Misty
Staton Dakota Lyrics
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I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree;
And I feel like I'm clingin' to a cloud,
I can' t understand
I get misty, just holding your hand.
Walk my way,
And a thousand violins begin to play,
Or it might be the sound of your hello,
I get misty, the moment you're near.
Can't you see that you're leading me on?
And it's just what I want you to do,
Don't you notice how hopelessly
I'm lost
That's why I'm following you.
On my own,
When I wander through this wonderland alone,
Never knowing my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove
I'm too misty, and too much in love.
Too misty,
And too much
In love
The lyrics to Staton Dakota's song Misty describe the overwhelming feeling of being in love and how it can leave a person feeling helpless and uncertain. The singer compares themselves to a kitten stuck up in a tree, completely exposed and vulnerable. They also mention feeling like they are clinging to a cloud, emphasizing the dreamlike quality of being in love. The next few lines describe the physical and emotional reactions they have when they are around the person they love. A simple touch or just hearing their voice can send them into a hazy, almost surreal state of mind. The singer then acknowledges the power the other person has over them and how they are fully aware they are being led on. But despite this, they are still hopelessly in love and cannot help but follow the person they love.
Overall, the lyrics convey the idea that being in love can be both beautiful and overwhelming. It can leave one feeling exposed and vulnerable, yet completely elated and content. The comparison to a kitten stuck in a tree is particularly interesting as it highlights the idea of being trapped or helpless, but also in a place where one can observe everything from a unique perspective. The use of the word 'misty' also adds to this dreamlike quality, as if the singer is in a state of trance where reality is blurred and emotions are heightened.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me,
I want you to pay attention to me
I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree;
I feel powerless and vulnerable
And I feel like I'm clingin' to a cloud,
I feel light and weightless
I can' t understand
I'm confused and unable to comprehend
I get misty, just holding your hand.
Being close to you makes me feel dreamy and out of touch with reality
Walk my way,
Come towards me
And a thousand violins begin to play,
Being with you makes me feel like I'm in a romantic movie
Or it might be the sound of your hello,
Even your greeting makes me feel happy
That music I hear,
I hear beautiful music when I'm with you
I get misty, the moment you're near.
Being close to you makes me feel dreamy and out of touch with reality
Can't you see that you're leading me on?
Do you not realize you're giving me false hope?
And it's just what I want you to do,
Even if it's not real, I want to believe in us
Don't you notice how hopelessly
Do you not see how much I need you?
I'm lost
I feel directionless and without purpose
That's why I'm following you.
I'm drawn to you despite my better judgement
On my own,
When I'm by myself
When I wander through this wonderland alone,
When I'm lost and confused in this strange world
Never knowing my right foot from my left
Feeling uncoordinated and disoriented
My hat from my glove
Mistaking my belongings for one another
I'm too misty, and too much in love.
Being in love with you makes me feel dreamy and out of touch with reality, and perhaps even a little bit crazy.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@XiomaraThaGoddessMeow
28 years old now, and I can remember singing this as a little girl, just vibing out.... music will always reach the heart, no matter the generation 🔥💚🔥
@BrokenEquipmentProductions
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
@yvonnes4753
My dad introduced me to Dakota by playing her late, late show album often. Thanks Dad for having such great taste in real music
@AndromedaCripps
One of my favorite albums, I got it for a dollar from an older man in my college town who posted a listing in my music school saying he was selling records. Now, I realize that my own vocal style has been incredibly influenced by hers, by just this one album, in, what? 1 or 2 years of listening? That’s powerful. ❤️
@basilshahid2905
She had a very beautiful tone!
Well done🎤
Never got her just due.🎼
@kathleenlott3796
My mom played this song everyday when I was young, & I still play it everyday, thanks mom R. I. P. Love u
@DBZIncorporated
I owned this album when it first hit. I was 14 years old and would play it while doing my homework. Diana Washington, too. But Dakota was a genius interpreter and a sexy tone. Thanks for the memory.
@jzsc28
I'm 30 years old and a genuine lover of oldies. Today I hear this song and get chills down my spine. My God, was music beautiful back in the old days... I think I was born in the wrong era. Lol.
@BH21206
Hats off to her-and that flute in the background is haunting. You don't hear too many songs with this type of accompaniment.
@haranoe
You won't find that many songs which would welcome that type of accompaniment.