Embraceable You
The Ruby Braff George Barnes Quartet Lyrics
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Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Just one look at you
My heart grew tipsy in me,
You and you alone
Bring out the gypsy in me!
Above all, I want my arms about you!
Don't be a naughty baby,
Come to papa, come to papa, do!
My sweet embraceable you!
The song “Embraceable You” by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin has been recorded by countless musicians, and it's considered one of the greatest love songs ever written. The opening lines, “Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you! Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!” set the tone for a romantic and passionate love affair. The singer is overwhelmed by the beauty and charm of their lover and begs to be embraced. The line “You and you alone bring out the gypsy in me!” is particularly striking, suggesting that the lover has awakened a sense of adventure and wanderlust in the singer's soul. The song continues with the singer expressing their desire to hold their lover and also playfully commanding them to “Come to papa, come to papa, do!”
Line by Line Meaning
Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Hold me tightly, my dear and lovable partner!
Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Hold me tight, as there is no one else like you!
Just one look at you
A single glance at you
My heart grew tipsy in me,
Caused my heart to flutter and feel intoxicatingly light
You and you alone
It is solely you who
Bring out the gypsy in me!
Inspires my inner wanderlust and free spirit
I love all, the many charms about you!
I am enamored with all of your positive qualities and endearing traits.
Above all, I want my arms about you!
Most of all, I desire to hold you in my embrace.
Don't be a naughty baby,
Please don't be mischievous or disobedient,
Come to papa, come to papa, do!
Come to me, affectionately referred to as 'papa'
My sweet embraceable you!
You, my darling partner, who I long to hug tightly!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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