My Heart Stood Still
The Artie Shaw Orchestra Lyrics

I took one look at you
Upon seeing you, my intention was solely to glance.

That's all I meant to do
There was no desire or plan to do more than simply look at you.

And then my heart stood still
Upon looking at you, something inexplicable occurred within me and my heart stopped beating momentarily.

My feet could step and walk
Although my heart had stopped, my body was still able to function and move.

My lips could move and talk
Although my heart had stopped, I was still able to speak and communicate verbally.

And yet my heart stood still
Despite my ability to function physically and verbally, my heart remained in a state of pause.

Though not a single word was spoken
We did not have any verbal communication at this moment.

I could tell you knew
I sensed that you were aware of the effect you had on me.

That unfelt clasp of hands
We did not physically touch, but our connection was felt nonetheless.

Told me so well you knew
This unspoken connection made it clear that you were aware of the impact you had on me.

I never lived at all
Prior to this moment, I was simply existing, but not truly living or experiencing life.

Until the thrill of that moment
It was only in this moment that I truly experienced the excitement and passion of life.

When my heart stood still
It was during this moment that my heart paused, reflecting the intense emotions and feelings that I experienced upon seeing you.