My Funny Valentine
Thomas Quasthoff & Till Brönner Lyrics
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Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you're my favorite work of art.
Is your figure less than greek
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
But don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine, stay
Each day is valentines day.
Is your figure less than greek
Is your mouth a little weak
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
But don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine, stay
Each day is valentines day.
The lyrics of "My Funny Valentine" by Thomas Quasthoff & Till Brönner describes a unique and unconventional love. The song talks about a person who is not beautiful in a classical sense but is still dear to the singer. The lyrics express how the looks and appearance of the valentine are not essential in love, and it's the person's inner self that matters the most. The valentine may not be perfect, but the singer is deeply in love with them, and they make him happy. The song portrays the unique beauty of the valentine and how the singer appreciates them and finds them attractive.
The lyrics also highlight the fact that the valentine is not flawless and has imperfections, which makes them unique and special. The line "Your looks are laughable, unphotographable, yet you're my favorite work of art" suggests that the valentine's appearance is unusual but still beautiful. He doesn't judge the valentine based on their looks, but instead, he loves their personality and character.
The song ultimately emphasizes unconditional love and acceptance. The singer encourages the valentine not to change for him and to stay how they are. The last line "Each day is valentines day" conveys the continuous love that the singer has for his valentine, implying that love doesn't need a specific day or occasion to be celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
My funny valentine
You, my beloved, are the most unique and one of a kind person I have ever come across
Sweet comic valentine
You, my dear, have a way of making me laugh and bringing joy into my life
You make me smile with my heart
Your presence in my life is so impactful that it reaches my heart and brings me immense happiness
Your looks are laughable
Your physical appearance may not be conventionally attractive, but that doesn't matter to me in the slightest
Unphotographable
No picture could capture the essence of your beauty and unique qualities
Yet you're my favorite work of art.
Despite your looks not being classically beautiful, you are still the most precious and valuable thing in my life
Is your figure less than greek
You may not have the perfectly chiseled physique of a Greek god or goddess
Is your mouth a little weak
Perhaps you don't have the most confident or powerful voice
When you open it to speak
When you do speak, perhaps it's not the most commanding or authoritative voice
Are you smart?
But that doesn't matter, because what's most important to me is your intellect and personality
But don't change a hair for me
I don't want you to change anything about yourself to please me
Not if you care for me
My love for you is unconditional and I don't want you to sacrifice your true self for me
Stay little valentine, stay
Stay with me always, my dear
Each day is valentines day.
Because of you, every day is filled with love and happiness, like it is Valentine's Day every day
Contributed by Gianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.