Body & Soul
Stan Getz Quintet 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 to Stan Getz Quintet's song Body & Soul are an expression of unrequited love. The singer's heart is heavy with sadness and longing for a person who seems to be oblivious to their feelings. The lyrics express the singer's desire to give themselves completely to this other person, body and soul. The lyrics are raw and emotionally charged, conveying the depth of the singer's feelings of frustration and desperation.
The song's lyrics repeatedly emphasize the singer's willingness to fully give themselves to the other person, despite their lack of reciprocation. They are feeling used and broken-hearted, but they still long for this person's affection. The lyrics show a desperation that is common in love songs but is especially poignant here due to the naked emotion that is conveyed.
Overall, the song conveys the intense emotions that are often associated with unrequited love. The lyrics express the deep longing and unfulfilled desire of the singer who remains devoted to someone who cannot or will not return their love.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
I feel empty and unhappy without you
For you I sigh, for you dear only
You are the only one I long for and desire
Why haven't you seen it
I wonder why you haven't noticed my love for you
I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely devoted to you, both physically and emotionally
I spend my days in longing
My days are spent yearning for your presence
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I am confused and hurt by the fact that you are rejecting me
I tell you I mean it
I am sincere in my love for you
I'm all for you body and soul
I am willing to give everything I have for you, both physically and emotionally
I can't believe it
It is hard for me to accept
It's hard to conceive it
I struggle to comprehend why you would reject me
That you'd turn away romance
I can't understand why you would reject my love and romantic advances
Are you pretending
I wonder if you are hiding your true feelings and pretending not to love me
It looks like the ending
It seems like our relationship is over
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
I am asking for another chance to show you my love and commitment
My life a wreck you're making
You are causing chaos and turmoil in my life
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I am willing to give myself to you completely
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I am willing to give up everything for you, both physically and emotionally
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, PHIL SIMPSON
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Aleksandr Telepnev
my favorite version of this tune ever!
William T. Booth
Exquisite.... Exquisitely done
William T. Booth
Exquisite...
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