Paris was born on the 11th January 1900. His brother, Sidney de Paris, was also a musician. The two brothers started a band in the late 1940s called New New Orleans Jazz. It featured Omer Simeon, the famed clarinettist with Jelly Roll Morton. Other legendary jazzmen who served in the band from time to time were drummers Zutty Singleton and Freddie Moore. The banjo chair was filled first by Eddie Gibbs and later by Lee Blair. Don Kirkpatrick was the piano player who played with them most often. This band became an institution in New York City during the 1950s, toured the world in the late 1950s, and recorded extensively.
Paris died on the 3rd January 1973.
I've Got You Under My Skin
Wilbur De Paris Lyrics
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I've got you deep in the heart of me.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
I've got you under my skin.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
I've got you under my skin?
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
But each time that I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.
I would sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, how it yells in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win
Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?
And each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.
And I like you under my skin.
The song "I've Got You Under My Skin" is a classic love song that has been covered by numerous artists throughout the years. The lyrics describe the intense level of attraction that the singer feels for someone, comparing it to having that person "under their skin". The singer admits to trying to resist the temptation of this person, but ultimately cannot help but give in to their desire. Despite warnings from others that this relationship cannot end well, the singer is willing to sacrifice anything just to be near this person. The song ends with a declaration that the singer likes having this person under their skin, implying that their attraction to them is not going away anytime soon.
The lyrics of this song are both romantic and slightly dangerous, as the singer seems to be overpowered by their attraction to this person. The repeated warning to "use your mentality, wake up to reality" serves as a reminder of the potentially dangerous consequences of falling too deeply in love. The song's use of metaphors is effective in conveying the depth of the singer's feelings, as they compare their attraction to the physical sensation of having someone under their skin. This song explores the idea that love can be all-consuming and can make someone feel as though they have lost control of their own emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got you under my skin.
You've become an obsession that's deeply ingrained in me.
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
Your influence is so strong that it's rooted in my very being.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
Your presence is so profound that you're integrated into my identity.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I attempted to resist falling for you.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
I warned myself that pursuing you would end poorly.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well I've got you under my skin?
Despite my efforts, I can't resist you because you've become a part of me.
I'd sacrifice anything come what might For the sake of havin' you near
I'm willing to give up whatever it takes to be close to you.
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night And repeats, repeats in my ear, Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Even though I hear a voice cautioning against pursuing you, I can't help myself.
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
The voice urges me to be rational and face the truth.
But each time that I do just the thought of you Makes me stop before I begin
Whenever I try to listen to reason, thoughts of you halt me in my tracks.
Cause I've got you under my skin.
Your hold over me is too strong to shake.
And I like you under my skin.
I'm content being consumed by my love for you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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