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I Get A Kick Out Of You
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics
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Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
So tell me why should it be true
That I get a kick out of you?
Some get a kick from cocaine
I'm sure that if I took even one sniff
That would bore me terrifically too
I get a kick every time I see you're
Standing there before me
I get a kick though it's clear to me
You obviously don't adore me
I get no kick in a plane
Flying too high with some guy in the sky
Is my idea of nothing to do
Yet, I get a kick out of you
I get no kick from champagne
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
So tell me why should it be true
That I get my kick out of you?
Some get a kick from cocaine
I'm sure that if I took even one sniff
That would bore me terrifically too
Yet, I get a kick out of you
I get a kick every time I see you're
Standing there before me
I get a kick though it's clear to me
You obviously don't adore me
I get no kick in a plane
Flying too high with some guy in the sky
Is my idea of nothing to do
Yet, I get a kick, I get a kick
I get my kicks out of you
The Dave Brubeck Quartet's rendition of Cole Porter's "I Get A Kick Out Of You" is a classic jazz ballad exploring the addictive power of love. The first verse dismisses the thrill of alcohol and cocaine as a source of gratification. The singer does not find joy in these fleeting pleasures, yet they find themselves completely mesmerized by the person they are singing to. In fact, the contrast drawn between the lack of excitement in alcohol and cocaine and the reverie brought on by their love is further emphasizing the special place the person holds in the singer's heart.
The second verse further explores the theme of addiction. The singer notes their lack of enthusiasm for flying or planes, but finds themselves completely enthralled when in the presence of the person they love. The lyrics speak to the depth of their obsession, juxtaposing a mundane task with the electric shock of feeling for this other person. The final verse is a repetition of the first verse, with a focus on the incongruity of the singer's lack of attraction to alcohol and drugs in contrast to their irresistible infatuation with the other person. Overall, the song speaks to the power of love and the addictive nature of a person one cannot help but adore.
Line by Line Meaning
I get no kick from champagne
Drinking champagne does not excite me or make me happy.
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
Drinking any type of alcohol does not excite me or make me happy.
So tell me why should it be true
I wonder why I find enjoyment and excitement from being around you despite not feeling that way about other things.
That I get a kick out of you?
Despite not getting excited about other things, being around you brings me joy and excitement.
Some get a kick from cocaine
Some people find enjoyment and excitement from using drugs like cocaine.
I'm sure that if I took even one sniff
I am confident that if I were to try using cocaine it would not bring me any happiness or enjoyment.
That would bore me terrifically too
I am certain that using cocaine would not excite me or make me happy, just like drinking alcohol doesn't.
Yet, I get a kick out of you
Despite not getting excited about other things, being around you brings me joy and excitement.
I get a kick every time I see you're
Every time I see you, I feel a rush of excitement and joy.
Standing there before me
When you are in my presence, I feel happy and excited.
I get a kick though it's clear to me
Even though I know you don't feel the same way about me, just being around you still brings me joy and excitement.
You obviously don't adore me
It is clear to me that you do not have feelings of love or adoration towards me.
I get no kick in a plane
Flying in an airplane doesn't excite me or bring me joy.
Flying too high with some guy in the sky
Flying in an airplane with another person doesn't bring me joy either.
Is my idea of nothing to do
I find the idea of flying in a plane with someone to be unexciting and boring.
Yet, I get a kick out of you
Despite not getting excited about other things, being around you brings me joy and excitement.
I get my kicks out of you
You are the one thing that brings me joy and excitement, despite not feeling that way about other things.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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