Body & Soul
TONY BENNETT FEAT. AMY WINEHOUSE Lyrics
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Why haven't you seen it, I'm all for you
Body and soul
I spend my days in longing
Wondering why it's me that you're wronging
I tell, you I mean it, I'm all for you
Body and soul
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 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 just the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you
Body and soul
The lyrics of Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse's song "Body & Soul" express the profound emotions of a person deeply in love with another who they feel is not reciprocating those feelings. The singer sings about their longing and intense desire for the other person, wondering why they are being wronged and not loved back. The desperation and vulnerability of the singer's words are evident in lines such as "I can't believe it, it's hard to conceive it/That you'd turn away, romance."
The singer offers themselves entirely to the other person, willing to surrender themselves physically and emotionally with the line "I'd gladly surrender myself to you/Body and soul." The use of the repeated phrase "body and soul" emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of the love they feel, both physical and emotional. The song also has an underlying feeling of sadness and resignation, showcased in lines like "Are you pretending, it looks like the ending" and "My life a wreck, you're making." Overall, the lyrics showcase a deep and emotional longing for love that is not returned, leaving the singer heartbroken.
Line by Line Meaning
For you, I sigh, for you, dear only
I deeply yearn for you, and you alone.
Why haven't you seen it, I'm all for you
I am completely devoted to you, but you seem oblivious to it.
Body and soul
I am willing to give you my whole being, with every fiber of my being.
I spend my days in longing
I am consumed by longing and desire for you every single day.
Wondering why it's me that you're wronging
I am perplexed as to why you are hurting me, despite my love for you.
I tell you I mean it, I'm all for you
I want to make it clear to you that my love and devotion are genuine and unconditional.
Body and soul
Once again, I pledge to give myself to you completely, mind, body and soul.
I can't believe it, it's hard to conceive it
I find it difficult to grasp that you would reject my love, despite my ardent and sincere feelings.
That you'd turn away, romance
I am dismayed that you would reject the possibility of a romantic relationship with me.
Are you pretending, it looks like the ending
I am questioning whether your rejection of me is genuine or just a facade masking the end of our relationship.
Unless I could have one more chance to prove, dear
If you would only give me one more opportunity, I am confident that I could show you the depth of my love and commitment to you.
My life a wreck, you're making
Your rejection of me has left me in a state of emotional upheaval and turmoil.
You know I'm yours for just the very taking
I am willing to give myself to you completely, and all you need to do is accept my love.
I'd gladly surrender myself to you
I am willing to give up everything for you, and entrust myself to your care and love.
Body and soul
Once again, I pledge to give myself to you completely, with every breath I take and every beat of my heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: EDWARD HEYMAN, FRANK EYTON, JOHN GREEN, ROBERT SOUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thevibeguide
Rest in peace both!
@laramejiaeduardoalessandro8998
Now they sing in heaven❤❤
@khensane5150
Two legends in one frame. Now both of them reunited and singing this song in Heaven. Rest in peace Sir Tony Benett 🕊️
@JamesDavis-sh9gh
Just like Aretha and George singing that other song also in Heaven. Heaven will have two helluva concerts.
@123Claywalker
When Amy starts singing, you get goosebumps. Rest in peace both.
@brianmcfarland8377
I was tearing up. There will never be another voice like hers
@leslierobertson612
Love, love...
@LorienzoDeGarcia
Great for you lol, I can't make out a single word.
@madaghdjiansophie1796
C étaient des merveilleux chanteurs avec la fibre jazz Frank Sinatra était plus connu que Tony Bennett je ne l ai connu que grâce à internet pourtant je préfère Tony Bennett quel chanteur Amy aurait eu 40 ans aujourd hui a part Shirley Bassey dans ce genre de répertoire peu me donnent le frisson Amy c est une veritable musicienne quand elle chante elle va chercher au plus profond de l être humain son âme Sophie
@doamnefereste9249
Damn it I'm a hunter!