Valentine
Skitch Henderson And His Orchestra Lyrics


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My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet your my favorite work of art

Is your Figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little week?
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?

But don't change your hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is Valentines day

Is your figure less than Greek
Is your mouth a little weak
When you open it to Speak
Are you smart

But don't change your hair for me
Not if you care for me




Stay little valentine stay
Each day is valentines day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Valentine" by Skitch Henderson And His Orchestra convey a sense of adoration and appreciation for someone who may not fit society's conventional standards of beauty. The singer refers to their valentine as a "funny valentine" and a "sweet comic valentine," suggesting that their love interest brings joy and humor into their life. Despite their unconventional looks, the singer acknowledges that their valentine holds a special place in their heart and considers them their favorite work of art.


The lyrics also pose a series of rhetorical questions, asking whether their valentine's figure is less than perfect, whether their mouth is weak, or whether they are considered smart. These questions can be seen as a playful way of challenging societal norms and expectations, highlighting the singer's disregard for superficial attributes. The singer firmly states that they do not want their valentine to change their hair or alter their appearance for their sake. Instead, they insist that they want their valentine to stay with them, as every day is Valentine's Day when they are together.


Overall, the lyrics of "Valentine" celebrate the unconventional beauty found in a unique and beloved individual. It encourages valuing inner qualities over outward appearance and cherishing the genuine connection and joy that a special person brings into one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

My funny valentine
You, my beloved, are a unique and amusing presence in my life


Sweet comic valentine
You, my dear, bring sweetness and humor into my existence


You make me smile with my heart
You bring such joy that my very core is filled with a radiant smile


Your looks are laughable
Your physical appearance may seem unconventional and provoke laughter


Unphotographable
Your beauty cannot be captured in a mere photograph or image


Yet you're my favorite work of art
Nevertheless, you are the most cherished masterpiece in my eyes


Is your Figure less than Greek?
Does your body conform to the traditional standards of beauty?


Is your mouth a little weak?
Do you sometimes struggle to find the right words when you speak?


When you open it to speak
When you express yourself verbally


Are you smart?
Do you possess intellectual depth and wisdom?


But don't change your hair for me
Please do not alter your appearance just to please me


Not if you care for me
If you genuinely love me, there is no need to modify yourself


Stay little valentine stay
Remain with me, my dear, and continue to bring love into my life


Each day is Valentines day
Every day is filled with love and affection because of you




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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Norma

In 1960 Nelson recorded this upbeat, 'modernized' version of the 18th century art song, "Plaisir d'Amour". Coincidentally, he sang the original art song in French on a Voice of Firestone radio program in April of 1936. The lyrics of the original: "The pleasure of love lasts only a moment; the grief of love lasts a lifetime." You can see the complete translation on Beverly Sills' lovely rendition of "Plaisir d'Amour" here on YouTube.

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