I've Got You on My Mind
Yearning Harmony: Unveiling the Poignant Desires in Bobby Short's Melody
Lyrics
You can't be much surprised to hear I think you're sweller than swell
You shouldn't be surprised to hear that I find you very attractive.
But granting all your virtues, Dear, you've certain feelings as well
Despite acknowledging your virtues, you have certain shortcomings.
You don't sing enough, you don't dance enough
You don't engage in singing enough.
You don't drink the great wines of France enough
You don't enjoy the finest wines from France as much as you should.
You're not wild enough
You lack a sufficient level of excitement or adventure.
You're not gay enough
You're not lively or cheerful enough.
You don't let me lead you astray enough
You don't allow me to lead you into mischief or temptation enough.
You don't live enough, you don't dare enough
You're not fully embracing life, taking risks, or being daring enough.
You don't give enough, you don't care enough
You're not giving and caring enough.
You don't make my sad life sunny enough
You're not making my sad life bright and cheerful enough.
Yet, sweetheart, funny enough
Despite all this, strangely enough, you bring humor into my life.
I've got you on my mind
I'm constantly thinking about you.
Although I'm disinclined,
Even though I may not feel inclined to do so.
You're not so hot, you,
You're not exceptionally impressive, but...
But I've got you on my mind
I still find myself thinking about you.
I'd thank the gods above
I would be grateful if I could love someone other than you.
If I could only love
Expressing a desire for an alternative love interest.
Somebody not you
Expressing a wish for someone other than the current focus.
But I've got you on my mind
Despite the desire for someone else, thoughts of you persist.
Let my poor upset leisure be
Allow my disturbed leisure to be focused on something other than you.
Otherwise my pet treasure be
Alternatively, let my beloved be my ultimate source of joy.
And arrange to let pleasure be
Make arrangements for pleasure to be less refined and more spontaneous.
A bit less refined.
Acknowledging a desire for a less sophisticated form of pleasure.
For, darling, not until
Only when I experience that famous thrill will I be content.
I get that famous thrill
Referring to a specific exciting and fulfilling experience.
Will I be resigned
Until that happens, I won't be at peace or resigned.
I've got you on my mind
Constantly thinking about you remains a prominent aspect of my thoughts.
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