I've Got You Under My Skin
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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I've got you under my skin
I have got you, deep in the heart of me
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me
I've got you under my skin

I'd tried so, not to give in
I said to myself this affair it never will go so well
But why should I try to resist when baby I know so well
I've got you under my skin

I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of having you near
In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear

Don't you know, little fool
You never can win
Use your mentality
Wake up to reality
But each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
'Cause I've got you under my skin

I would sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of having you near
In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats how it yells in my ear

Don't you know, little fool
You never can win
Why not use your mentality
Step up, wake up to reality
But each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin




Because I've got you under my skin
Yes, I've got you under my skin

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Rat Pack's "I've Got You Under My Skin" describe the intense feelings of infatuation and desire that the singer has for someone. The lyrics use the metaphor of having this person "under their skin" to convey the idea that they are deeply connected to them, and that the person is a part of them in some way. The lyrics also touch on the conflict that the singer feels about their feelings, acknowledging the warning voice that tells them that they can never win, but also unable to resist the power that this person holds over them.


The song has been interpreted in various ways, with some seeing it as a classic love song, while others interpret it as a song about addiction or obsession. The lyrics give a sense of the singer being unable to control their feelings and being drawn into a dangerous situation despite the risks.


Overall, "I've Got You Under My Skin" is a timeless classic that has been recorded by many artists over the years, but it is particularly associated with The Rat Pack and their iconic performances.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got you under my skin
I can't get you out of my mind


I have got you, deep in the heart of me
You are the most important thing to me


So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me
You are a fundamental part of my life


I'd tried so, not to give in
I tried to resist you


I said to myself this affair it never will go so well
I told myself that getting involved with you was a bad idea


But why should I try to resist when baby I know so well
But why resist when I know I want you


I'd sacrifice anything come what might
I am willing to do anything for you


For the sake of having you near
Just to have you close to me


In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night
Despite having doubts about us


And repeats, repeats in my ear
And keeps nagging me


Don't you know, little fool
You should know better


You never can win
This will not end well


Use your mentality
Think with your head


Wake up to reality
Realize what is really happening


But each time I do just the thought of you
But thinking of you alone stops me


Makes me stop before I begin
Prevents me from acting


Because I've got you under my skin
Because I can't stop thinking about you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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