Getting to know you
Veronica Swift Lyrics
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But a true and honest thought
That if you become a teacher
By your pupils you'll be taught
As a teacher I've been learning
You'll forgive me if I boast
And I've now become an expert
On the subject I like most
Getting to know you
Getting to know all about you
Getting to like you
Getting to hope you like me
Getting to know you
Putting it my way
But nicely
You are precisely
My cup of tea
Getting to know you
Getting to feel free and easy
When I am with you
Getting to know what to say
Haven't you noticed
Suddenly I'm bright and breezy?
Because of all the beautiful and new
Things I'm learning about you
Day by day
Getting to know you
Getting to know all about you
Getting to like you
Getting to hope you like me
Getting to know you
Putting it my way
But nicely
You are precisely
My cup of tea
Getting to know you
Getting to feel free and easy
When I am with you
Getting to know what to say
Haven't you noticed
Suddenly I'm bright and breezy?
Because of all those beautiful and new
Things I'm learning about you
Day by day
Getting to know you
Getting to know all about you
Getting to like you
Getting to hope you like me
Getting to know you
Putting it my way
But nicely
You are precisely
My cup of tea
Ooh, getting to know you
Getting to feel free and easy
When I am with you
Getting to know what to say
Haven't you noticed
Suddenly I'm bright and breezy?
Because of all the beautiful and new
Things I'm learning about you
And yearning about you
Beautiful and new things
Get to know all of those new things
Day by day
Day by day
In the song Getting to Know You, Veronica Swift sings about her experience as a teacher and how she has learned just as much from her students as they have learned from her. She describes the process of getting to know someone and how it can be a beautiful and fulfilling experience. The lyrics suggest that getting to know someone can bring about feelings of freedom and ease, as well as a sense of excitement and anticipation for what's to come.
Swift uses the metaphor of becoming an expert in the subject one likes most to describe the process of getting to know and understand someone. Throughout the song, she emphasises the importance of mutual liking and respect in any relationship, whether it be between a teacher and her students or between two people getting to know each other. She also suggests that putting things one's own way can be done in a kind and respectful manner and that it is important to be precise about the things one likes, as it can be a sign of compatibility.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a very ancient saying
There's an old saying that's been around for a long time
But a true and honest thought
And it's a thought that is honest and true
That if you become a teacher
The saying goes that if you become a teacher
By your pupils you'll be taught
You will actually end up learning from your students
As a teacher I've been learning
And as a teacher, I can attest to this
You'll forgive me if I boast
Sorry if this sounds like bragging
And I've now become an expert
But I really have become an expert
On the subject I like most
On the subject that I am most passionate about
Getting to know you
I'm spending time getting to know you
Getting to know all about you
Learning all the details about you
Getting to like you
And starting to really like you
Getting to hope you like me
And hoping that you like me too
Getting to know you
Spending time to learn about you
Putting it my way
Expressing myself in my own unique way
But nicely
But always being kind and respectful
You are precisely
You are exactly
My cup of tea
Someone who I really enjoy spending time with
Getting to feel free and easy
Feeling relaxed and comfortable
When I am with you
Whenever I'm spending time with you
Getting to know what to say
Feeling more comfortable and confident in what to say
Haven't you noticed
Have you realized
Suddenly I'm bright and breezy?
That I've been feeling happier and more relaxed?
Because of all the beautiful and new
It's because I'm constantly learning new things
Things I'm learning about you
Things that I'm discovering about you
Day by day
As time goes on
And yearning about you
And even starting to long for you
Beautiful and new things
All these exciting, new experiences
Get to know all of those new things
I'm really eager to learn all these new things
Day by day
Every single day
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Ii Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deboraarmstrong3690
I love how this gets jazzier as she goes along.
@jimday233
Beautiful voice and song
@francinelucas5084
I love Veronica swift she is amazing she put her owen twist on the song emit cohen playing piano he is phenomenal as well.
@charsibaba6960
Killing it , Bravo !
@tonymorga7720
Like I said she is not singing their is a great jazz spirt that comes in and out of her ,She is the singer of our time
@kofthebaskervilles
Every time i hear Veronica sing i'm more impressed.
@stevevassallo8201
Agreed best song and amazingly sung here by Veronica Swift
@timlewisjazz
this is awesome! thanks!
@paulrandall7986
Could listen to you all day ...
@roberthelms1737
The great ones enunciate.