The Very Thought of You
Embracing Daydreams: The Profound Essence of 'The Very Thought of You' by Albert King
Lyrics
The very thought of you
The singer expresses the emotional impact of thinking about the person addressed in the song.
And I forget to do
The intense focus on the person leads to forgetting routine or mundane tasks.
The little ordinary things
The reference to neglecting ordinary things suggests the overpowering influence of the person on the singer's thoughts.
That everyone ought to do
Emphasizes that the distraction from routine is a common experience for everyone.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
Describes the state of living in a dreamlike world, emphasizing the joy and contentment derived from thoughts of the person.
I'm happy as a king
Compares the singer's happiness to that of a king, highlighting the blissful state induced by thoughts of the person.
And foolish though it may seem
Acknowledges the potential irrationality of the happiness, but asserts its importance to the singer.
To me that's everything
States that this seemingly foolish happiness is everything to the singer, underscoring its significance.
The mere idea of you
Expresses the profound impact and importance of the very idea of the person addressed.
The longing here for you
Conveys a deep yearning and desire for the person, emphasizing the emotional longing.
You'll never know how slow
Highlights the perceived slowness of time when the singer is not near the person, underscoring the impatience of waiting.
The moments go till I'm near to you
Continues to emphasize the impact of the person's presence on the perception of time.
I see your face in every flower
Draws a metaphorical connection between the person and nature, suggesting a pervasive influence on the singer's surroundings.
Your eyes in stars above
Extends the metaphor to the celestial, further emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of the person's influence.
It's just the thought of you
Reiterates that the primary source of joy is the mere thought of the person.
The very thought of you, my love
Confirms that the very thought of the person is a profound and essential aspect of love.
I see your face in every flower
Repeats the metaphor of seeing the person in nature, reinforcing the ubiquity of their presence in the singer's perception.
Your eyes in stars above
Reiterates the celestial metaphor, emphasizing the person's influence in both earthly and cosmic realms.
It's the thought of you
Summarizes that the very thought of the person is the central focus and source of happiness for the singer.
The very thought of you, my dear
Affectionately addresses the person as "my dear," reinforcing the personal and emotional connection described throughout the song.
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