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You Don't Know What You Do To Me
The 7.20s Lyrics
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And miss it each night and day
I know I'm not wrong, the feeling's getting stronger
The longer I stay away
Miss the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines
Where mockingbirds used to sing
I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
The moonlight on the bayou
A Creole tune that fills the air
I dream about magnolias in bloom
And I'm wishin' I was there
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
When that's where you left your heart
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
More than I miss New Orleans
The 7.20s's song "You Don't Know What You Do to Me" is actually a cover of Louis Armstrong's song "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans." The lyrics are a beautifully written tribute to the city of New Orleans and the longing that one feels when they are away from it. The opening line, "Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans," sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is not just missing the city, but they are missing the way it makes them feel.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of life in New Orleans, referencing the "moss-covered vines," "tall sugar pines," and "mockingbirds used to sing." The mention of the "old lazy Mississippi" rushing into spring gives the listener a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time. The line "I dream about magnolias in bloom" adds to the dream-like quality of the song, as if the singer is longing for something that is out of reach.
The song is more than just a tribute to New Orleans, it is also a love song. The lyrics state that the singer misses the one they care for "more than I miss New Orleans." This adds an emotional depth to the song that makes it all the more poignant. The singer is not just missing a place, but they are missing the person that made that place special.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
Have you experienced the feeling of longing for New Orleans?
And miss it each night and day
Thinking about it constantly, unable to forget.
I know I'm not wrong, the feeling's getting stronger
I'm certain that my longing for New Orleans is not misplaced, and it's only getting more intense with time.
The longer I stay away
The more time passes without me being there, the worse my yearning becomes.
Miss the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines
I miss the natural beauty of New Orleans, its lush greenery and towering trees.
Where mockingbirds used to sing
The sounds of New Orleans' natural environment are sorely missed, particularly the songs of the mockingbird.
I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
I have a strong desire to see the mighty and tranquil Mississippi River again.
Hurrying into Spring
Watching the riverbanks come alive with budding flora and verdant leaves as winter turns to spring is a memory I cherish and miss.
The moonlight on the bayou
The serene and romantic sight of the moonlight reflecting off the bayou waters fills me with nostalgia and longing.
A Creole tune that fills the air
The unique and lively music of the Creole culture that permeates the city is something I desperately yearn for.
I dream about magnolias in bloom
Magnolias in bloom in New Orleans are a vivid and pleasant memory that I often wish to relive.
And I'm wishin' I was there
I long to be physically present in New Orleans again, to immerse myself in its charm and beauty.
When that's where you left your heart
New Orleans is not just a place that I miss, but also a place that holds a significant emotional attachment for me.
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
Apart from New Orleans, I also deeply miss the person who is special to me and who I associate with the city.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDIE DE LANGE, LOUIS ALTER
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