The Very Thought Of You
Smith Jimmy Lyrics
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Of course I do
Except when soft rains fall
And drip from leaves, then I recall
The thrill of being sheltered in you arms
Of course I do
But I get along without you very well
Of course I have
Except to hear your name or someone's laugh
That is the same
But I've forgotten you just like I should
What a guy, what a fool am I
To think my breaking heart could kid the moon
What's in store, should I phone once more?
No, it's best that I stick to my tune
I get along without you very well
Of course I do
Except perhaps in spring, but I should
Never think of spring
For that would surely break my heart in two
In this song, "The Very Thought of You" by Smith Jimmy, the artist talks about how he can get by in life without his significant other. However, there are moments that remind him of his past and the love and comfort he once felt. These moments include the sound of rain falling and the memory of being held in his partner's arms. The artist acknowledges that he can forget his ex, but there are certain triggers that bring back memories. The song then takes a turn and the artist questions his actions, stating that he is a fool for thinking he could move on so quickly. While he may consider reaching out to his ex again, he decides to stick to his plan of moving forward and getting along without them.
The artist's words evoke a melancholic mood, suggesting that they are still healing from a past relationship. The idea of getting by but not being able to forget about someone truly captures the pain of heartbreak. The feeling of wanting to go back to the past and trying to forget about someone whenever we remember them is something that many of us can relate to, making the song emotionally charged and evocative.
Line by Line Meaning
I get along without you very well
I'm okay without you in my life and can function well alone.
Of course I do
This is a simple truth that doesn't require any further explanation.
Except when soft rains fall
The only time I miss you is when there is a gentle rain and the droplets remind me of your embrace.
And drip from leaves, then I recall
The sound of raindrops gently falling from leaves brings back memories of being held in your arms.
The thrill of being sheltered in your arms
Being held by you made me feel safe and protected, and that was a wonderful feeling.
But I get along without you very well
Even though I miss you sometimes, I can still manage on my own.
I've forgotten you just like I should
It's healthy and normal to move on from a past relationship.
Except to hear your name or someone's laugh
The only thing that brings me back to you is hearing your name or hearing someone laugh in a similar way to you.
That is the same
It's like they're interchangeable and remind me of you equally.
What a guy, what a fool am I
I'm feeling foolish for ever thinking that I could deceive myself into believing that I was over you.
To think my breaking heart could kid the moon
I was naive to think I could pretend to be okay when I was really experiencing heartbreak.
What's in store, should I phone once more?
I'm unsure if it's a good idea to try to contact you again.
No, it's best that I stick to my tune
It's better for me to just continue living my life without you and focusing on myself.
Except perhaps in spring, but I should
The only other time I might miss you is in the spring, but I know I shouldn't dwell on those feelings.
Never think of spring
I should actively try to avoid thinking about the spring and any memories associated with it, as it might cause me too much heartache.
For that would surely break my heart in two
If I allow myself to dwell on the memories associated with spring, it would be too much for me to handle emotionally and would likely break my heart all over again.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL
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