The Very Thought of You
Tony Bennett duet with Ana Carolina Lyrics
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And I forget to do
Those little ordinary things
That everyone ought to do.
I′m living in a kind of daydream,
I'm happy as a king.
And foolish though it may seem, to me that′s everything.
The longing here for you.
You'll never know how slow
The moments go
Till I'm near to you.
I see your face in every flower.
Your eyes in stars above.
It′s just the thought of you,
The very thought of you, my love.
You′ll never know how slow
The moments go
Till I'm near to you.
I see your face in every flower.
Your eyes in stars above.
It′s just the thought of you,
The very thought of you, my love.
In “The Very Thought of You,” Tony Bennett and Ana Carolina sing about how the mere thought of their beloved can transport them to a state of happiness and make them forget about their responsibilities. The song talks about how the very thought of the person they love can make the singer feel like they’re living in a daydream, and they feel happy and content despite not being physically near their loved one. The singer expresses their longing for that special someone and how time seems to slow down till they are reunited.
The lyrics of the song invoke images of a romantic relationship full of passion, devotion, and longing. The singer sees their loved one's face in every flower and their eyes in the stars above. The song is a testament to the power of love and how it can affect the singer's perception of time and reality. The singer is content with just the mere thought of their love, and that's everything to them.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you
The mere idea of you brings great joy and happiness to me
And I forget to do
I am so wrapped up in my daydreams of you that I forget to do the ordinary things that life requires
Those little ordinary things
These small, mundane tasks seem insignificant in comparison to the grandeur of my thoughts about you
That everyone ought to do
Though I know I should not neglect the ordinary tasks of life, the prospect of thinking about you overrides my sense of responsibility
I'm living in a kind of daydream
My thoughts of you have taken me to a place where reality no longer matters - I am lost in a world of imagination
I'm happy as a king
In this daydream state, I am elated beyond measure, just as a king would be in his triumph
And foolish though it may seem, to me that′s everything
Although it may appear foolish to others, to me, the value of my daydreams and thoughts of you surpasses anything else in this world
The longing here for you
I feel a strong yearning to be with you whenever we are apart
You'll never know how slow
Time seems to slow to a crawl when I am away from you
The moments go
Every second feels like a minute, and every minute feels like an hour without you by my side
Till I'm near to you
Only when I am close to you does time begin to move at a regular pace again
I see your face in every flower
Your image is permanently etched in my mind, so much so that I see you everywhere, even in the petals of flowers
Your eyes in stars above
The beauty of the stars in the sky pales in comparison to the brilliance of your eyes in my mind
It's just the thought of you
All that I need to bring me happiness is the mere idea of your existence in this world
The very thought of you, my love
This thought of you is not just a passing fancy but a deep, abiding love that is eternal
Writer(s): Ray Noble
Contributed by Chase W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeffkahn8039
Tony is gone, he will never be forgotten, may his memory be a blessing.
@jazmeen8886
I have watched all videos of Tony Bennett duets. This here is the one with the most chemistry. He clearly has a crush on her, and her to him. The body language, expressions beyond the song is so pronounced. The good old days, Tony we will miss you.
@29472739
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@onearmy942
She looks like she is absolutely having the time of her life singing along side of Mr. Bennett, what a wonderful duet! Bravo!
@judybargenquast7669
She sure does. He is just so classy handsome.
@zeusincoming282
I'm feel fortunate that he lived long enough for me to experience his talent.
@lotus0818
Beautiful Duet....Rest In Peace Mr. Bennett! Always remembered on my life's journey! <3
@jamesdokoupil5710
Her voice, her smile......Wow! His voice, his style......OMG! Together they are heavenly.
@alondragonzalezgonzales4482
Has dicho la definición perfecta Inolvidables .Bennet y Ana,Carolina son un dueto armónico en voces ,la belleza y encanto de ella ,la elegancia de él .
Me fascinan y con nadie hizo mejor Dúeto.Adorables que dama tan bella,con un carisma precioso. ❤❤
@mingyinglin7284
I also like her smile and mellow voice