The Very Thought of You
Captivated Dreams: The Essence of Love in 'The Very Thought of You'
Lyrics
The very thought of you and I forget to do
The singer is expressing that thinking about their significant other makes them forget about daily tasks.
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
Everyday responsibilities and chores are overlooked when the person is consumed by thoughts of their loved one.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
The singer describes being in a dreamlike state, possibly suggesting a heightened emotional or romantic experience.
I'm happy as a king
The emotional state is equated to happiness, using the metaphor of being as content as a king.
And foolish though it may seem
Despite the feelings being considered foolish by others, they are significant and valuable to the singer.
To me that's everything
The thoughts of the loved one are everything to the singer, emphasizing the depth of their emotional connection.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
The concept or mere idea of the loved one brings about a deep sense of longing in the singer.
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
The passage of time feels slow when the loved one is not near, underscoring the impact of their presence on the singer's perception of time.
I see your face in every flower
The loved one's presence is so vivid in the singer's mind that they see aspects of them in nature, such as flowers.
Your eyes in stars above
The connection is further emphasized by perceiving the loved one's eyes in the stars, suggesting a romantic and celestial connection.
It's just the thought of you
The singer reiterates that it's the mere thought of the loved one that holds significant emotional weight.
The very thought of you, my love
A reaffirmation of the impact of thinking about the loved one on the singer's emotions.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
Repetition of the idea that the thought of the loved one brings about a deep sense of longing in the singer.
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
Reiteration of the slowed perception of time when the loved one is not near.
I see your face in every flower
Continuation of the metaphorical connection between the loved one and elements of nature, reinforcing the depth of the emotional bond.
Your eyes in stars above
The celestial connection is reiterated, with the loved one's eyes being associated with stars above.
It's just the thought of you
Reiteration of the idea that it's the mere thought of the loved one that holds significant emotional weight.
The very thought of you, my love
A final reaffirmation of the emotional impact of thinking about the loved one.
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