Frenesi
Steve Lawrence Eydie Gorme Lyrics
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And so I stopped a while to see the show
I knew that frenesi meant please love me
And I could say frenesi
A handsome caballero caught my eye
I stood enchanted as he wondered by
And never knowing that it came from me
I gently sighed frenesi
My lips just pleaded to be kissed
His eyes were soft as candles shined
So how was I to resist?
And I without a heart to call my own
A greatest happiness I've never known
Because his kisses are for me alone
Who wouldn't say frenesi?
Long, long ago
I wondered down into Old Mexico
There, at a dance
I met my first real romance.
Moon was shining bright
And I could hear laughing voices in the night
Everyone was gay
It was the start of a holiday.
Quiero que vivas solo para mi
why que tu vayas por donde yo voy
Para que mi alma sea nomas de ti
Besame con frenesi
Hay en el beso que te di
Alma, vida why Corazon
Dime que sabes to sentir
Lo mismo que siento yo
And I without a heart to call my own
A greatest happiness I've never known
Because his kisses are for me alone
Who wouldn't say frenesi?
The lyrics of Steve Lawrence's "Frenesi" tell the story of a romantic encounter during a Fiesta in Mexico. The singer happened upon the celebration and was struck by the handsome caballero who caught their eye. The singer was smitten and knew that "frenesi" meant "please love me," and so they sighed "frenesi" in hopes of catching the caballero's attention. To their delight, he did notice them and they shared a passionate moment together. The singer expresses their joy at having found love and being the recipient of the caballero's affection.
The lyrics are simple but evocative of the romantic setting and the intense emotions of the encounter. The use of Spanish words and phrases adds to the atmosphere of the song, transporting listeners to a foreign land where love and passion are in the air. The song's melody is equally captivating, with a slow and sensual rhythm that perfectly complements the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
It was Fiesta down in Mexico
There was a grand celebration in Mexico
And so I stopped a while to see the show
I took some time to enjoy the festivities
I knew that frenesi meant please love me
I understood that 'frenesi' was an expression of desire and affection
And I could say frenesi
I too could express my desire and affection by saying 'frenesi'
A handsome caballero caught my eye
I was attracted to a dashing gentleman
I stood enchanted as he wondered by
I was captivated by his presence
And never knowing that it came from me
Unbeknownst to him, I sighed 'frenesi'
I gently sighed frenesi
I softly expressed my desire and affection by sighing 'frenesi'
He stopped and raised his eyes to mine
He noticed me and looked into my eyes
My lips just pleaded to be kissed
I wanted him to kiss me and my lips showed it
His eyes were soft as candles shined
He had a tender gaze that shone like candlelight
So how was I to resist?
I couldn't help but give in to my desires
And I without a heart to call my own
I didn't have anyone to love before him
A greatest happiness I've never known
This was the happiest I've ever felt
Because his kisses are for me alone
I felt special knowing that he only kissed me
Who wouldn't say frenesi?
It's only natural to express your feelings of desire and affection
Long, long ago
A while back in my memories
I wondered down into Old Mexico
I ventured into Mexico in the past
There, at a dance
I attended a dance party
I met my first real romance.
I fell in love for the first time
Moon was shining bright
The moon was casting a bright light on us
And I could hear laughing voices in the night
I could hear people enjoying themselves and laughing
Everyone was gay
Everyone was happy and in good spirits
It was the start of a holiday.
The holiday had just begun
Quiero que vivas solo para mi
I want you to live only for me
why que tu vayas por donde yo voy
And to follow me wherever I go
Para que mi alma sea nomas de ti
So that my soul belongs only to you
Besame con frenesi
Kiss me with passion and desire
Hay en el beso que te di
There's so much in the kiss I gave you
Alma, vida why Corazon
Soul, life, and heart
Dime que sabes to sentir
Tell me that you feel the same
Lo mismo que siento yo
That I feel for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALBERTO BORRAS DOMINGUEZ, LEONARD WHITCUP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bernardo Gutiérrez Tovar
El músico mexicano Alberto Domínguez Borrás tuvo la genialidad de componer la linda melodía FRENESÍ que junto con PERFIDIA son una dupleta musical perfecta. Y... como si fuera poco,la linda, sensual y exquisita voz de Eydie Gorme nos deleita con esta delicia musical.
Timothy Hughes
Gorme did several versions of "Frenesi" and this one (the second of three) is the best.
lrh1966
Thanks Timothy for checking it out and have a great holiday season from Lloyd :)
john king
I never tire of this lady's musical brilliance...something extra special there. My earliest exposure was probabaly the first version but it's hard to beat this one with the added magic of Don Costa....So sad to hear about Keely....another great loss. Thanks a bunch and have a nice holiday.
lrh1966
Thanks John for listening and have an awesome holiday season from Lloyd :)
cindy scrawly
Side note. "quiero que vivas solo para mí" means 'I want you to live just for me'
Jacklyn Lopez
She had a very upbeat voice...!!
lrh1966
Thanks Jacklyn for listening and have a great week from Lloyd :)
lrh1966
@Petemonster62 I wish we had more diverse FM stations in my area, as most around hear tend to play either country, rock, or the same oldies over and over gain. I do like many of the songs within those station formats, but their needs to be more with also including jazz, classical, big band and other genres as well, but now at least we have the web to fill the void!!...Happy New Years Day from Lloyd.
Judy Gabaldon
RIP Eydie Gorme....