I'm in Love Again
Ecstasy in Love: Bobby Short's Joyful Serenade
Lyrics
Why am I
Expressing a sense of wonder or contemplation about the current emotional state.
Just as happy as a child
Feeling immense joy comparable to a child's happiness.
Why am I
Reiterating the happiness experienced.
Like a racehorse running wild
Feeling as unrestrained and energetic as a racehorse running wildly.
Why am I
Experiencing a heightened state of joy or pleasure.
In a state of ecstasy
Feeling an overwhelming sense of ecstasy.
The reason is 'cause something's happened to me
Attributing the heightened emotional state to a significant event or change.
I'm in love again, and the spring is comin'
Announcing being in love again with the arrival of spring.
I'm in love again, hear my heart strings strummin'
Expressing the emotional impact on the heart through the metaphor of strumming heart strings.
I'm in love again, and the hymn I'm hummin'
Emphasizing the joy by comparing it to a hummed hymn titled "Huddle Up, Cuddle Up Blues."
is the "Huddle Up, Cuddle Up Blues"
Identifying the specific hymn associated with the current state of love.
I'm in love again, and I can't rise above it
Acknowledging being unable to overcome the intensity of love.
I'm in love again, and I love, love, love it
Expressing a deep affection for being in love again.
I'm in love again, and I'm darn glad of it
Highlighting the positive outlook and satisfaction with being in love.
Good news!
Celebrating the good news associated with being in love.
Someone sad had the awful luck to meet
Describing a situation where someone unfortunate meets someone with a charmingly bad but sweet demeanor.
Someone bad, but the kind of bad that's sweet
Elaborating on the type of 'bad' that is endearing or attractive.
No one knows what a glimpse of paradise
Expressing the mystery and beauty of a glimpse of paradise.
Someone who's naughty showed to someone who's nice
Describing a scenario where someone mischievous reveals something delightful to someone kind.
I'm in love again, and with glee I bubble
Expressing bubbling joy and happiness associated with being in love again.
I'm in love again, and the fun's just double
Highlighting the doubled enjoyment and fun accompanying the state of being in love.
I'm in love again, if I got in trouble
Reassuring that even if facing trouble, the love is worth it.
I'll be cursin' one person I know
Anticipating cursing one person if facing trouble in love.
I'm in love again, I'm a lovebird sigin'
Portraying the singer as a lovebird, symbolizing happiness and affection.
I'm in love again, I'm the spring lamb springin'
Comparing the singer to a spring lamb, symbolizing new beginnings and vitality.
I'm in love again, weddin' bells are ringin'
Indicating the joyous occasion of wedding bells ringing, possibly symbolizing commitment.
Let's go!
Encouraging action or celebration in response to the positive emotions.
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