Funny Face
Tony Evans And His Orchestra Lyrics


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Frankie, dear, your birthday gift reveals to me
That at heart you're really not so bad.
If I add, why our funny face appeals to me.
Please don't think I've suddenly gone mad.
You have all the qualities of Peter Pan,
I'd go far before I'd find a sweeter pan
And yet
I love your funny face,
Your sunny, funny face,
For you're a cutie
With more than beauty
You've got a lot
Of personality N.T.
A thousand laughs I've found
In having you around.
Through you're not Gloria Swanson,
For worlds I'd not replace
Your sunny, funny face.

Needn't tell me that I'm not so pretty, dear,
When my looking glass and I agree,
In the contest at Atlantic City, dear,
Miss America I'd never be,
Truth to tell, though, you're not such a bad lot yourself,
As a Paul Swan, you are not so hot yourself.
And yet.

I love your funny face,
Your sunny, funny face,
You can't repair it,
So I declare it
Is quite all right

Like Ronald Colman?

So's your ol' man!
Yet it's very clear,
I'm glad when you are near.
Though you're no Handsome Harry
For worlds I'd not replace
Your sunny funny face.

I love that funny face,
That sunny, funny face
Thought it upsets one,
In time, it gets one,
That's true, for you
Have personality for two.
Those eyes! Those nose! Those cheek!
Won't make a movie sheik,
But though you're not patootie,
For worlds I'd not replace
Your sunny, funny face.

I love your funny face,
Your sunny, funny face,
You never bother
About your father.
Have you no shame?
You're just a mutt and nothing but!
Yet when you wag your tail,
You'll never be for sale.
Though you're no Rin Tin Tin, dear,




For worlds I'd not replace
Your sunny, funny face.

Overall Meaning

The song "Funny Face" by Tony Evans And His Orchestra is a playful and lighthearted love song that celebrates the unique and endearing qualities of a partner's appearance. The lyrics suggest that the singer finds their significant other's "funny face" charming and attractive, despite societal ideals of beauty. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that the birthday gift they received from their partner reveals a kind and thoughtful heart. They express their fondness for the unconventional aspects of their partner's appearance, comparing them to the beloved character Peter Pan. The lyrics playfully assert that the partner's "funny face" is not conventionally beautiful, but it holds a special charm that the singer finds irresistible.


Throughout the song, the singer continues to emphasize their love for their partner's unique features and personality. They acknowledge that their own self-perception aligns with the partner's assessment of their own appearance. The lyrics humorously reference a beauty contest in Atlantic City, highlighting that they would never win the title of Miss America. However, they counter that their partner is not without flaws either, comparing them to the not-so-popular Paul Swan. Despite these comparisons, they express their genuine affection and joy when their partner is near.


The song encapsulates the idea that true love surpasses conventional beauty standards and is about embracing each other's individuality and quirks. It suggests that love is not solely based on physical attractiveness but also on the connection, personality, and happiness that a partner brings into one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Frankie, dear, your birthday gift reveals to me
The present you gave me on your birthday shows me something about you.


That at heart you're really not so bad.
Despite any flaws, you have a kind nature deep down.


If I add, why our funny face appeals to me.
Allow me to explain why I find your unique and amusing appearance attractive.


Please don't think I've suddenly gone mad.
I hope you don't think I've lost my sanity by expressing my feelings.


You have all the qualities of Peter Pan,
You possess the charming qualities similar to those of Peter Pan.


I'd go far before I'd find a sweeter pan
I would search extensively before finding someone as endearing as you.


And yet
Despite all that has been mentioned,


I love your funny face,
I deeply adore your amusing countenance,


Your sunny, funny face,
Your cheerful and comical visage,


For you're a cutie
You are undeniably adorable


With more than beauty
Your appeal goes beyond physical attractiveness


You've got a lot
You possess many


Of personality N.T.
A vibrant and captivating personality


A thousand laughs I've found
I have discovered countless moments of joy


In having you around.
Simply by your presence in my life.


Through you're not Gloria Swanson,
Although you may not resemble Gloria Swanson,


For worlds I'd not replace
I wouldn't exchange you


Your sunny, funny face.
Your radiant and amusing countenance.


Needn't tell me that I'm not so pretty, dear,
You don't need to remind me that I'm not conventionally attractive, my love.


When my looking glass and I agree,
Both my reflection and I acknowledge this fact.


In the contest at Atlantic City, dear,
Even if I were to participate in the Atlantic City pageant, my love,


Miss America I'd never be,
I would never be crowned Miss America.


Truth to tell, though, you're not such a bad lot yourself,
To be honest, my dear, in comparison, you are not so unattractive yourself.


As a Paul Swan, you are not so hot yourself.
Just like Paul Swan, you also don't possess exceptional physical beauty.


And yet.
However,


I love your funny face,
Still, I am deeply enamored by your amusing countenance,


Your sunny, funny face,
Your cheerful and comical visage,


You can't repair it,
You cannot change it,


So I declare it
Hence, I proclaim


Is quite all right
That it is perfectly acceptable


Like Ronald Colman?
Similar to Ronald Colman?


So's your ol' man!
Your father shares the same quality!


Yet it's very clear,
However, it is evident


I'm glad when you are near.
I feel joy when you are in close proximity.


Though you're no Handsome Harry
Although you may not be as conventionally handsome as Harry,


For worlds I'd not replace
I wouldn't trade you


Your sunny funny face.
Your cheerful and amusing countenance.


I love that funny face,
I adore that amusing countenance,


That sunny, funny face
That radiant and comical visage


Thought it upsets one,
Even though it may bother some individuals,


In time, it gets one,
Over time, it captivates one,


That's true, for you
That holds true for you


Have personality for two.
You possess an abundance of charm and charisma.


Those eyes! Those nose! Those cheek!
The distinctive features of your eyes, nose, and cheeks!


Won't make a movie sheik,
You may not resemble a suave film star,


But though you're not patootie,
Yet, even if you're not conventionally attractive,


For worlds I'd not replace
I wouldn't exchange you


Your sunny, funny face.
Your radiant and amusing countenance.


I love your funny face,
I deeply adore your amusing countenance,


Your sunny, funny face,
Your cheerful and comical visage,


You never bother
You never cause any trouble


About your father.
Regarding your father.


Have you no shame?
Don't you feel any embarrassment?


You're just a mutt and nothing but!
You're merely an ordinary person with no noteworthy qualities!


Yet when you wag your tail,
But when you display your joy and excitement,


You'll never be for sale.
You can never be bought or replaced.


Though you're no Rin Tin Tin, dear,
Although you may not be as remarkable as Rin Tin Tin, my love,


For worlds I'd not replace
I wouldn't trade you


Your sunny, funny face.
Your cheerful and amusing countenance.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN

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