The Dave Brubeck Quartet was an American modern jazz group formed in San Fr… Read Full Bio ↴The Dave Brubeck Quartet was an American modern jazz group formed in San Francisco in 1951 by jazz pianist Dave Brubeck (1920-2012). In what became known as the band's classic line-up, the band featured Joe Morello (1928–2011) on drums, Eugene Wright (1923-2020) on bass, and Paul Desmond (1924-1977) on saxophone. The band remains best-known for their use of odd time signatures, and were a premier group in the cool jazz movement. They produced several standards, including Take Five and Blue Rondo à la Turk.

Throughout the years, and changing line-ups, the group maintained a strong fan-base among jazz fans of all ages.

Exactly Like You
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics

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I never knew I could love anybody,
Baby, like I'm loving you;
Never realized what a pair of eyes and a baby smile could do.
I can't sleep, I can't eat,
I never knew a single soul could be so sweet,
I never knew I could love anybody,
Honey, like I'm loving you.

Overall Meaning

The Dave Brubeck Quartet's song "Exactly Like You" is a romantic love song that is about the singer's newfound love for someone. The lyrics express the idea that the singer never knew they were capable of feeling such strong emotions for anyone until they met the person they are singing to. The "pair of eyes and a baby smile" of the person they are singing about has captured the singer's heart and they can't sleep or eat because they are so consumed by their feelings.

The lyrics of "Exactly Like You" are simple, but convey a powerful message about the transformative nature of love. The singer is experiencing emotions they never thought possible and is reveling in the experience of being in love. The use of "I never knew" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that love has opened up a whole new world for the singer and they are grateful for it.

Overall, "Exactly Like You" is a sweet and heartfelt song that captures the joy and wonder of falling in love.

Line by Line Meaning

I never knew I could love anybody,
I never thought it was possible for me to feel love for anyone,

Baby, like I'm loving you;
But now I love you so much, my affection for you makes me feel like a child.

Never realized what a pair of eyes and a baby smile could do.
I didn't understand the power of someone's eyes and smile to make me feel so happy and content.

I can't sleep, I can't eat,
My love for you consumes me so much that I struggle to even function normally.

I never knew a single soul could be so sweet,
You have such a kind and loving personality that I never thought was possible in just one person.

I never knew I could love anybody,
Once again, I am in amazement of my feelings for you.

Honey, like I'm loving you.
My love for you is so strong that I can't help but call you a sweet nickname to express it.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PAUL WHITEMAN, RAYMOND B EGAN, ROY MARSH, TOM PITTS

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