My Funny Valentine
carson smith Lyrics
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You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
Are you smiling?
But don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little Valentine, stay
Each day is Valentine's Day
The song "My Funny Valentine" by Carson Smith is a beautiful and emotional ballad that captures the essence of love perfectly. The song begins by describing the subject of the love, a funny Valentine who is sweet and makes the singer's heart smile. The words convey deep affection and admiration for the person, who may not be perfect but is still the singer's favorite work of art. The lyrics continue by acknowledging that the Valentine's look may be laughable and unphotographable, but this does not matter as the person is still the most loved.
The chorus of the song talks about how the person's figure may not be compared to Greek statues or whether their voice may not be powerful, but it is their presence and smile that matter. The person is perfect to the singer, and there is no need for any changes. The final words of the song ask the Valentine to stay, and each day can be Valentine's Day if they do. It is a song that captures the feeling of adoration, love and celebrating someone who may be seen as imperfect but is loved and cherished for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
My funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine
You might not be conventionally attractive or perfect, but there is something unique and charming about you that makes my heart ache for you.
You make me smile with my heart
Your presence fills me with joy and happiness that I feel in my entire being and not just my face.
Your looks are laughable
Your appearance can be a source of amusement to some, but that does not diminish your worth to me in any way.
Unphotographable
You are beyond the reach of any camera or visual representation as there is something enigmatic and ineffable about you that can not be captured in any image.
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Despite your imperfections, you are still beautiful and precious to me, and I admire you like a great masterpiece.
Is your figure less than Greek?
Are you not adhering to the rigid standards of beauty remotely resembling the idealized perfection of ancient Greek sculptures?
Is your mouth a little weak?
Do you struggle to articulate yourself confidently, or do you stutter or stammer while speaking?
When you open it to speak, are you smiling?
Is your smile your go-to response while communicating, even while dealing with darker emotions or thoughts?
But don't change a hair for me
I love and appreciate you just the way you are, and I don't want you to change anything about yourself just to fit someone's narrow-minded ideas of beauty or perfection.
Not if you care for me
My affection and admiration for you does not depend on your looks, but on your personality, your qualities, and your character that are above and beyond your physical appearance.
Stay little Valentine, stay
Don't leave my side and stay with me, just how you are, forever.
Each day is Valentine's Day
My love and devotion for you are not constrained to merely one day of the year, and I will cherish and adore you every day, for the rest of my life.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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