He was born Samuel Cohen in the Lower East Side of New York City, the son of Jewish immigrants from Poland. He was married at least twice; first to Gloria Delson in 1945, and later to Virginia Basile in 1970.
You're My Girl
Sammy Cahn Lyrics
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You should have seen how their faces fell when they were wishing me well.
They called me a lucky guy, and I couldn't hide a feeling of pride.
You're my girl, I've chosen you to be mine, my whole life through.
And if this heart of mine had a voice, you'd hear it second my choice,
You're what I've waited for, and you're my girl.
The kids that see me come to call have written your name and my name on the wall.
It's common gossip everywhere, that you and I have got it bad for fair.
You're my girl, I've chosen you to be mine my whole life through,
And if this heart of mine had a voice, you'd hear it second my choice,
You're what I`ve waited for, and you're my girl.
In Sammy Cahn's song You're My Girl, the singer is expressing his love and commitment to his partner. The opening lines suggest that he is announcing to his male friends that he has chosen her and they are together. The reaction of his male friends is interesting, as it shows their disappointment at losing out on the chance to date the singer's partner. This suggests that the singer's partner is highly desirable, and the singer himself is feeling a sense of pride and satisfaction at having won her over.
The second verse goes on to describe how the news of their relationship has spread beyond their friendship group and become common gossip. The singer expresses his love for his partner, saying that he has chosen her to be his for his whole life. He also suggests that his heart is so committed to her that it would second his choice if it had a voice. Finally, he reiterates that she is what he has been waiting for and declares again that she is his girl.
Throughout the song, the singer's love for his partner is clear, and he takes pride in the fact that he has chosen her above all others. The song is a classic example of a love song from the golden age of Hollywood, and it tells a timeless story of romance and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my girl the boys all know, you're my girl, I've told them so.
Everyone knows you're my girlfriend and I've made sure to tell them.
You should have seen how their faces fell when they were wishing me well.
They got jealous when I bragged about having you.
They called me a lucky guy, and I couldn't hide a feeling of pride.
They envied me and I felt proud to have you.
You're my girl, I've chosen you to be mine, my whole life through.
I have picked you to be with me forever.
And if this heart of mine had a voice, you'd hear it second my choice,
My heart agrees with my decision to choose you.
You're what I've waited for, and you're my girl.
You are everything I ever wanted and you belong to me.
The kids that see me come to call have written your name and my name on the wall.
Our names have become synonymous among the youth of the area.
It's common gossip everywhere, that you and I have got it bad for fair.
Everyone talks about our intense love for each other.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
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