I've Got a Crush On You
SMITH Keely Lyrics
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Would be to capture me
But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
I fell and it was swell
I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I shall never, never know
It's not that you're attractive
When you came into view
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and night-time give me sign
I never had the least notion that
I could fall with so much emotion
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush on you
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage
That we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you
In "I've Got A Crush On You," SMITH Keely sings about experiencing love at first sight for someone who doesn't necessarily fit society's beauty standards. The opening lines highlight how many women would love to capture the attention of the singer, but it was the tenacity and persistence of the person they’re singing to that wore them down. Though the person may not be the most conventionally beautiful or attractive, they sparked something in the singer's heart, causing it to grow "active" when they came into view.
The song's chorus repeats the declaration of having a crush and the desire for reciprocation - the singer wants signs that their feelings are returned day and night. The bridge imagines a life together in a "cunning cottage" they could share. The singer recognizes that their love may be seen as "mush," but they can't help their feelings.
The song is a timeless ode to young love and infatuation that speaks to the universal desire for love and acceptance. The lyrics affirm the idea that love is not always about meeting society's beauty ideals, but is often about a spark between two individuals that creates mutual attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
How glad the many millions of Annabelles and Lillians
There are so many women out there who would love to be with me
Would be to capture me
They would be thrilled to capture my heart
But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
But you were so persistent and determined to win me over that you broke down my defenses
I fell and it was swell
I fell for you and it was wonderful
I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
I see myself as your brave and handsome hero, like Romeo
How I won you I shall never, never know
I'm not sure how I won your love, it seems like a mystery to me
It's not that you're attractive
To be honest, it's not that you're physically attractive
But, oh, my heart grew active
But something about you just ignited a spark in my heart
When you came into view
The moment I first laid eyes on you
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
I have a big crush on you, my sweetie pie
All the day and night-time give me sign
All day and all night, I am looking for signs that you feel the same way about me
I never had the least notion that
I never even considered the possibility that
I could fall with so much emotion
I could feel such intense emotions for someone
Could you coo, could you care
Would you be willing and able to show me affection
For a cunning cottage we could share
We could have our own little cozy house to live in together
The world will pardon my mush
Others may find me overly sentimental, but that's okay
'Cause I have got a crush on you
Because I am head over heels in love with you, my baby
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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