Mention A Mansion
Sammy Davis Lyrics
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Or better yet, two out of three
I wouldn't be havin' to tell myself lies
'Bout the fact that you're leavin' me
I'll come to the point
Anything that you want would be yours without sayin' it twice
I'm ready to do anything I can do
So, honey, mention a mansion and I'll sell my soul
I'd be a miner if you wanted gold
Ain't got a thing, no, no, if I don't have you
Mention a mansion and I'll buy you two
If there's a way
A price I could pay
I'd beg, steal, and borrow for you
If you could be bought there's no limit to what
A poor fool wantin' love wouldn't do
So honey mention a mansion and I'll sell my soul
I'd be a miner if you wanted gold
Ain't got a thing, no, no, if I don't have you
Mention a mansion and I'll buy you two
Mention a mansion and I'd sell my soul
I'd be a miner if you wanted gold
Ain't got a thing, no, no, if I don't have you
Mention a mansion and I'll buy you two
Mention a mansion and I'll buy you two
In Sammy Davis Jr.'s song "Mention A Mansion," the lyrics express the willingness to do whatever it takes to keep a relationship from ending. The singer is reflecting on their own flaws, realizing that they need their significant other and cannot handle the truth of their departure. They mention how they would do anything, even sell their soul, to make their partner happy. It is a desperate plea to salvage the relationship, offering to fulfill any material desire their partner may have in order to keep them from leaving.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and vulnerability. The singer is willing to go to extreme lengths, even compromising their own values, just to preserve the love they have. The mention of a mansion and the idea of buying two serves as a metaphor for the extravagant lengths they are willing to go to in order to maintain the relationship. It shows that their love is a driving force, overpowering any obstacles or sacrifices they may face.
Overall, "Mention A Mansion" is a heartfelt plea to save a failing relationship, illustrating the depth of love and willingness to do anything to keep the significant other by their side.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were drunk, stupid, or blind
Even if I were not in my right mind or aware of the truth
Or better yet, two out of three
Or perhaps even two of these conditions
I wouldn't be havin' to tell myself lies
I wouldn't have to deceive myself
'Bout the fact that you're leavin' me
About the reality of you abandoning me
I'll come to the point
I will be direct and straightforward
Anything that you want would be yours without sayin' it twice
I would give you anything you desire without hesitation
I'm ready to do anything I can do
I am willing to go to any extent
Just to keep us from turnin' to ice
In order to prevent our relationship from deteriorating
So, honey, mention a mansion and I'll sell my soul
My love for you is so deep that I would sacrifice everything, even my very essence
I'd be a miner if you wanted gold
I would undertake any labor or pursuit to obtain wealth for you
Ain't got a thing, no, no, if I don't have you
Without you, I possess nothing of value
If there's a way
If it is possible
A price I could pay
A cost that I am willing to bear
I'd beg, steal, and borrow for you
I would resort to any means, legal or otherwise, to fulfill your desires
If you could be bought there's no limit to what
If your affection could be acquired through material possessions, there is no boundary to
A poor fool wantin' love wouldn't do
What an infatuated individual like me would not do
Mention a mansion and I'll sell my soul
I would offer my very being in exchange if you desire a grand residence
I'd be a miner if you wanted gold
I would engage in hard labor if it means obtaining precious metal for you
Mention a mansion and I'll buy you two
If you mention a luxurious dwelling, I would go to the extent of purchasing two for you
Mention a mansion and I'd sell my soul
If the subject of a lavish house is raised, I would not hesitate to sacrifice my very essence
Ain't got a thing, no, no, if I don't have you
Without your presence, I possess no valuable possessions
Mention a mansion and I'll buy you two
If you express a desire for a grand residence, I would go so far as to purchase two for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Bob Morrison, Debbie Hupp
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Nash Pluto
first comment
i love this song