Thelonious
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?
Looks like the ending
Unless I could have
One more chance to prove
Dear
My life's a wreck
You're making
You know that I'm yours
For just the taking




I'd gladly surrender
Body and soul

Overall Meaning

In Thelonious Monk's song "Thelonious," the lyrics express a longing and sadness for a lover who seems to be unattainable. The first verse describes the singer's deep love and devotion for this person, wishing they would reciprocate those feelings. The second verse portrays the singer's confusion and hurt over the fact that the one they love seems to be disregarding their emotions. However, even though the singer's heart is breaking, they still hold onto hope that they can prove their love and win over their lover.


The repeated phrase "Body and soul" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's intense passion and willingness to surrender themselves completely to this person. The final line, "You know that I'm yours for just the taking," portrays the singer's vulnerability and willingness to do whatever it takes to be with the one they love. Overall, "Thelonious" showcases the intensity and turmoil of unrequited love and the desire to win over someone who seems out of reach.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart
My emotions and feelings


Is sad and lonely
Are not happy and lack companionship


For you I sigh
I deeply long for you


For you dear only
Only for you, my love


Why haven't you
Do you not see


Seen it?
My love for you


I'm all for you
I am committed to you


Body and soul
With my entire being


I spend my days
My daily life and existence


In longing
Filled with desire


And wondering why
Questioning what went wrong


It's me you're wronging
You are hurting me


I tell you I mean it
My feelings are genuine


I'm all for you
I am devoted to you


Body and soul
With all that I am


I can't believe it
It's hard to comprehend


It's hard to conceive it
I can't imagine


That you'd
That you would


Turn away romance
Reject our love


Are you pretending?
Is this all an act?


Looks like the ending
Our love story might be over


Unless I could have
If only I could get


One more chance to prove
To show and demonstrate


Dear
My love


My life's a wreck
My life is in chaos


You're making
You are causing


You know that I'm yours
I belong to you


For just the taking
For you to have and take


I'd gladly surrender
I am willing to give in


Body and soul
Completely and without hesitation




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Italblessings

Love this album, and not just because of the cover. Favourite Monk album is 'Something in Blue' and the track of the same name.

postatility

some of Ben Riley's best playing with Monk

jazzandporn

El musico mas personal que conozco. Uno escucha el piano de Monk y sabe q es Monk

José Luis Villamizar

Thelonious, no puedes hacer una pieza con una sola nota: Thelonious.

Lonesome Blue

El mundo sigue siendo habitable siempre que suene Monk

Za Ka Lu

love that album cover

that.happend

My favorite of his albums

K B

Monk in his French Resistance Gear. Check out that French Machine Gun on his hip and the Cheese 🧀 and 🍇 Grapes on the table in his underground bunker! Monk paying his respect. Gotta love that! 👊👍

bubz75

🙏🏾🔥🙏🏾Awesome

Bruno Frey Nascimento

Great tune. Everyone, for Sheets from it, try to get Steve Cardenas's book about loads of TM tunes, it's in there, I have it. ;)

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