Body and Soul
Schuur Diane Lyrics

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My heart is sad and lonely
For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul

I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it

I'm all for you body and soul

I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear

My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul

My life a wreck you're making

You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul

Overall Meaning

In "Body and Soul," Schuur Diane sings of unrequited love and heartache. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and sadness as the singer professes their complete devotion to someone who seems oblivious to their feelings. The song's opening lines—"My heart is sad and lonely / For you I sigh, for you dear only"—set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is pining for someone who they clearly care deeply about but who doesn't appear to reciprocate their feelings.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly desperate to win over their love interest. They confess to spending their days "in longing" and wondering "why it's me you're wronging," suggesting that they feel a sense of injustice that their feelings aren't being returned. Despite their despair, the singer remains steadfast in their love. The line "I'm all for you body and soul" is repeated several times throughout the song, underscoring the depth of the singer's devotion.

Line by Line Meaning

My heart is sad and lonely
My heart is filled with sorrow and emptiness

For you I sigh, for you dear only
I long for you and only you

Why haven't you seen it
Why have you not realized my feelings

I'm all for you body and soul
I love you fully and completely

I spend my days in longing
I spend my days yearning for your love

And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I am confused about why you are hurting me

I tell you I mean it
I am being honest with you

I'm all for you body and soul
My love for you encompasses all of me

I can't believe it
I am in disbelief

It's hard to conceive it
It's difficult for me to comprehend

That you'd turn away romance
I can't believe you would reject love