Body & Soul
Teddy Wilson & Benny Goodman Trio 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 of Teddy Wilson & Benny Goodman's song Body and Soul express a deep sense of love, longing, and despair. The singer's heart is "sad and lonely," and they spend their days "longing" and wondering why their beloved has not noticed their affection. Despite the pain and the rejection they experience, the singer declares that they are "all for" their beloved "body and soul." They cannot believe that their love is being rejected, and they are willing to do anything to prove their worth and regain their love's attention.
The lyrics embody a sense of vulnerability and fear of rejection that many people can relate to. They portray the pain and anguish of unrequited love, the fear of not being enough, and the desperate desire to prove oneself worthy of the other person's affection. The lyricist expertly portrays the singer's emotions through the use of vivid imagery and metaphors that help to convey the depth of the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
I am feeling deeply unhappy without you in my life.
For you I sigh, for you dear only
You are the only person I long for, and the one I am missing.
Why haven't you seen it
I wonder why you haven't noticed my love for you yet.
I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely devoted to you, both physically and emotionally.
I spend my days in longing
Without you, I continuously feel an intense desire and yearning.
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I am confused as to why you are treating me unfairly.
I tell you I mean it
I want to make it clear that my feelings for you are genuine and true.
I'm all for you body and soul
Once again, I am persistent in my dedication to you in every way possible.
I can't believe it
I am in disbelief over the fact that you are pulling away from me.
It's hard to conceive it
It's difficult for me to comprehend why you would reject a romance with me.
That you'd turn away romance
I am surprised that you are not interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with me.
Are you pretending
I am questioning whether or not you're being honest about your feelings towards me.
It looks like the ending
It appears that our relationship is nearing its conclusion.
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
I am hoping for one more opportunity to demonstrate my affection and devotion to you.
My life a wreck you're making
Your rejection is causing chaos in my life and making it difficult for me.
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I am putting myself out there for you, and I am completely available to you.
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I am willing to give up everything for you, including my entire being, in order to be with you.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARILYN MC LEOD, MEL BOLTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@geraldjohnson848
Benny Goodman. Teddy Wilson. Gene Krupa. 'Nuff said. Beautiful. Thanks for the upload. Blessings
@marykmusic
Wonderful small combo work! There was the public big-band Benny, and then there was this more private one who hired musicians because they were good-- no matter that they were black such as Wilson. This was cutting-edge stuff! In this country, jazz music, both performers and audiences, experienced some of the first integration long before it was the law.
@k0vert
EXCELLENT. keep it up. I know we are in the "minority" as far as youtube goes... but believe me.... What you are doing is greatly appreciated.
@SionnachPeg
A select minority who have the gift on enjoying such music, needle scratching included...
@AmbalanticMan
@Altoclarinets And this one
@Altoclarinets
@hoss73ford1 also teenagers, like this one