It Amazes Me
In the Ordinary, Love Finds Extraordinary: It Amazes Me by Blossom Dearie
Lyrics
My height, just average
Expressing that the speaker's height is average.
My weight, just average
Stating that the speaker's weight is average.
And my IQ is like you'd estimate, just average
Indicating that the speaker's IQ is average, as one might expect.
But evidently he does not agree
Suggesting that someone (presumably a romantic partner) disagrees with the speaker's self-assessment.
Consequently if I seem at sea
As a result of the disagreement, the speaker may feel lost or uncertain.
It amazes me, it simply amazes me
Expressing amazement at the situation or relationship.
What he sees in me dazzles me
The speaker is surprised at what the other person sees in them.
Dazes me
Feeling overwhelmed or stunned by the other person's perception.
That I've learned to clip my wings
Describing personal growth by learning to restrain oneself.
And soften my ways
Referring to softening behavior to become more accommodating.
These are ordinary things unworthy of praise
Labeling these changes as ordinary and not deserving of praise.
Yet he praises my
Despite the ordinary changes, the other person praises the speaker.
Just knowing I try for him
Highlighting the effort the speaker puts into the relationship.
When so many would
Contrasting the speaker's commitment with the hypothetical actions of others.
If they could, die for him
Emphasizing the speaker's willingness to make sacrifices for the other person.
I'm the one who's worldly wise
Claiming to be experienced and wise in the ways of the world.
And nothing much fazes me
Asserting that the speaker is not easily disturbed or surprised.
But to see me in his eyes
Expressing surprise at how the other person sees the speaker through their eyes.
It just amazes me
Reiterating the amazement at the other person's perspective.
I'm the one who's worldly wise
Repeating the claim of being worldly wise and unshaken by much.
And nothing much fazes me
Reiterating the assertion of being composed and unruffled.
But to see me in his eyes
Repeating the surprise at the other person's perception.
It just amazes me
Closing with the ongoing amazement at how the other person sees the speaker.
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