Body & Soul
Shelly Berg Lyrics
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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 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
The lyrics of Shelly Berg's "Body and Soul" express a longing for love and a deep desire for the object of the singer's affection. The opening lines "My heart is sad and lonely, for you I sigh, for you dear only" communicate the intensity of the singer's emotions and the depth of their attachment to the person they love. The second line of the song "Why haven't you seen it" suggests that the singer is frustrated that their love is not reciprocated, and is wondering why their affections remain unrequited.
The next two lines of the song further underscore the depth of the singer's longing: "I spend my days in longing, and wondering why it's me you're wronging." These lines suggest that the singer is consumed by their emotions, and cannot understand why their love is not being returned. The chorus then repeats the opening lines, conveying the intensity and persistence of the singer's emotions.
The bridge of the song offers a moment of reflection and introspection. The lines "I can't believe it, it's hard to conceive it" suggest that the singer is grappling with feelings of disbelief and denial over the fact that their love is not being reciprocated. The final lines "I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul" reiterate the depth of the singer's attachment and commitment to the object of their love, despite the pain that it is causing them.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
I feel melancholic and isolated
For you I sigh, for you dear only
I long for your affection and attention, solely yours
Why haven't you seen it
I wonder why you haven't noticed my devotion
I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely in love with you, with every inch of my being
I spend my days in longing
My days are filled with a yearning desire for your presence
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I can't understand why you're hurting me with your rejection
I tell you I mean it
I am sincere about my feelings for you
I'm all for you body and soul
My love for you is all-encompassing and unconditional
I can't believe it
Your behavior is hard to fathom
It's hard to conceive it
I can't imagine why you would reject me
That you'd turn away romance
I can't understand why you're rejecting love
Are you pretending
I wonder if you're really being truthful
It looks like the ending
It appears that our relationship is coming to a close
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
If only I had the chance to show you my love once more
My life a wreck you're making
Your rejection is causing me great distress and turmoil
You know I'm yours for just the taking
You have my heart and devotion if only you would accept it
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I am willing to give up everything for you, mind, body, and soul
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, PHIL SIMPSON
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