Mad About the Boy
The Easy Virtue Orchestra & Jessica Biel Lyrics
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And I know it's stupid to be mad about the boy
I'm so ashamed of it but must admit the sleepless nights I've had
About the boy
Oh, on the silver screen
He melts my foolish heart in every single scene
Although I'm quite aware that here and there are traces of the cad
Lord knows I'm not a fool girl
I really shouldn't care
Lord knows I'm not a school girl
Who's in the fury of her first affair
Will it ever cloy?
This odd diversity of misery and joy
I'm feeling quite insane and young again
And all because I'm mad about the boy
I'm feeling quite insane and young again
And all because I'm mad about the boy
The lyrics of "Mad About the Boy" express the feeling of being infatuated with someone, even though the person knows that it's foolish and possibly shameful. The singer admits to having sleepless nights and being embarrassed about the intensity of her attraction towards the boy, who is likely an actor in the movies or on television. She describes how watching him on the silver screen makes her heart melt, even though she knows there are moments when he behaves badly.
The second verse acknowledges that the singer is not naive or inexperienced when it comes to love, but that she is still consumed by her feelings for this particular boy. She wonders if she will ever stop feeling this way, despite the mixed emotions of misery and joy that this "odd diversity" brings her. The final lines of the song express the idea that her infatuation has made her feel youthful and crazy once again.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm mad about the boy
I am completely infatuated with this man
And I know it's stupid to be mad about the boy
I am aware that my feelings are irrational
I'm so ashamed of it but must admit the sleepless nights I've had
I am embarrassed that my obsession has caused me to lose sleep
About the boy
All of my thoughts are consumed by this man
Oh, on the silver screen
When I see him in movies
He melts my foolish heart in every single scene
I cannot resist his charms on screen
Although I'm quite aware that here and there are traces of the cad
Despite knowing that he can be dishonest
About the boy
I cannot stop thinking about him
Lord knows I'm not a fool girl
I am not naive
I really shouldn't care
I know I should not let this affect me
Lord knows I'm not a school girl
I am not inexperienced in matters of the heart
Who's in the fury of her first affair
This is not my first time feeling this way
Will it ever cloy?
Will these intense emotions ever fade?
This odd diversity of misery and joy
These conflicting feelings of pain and happiness
I'm feeling quite insane and young again
I feel like a teenager with a crush
And all because I'm mad about the boy
All of these emotions are because of my infatuation with him
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NOEL COWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@markchoate9021
Now I learn that one of the most beautiful women in the world can also sing like this??? She's the total package!
@videomannengismo5355
everyne can sing if they have million and trillions of money to pay for a music cotch.
@austenhead5303
@@videomannengismo5355You still have to do the learning and the practising, and you still have to have a decent voice and a decent ear to begin with, so definitely not "anyone".
But yes, you are correct in less absolute terms - privilege helps a LOT. Just having time to practise is a luxury. One I for example rarely have. I'm typing this on my work commute, and I doubt the other passengers would be happy with me if I practised my "Mad About the Boy" on the train. I certainly can't do it at work, and I don't have much time or privacy at home. So. Yeah. Privilege certainly helps.
@videomannengismo5355
@@austenhead5303 hehe. Good to hear your not killing you co-workers with your practice. I believe absolute everyone with a voice can sing good. Even Johnny cash said so. Like me I am tone deaf. But still I manage to learn how to sing a pretty hard song for my exame back in the days.
And I am NOT a good singer. I just practice a lot before and found a technic. To see this celebrites get so much love for not doing anything is beond me. But everyone is right for their opinion.
@devin630
Jessica has a beautiful voice. Totally impressed with her delivery. She should sing more. ✨❤️✨
@hestererlank8354
She sings better than her husband.
@brianingarfill1773
Wow, Amazing singing, arrangement and wonderful video backing, its the best rendition since the 1961 version by Diana Washington!!!
@marthaaldana4681
She has these marvillous voice! Why She didn't give us more of these great talento. I realy like her voice She shud be known by that too...
@wecanthandletruths
One of my favorite movies. Such a great song sung so beautifully by Jessica Biel.
@Rice8520
Oh! I didnt even expect such a classical beautiful voice from beauty Jɛʂʂįʗα! I'm deeply impressed! I'm mad about her voice!♥