Body and Soul
Thelonious Monk Lyrics


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My heart is sad and lonely
For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul

I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I'm all for you body and soul

I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear

My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul

My life a wreck you're making




You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul

Overall Meaning

In Thelonious Monk's song "Body and Soul," the lyrics express a deep sense of longing and sadness from the singer towards another person. The singer sings of how their heart is sad and lonely, sighing for the other person, and how they are all for them body and soul. The second verse deepens this sense of longing and confusion, as the singer wonders why they are being wronged by the other person and spending their days in endless longing. They express that they cannot believe the situation and find it hard to conceive that the other person would turn away romance. The song ends with the singer surrendering themselves to the other person, and their life being a wreck.


Overall, the lyrics of "Body and Soul" explore themes of unrequited love, longing, and heartbreak. The singer is consumed by their love for the other person, who seems to be either unaware of their feelings or purposely causing them pain. Through the lyrics, the singer expresses their willingness to give themselves entirely to the other person, body and soul, even if it means their life is a wreck.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart is sad and lonely
I am feeling very unhappy and alone.


For you I sigh, for you dear only
I yearn for your love and attention, and nobody else's.


Why haven't you seen it
I am puzzled as to why you do not recognize my love for you.


I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely and wholeheartedly devoted to you, both physically and emotionally.


I spend my days in longing
I am constantly consumed with desire and longing for you, every single day.


And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I am confused as to why you are hurting me and treating me unfairly.


I tell you I mean it
I am being completely sincere and honest with you.


I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely and wholeheartedly devoted to you, both physically and emotionally.


I can't believe it
I am shocked and unable to comprehend what is happening.


It's hard to conceive it
It is difficult for me to understand or accept the reality of the situation.


That you'd turn away romance
I find it hard to believe that you are rejecting my offers of love and affection.


Are you pretending
I am questioning whether or not you are being truthful with me.


It looks like the ending
It seems like our relationship is coming to a close.


Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
I hope that you will give me another opportunity to demonstrate my love for you.


My life a wreck you're making
You are causing great distress and turmoil in my life.


You know I'm yours for just the taking
I am completely devoted to you and would do anything for you.


I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I would joyfully and willingly give all of myself, both physically and emotionally, to you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER FRANCIS BARRY, SERENA LAUREN RYDER, LAURA PERGOLIZZI

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