Where Are You?
Wesla Whitfield Lyrics

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You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true
And I am a fool for beauty
Fooled by a feeling that because I have found you
I could have bound you too

You are too beautiful for one man alone
For one lucky fool to be with
When there are other men

With eyes of their own to see with

Love does not stand sharing
Not if one cares
Have you been comparing
My every kiss with theirs

If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you
It's not through a sense of duty
You are too beautiful
And I am a fool for beauty

Love does not stand sharing
Not if one cares
Have you been comparing
My every kiss with theirs

If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you
It's not through a sense of duty

You are too beautiful
And I am a fool for beauty

Overall Meaning

In "You Are Too Beautiful," Wesla Whitfield sings about how her lover is too beautiful for her to believe that he's real. She calls herself a fool for beauty who's been fooled by the feeling of finding him. She also acknowledges that other men will see how beautiful he is and draws attention to the fact that love doesn't stand sharing. She wonders if he's been comparing her every kiss with theirs. She sings that if she's faithful to him, it's not through a sense of duty, but because he is too beautiful and she's a fool for beauty.

The song deals with the idea of beauty and how it can be overwhelming. The singer feels insecure about her own worthiness of her lover and fears losing him to someone else because of his beauty. She does not want to share him, but at the same time, she recognizes that he is too beautiful to be kept by just one person. Essentially, the song is about the vulnerability that comes with loving someone who is perceived as being too beautiful.

Overall, "You Are Too Beautiful" is a bittersweet and reflective song that captures the complexities of love and beauty. It highlights the insecurities that can arise when one loves someone who is considered to be out of their league. At the same time, it celebrates the beauty of love and acknowledges that having such a beautiful partner is a joy and a challenge.

Line by Line Meaning

You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true
You are so stunning that it is difficult to believe that you exist

And I am a fool for beauty
I am a person who is easily deceived by good looks

Fooled by a feeling that because I have found you
I am mistaken in believing that just because I have found you, I can keep you

I could have bound you too
I thought I could force you to stay with me

You are too beautiful for one man alone
You are too breathtaking to be with only one person

For one lucky fool to be with
Only a fortunate person will be with you

When there are other men
There are other men who desire you as well

With eyes of their own to see with
With their own eyes, they can see your beauty and appeal

Love does not stand sharing
Love cannot be shared with others

Not if one cares
Not if one truly loves

Have you been comparing
Have you been comparing me to other men