My Funny Valentine
Stan Getz & J. J. Johnson Lyrics
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You make me smile with my heart,
Your looks are laughable, un-photo-graphical,
Yet you´re my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak, are you smiling?
Not if you care for me.
Stay little valentine, stay!
Each day is Valentine´s Day
Each day is Valentine´s Day
"My Funny Valentine" is a classic jazz tune written by Richard Rodgers (music) and Lorenz Hart (lyrics) for the musical Babes in Arms. The version by Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson was released in 1953 and has since become a jazz standard.
The song's lyrics describe a person's love for their unconventional and imperfect Valentine. The opening line, "You're my funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine," sets the tone for the affectionate but lighthearted tribute to the Valentine's unique qualities. The second line, "You make me smile with my heart," reveals the depth of the singer's feelings, suggesting that the Valentine's funny and endearing nature contributes to their emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Your my funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine,
You, my dear, are my amusing and entertaining Valentine, always bringing a smile to my face.
You make me smile with my heart,
Your presence fills me with joy and happiness from the depths of my heart.
Your looks are laughable, un-photo-graphical,
From a photographic perspective, your appearance might be considered funny, but to me, it's simply endearing.
Yet you´re my favorite work of art
Despite any imperfections, you are still the most beautiful and beloved piece of art in my life.
Is your figure less than Greek?
I don't need you to have a perfect or classically idealized physique.
Is your mouth a little weak?
I know you may not always be able to express yourself perfectly, and that's okay too.
When you open it to speak, are you smiling?
Even if you stumble over your words or make mistakes, your infectious smile always shines through.
But don´t change a hair for me,
I love you the way you are, so please don't feel the need to change anything about yourself for my sake.
Not if you care for me
Your love and affection for me is all I need, nothing more, nothing less.
Stay little valentine, stay!
I don't want to lose you or have you grow up/change. So, stay with me, my dear Valentine.
Each day is Valentine´s Day
I don't need a special occasion to celebrate and cherish your love - every day spent with you is full of love, joy, and appreciation.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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