by the belief that just because I've discovered you

I could have bound you too
I could have possessed you entirely

You are too beautiful for one man alone
Your beauty is too captivating to be exclusively enjoyed by only one man

For one lucky fool to be with
For a fortunate and foolish man to have as a partner

When there are other men
Considering there are other men

With eyes of their own to see with
Who have their own perspective to admire you

Love does not stand sharing
Love cannot tolerate being shared

Not if one cares
Especially if one truly cares

Have you been comparing
Did you compare