Body and Soul
Passionate Longing: Unveiling the Heartfelt Emotions in 'Body and Soul' by Frank Sinatra
Lyrics
My heart is sad and lonely
Expresses a deep feeling of sadness and isolation in the speaker's heart.
For you I sigh, for you dear only
Describes the speaker's longing and sighs exclusively for the person they deeply care about.
Why haven't you seen it
Questions why the intended recipient hasn't noticed the speaker's affection and emotions.
I'm all for you body and soul
Declares the speaker's complete dedication and commitment to the person, both physically and emotionally.
I spend my days in longing
Portrays the speaker's days filled with a sense of yearning and desire.
And wondering why it's me you're ogling
Expresses confusion about why the person is looking at the speaker in a way that suggests attraction.
I tell you I mean it
Asserts the sincerity of the speaker's emotions and feelings.
I'm all for you body and soul
Reiterates the speaker's unwavering commitment and dedication to the person.
I can't believe it
States disbelief or incredulity at the situation or circumstances.
It's hard to conceive it
Highlights the difficulty in comprehending the current situation.
That you'd turn away romance
Expresses surprise at the rejection of romantic feelings.
Are you pretending
Poses a question about whether the person is pretending about the relationship.
It looks like the ending
Suggests that it seems like the relationship is coming to an end.
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
Expresses a deep desire for another chance to prove the depth of feelings and commitment.
My life a wreck you're making
Describes the impact of the situation on the speaker's life, causing distress and chaos.
You know I'm yours for just the taking
Asserts the speaker's availability and willingness to be with the person.
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
Expresses a willingness to give everything—mind, body, and emotions—to the person.
My life a wreck you're making
Repeats the impact of the situation on the speaker's life, emphasizing the turmoil caused.
You know I'm yours for just the taking
Reiterates the speaker's availability and readiness to be with the person.
I would gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
Declares a willingness to surrender completely to the person, offering everything without reservation.
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