I Love You Porgy
Captivated by Love: Unveiling the Emotional Tale in Chaka Khan's 'I Love You Porgy'
Lyrics
I want to stay here
The speaker desires to remain in a particular place or situation.
But I ain't worthy
The speaker feels inadequate or unworthy of staying.
You are to descent to understand
The person being addressed (Porgy) is too noble or good to understand the speaker's situation.
For when I see him
Seeing someone else (possibly another person of interest) has a captivating effect on the speaker.
He hypnotizes me
The person being seen has an entrancing or mesmerizing effect on the speaker.
When he takes hold of me
When the person touches or holds the speaker, it has a powerful impact.
With his hard hand
The touch of this person is firm or strong.
Someday, I know he's comin' back
The speaker anticipates the return of someone in the future.
To call me
This person will come back to summon or fetch the speaker.
He's gonna handle me and hold me so
They will handle and embrace the speaker in a comforting manner.
It's gonna be like dyin', Porgy
Being with this person will feel overwhelmingly emotional, akin to a profound experience like dying.
Deep inside me,
Internally, the speaker feels conflicted or distressed about this.
But when he calls I have to go
Despite the inner turmoil, when this person calls, the speaker feels compelled to respond.
I love you Porgy
The speaker expresses love and affection directly to Porgy.
Don't let him take me
The speaker pleads with Porgy not to let the other person take them away.
Don't let him handle me
They ask Porgy not to let the other person touch or handle them.
And drive me mad
They fear being driven to madness by the other person's actions.
If I can stay here, and you would keep me
If allowed to stay with Porgy, the speaker would be content and grateful.
I love you Porgy
The speaker reiterates their love and appeal to Porgy.
Don't let him take me
A repeated plea for Porgy to prevent the other person from taking them away.
Don't let him handle me
They implore Porgy not to allow the other person to handle them.
And drive me mad
The fear of being driven to madness by the other person persists.
If you can keep me, I wants to stay here
If Porgy could keep the speaker, they express a desire to stay.
With you forever and I'd be glad
Expressing eternal love and commitment to Porgy.
I love you Porgy
A reaffirmation of love towards Porgy.
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