My Funny Valentine
Embracing Imperfections: Celebrating True Love's Quirks
Lyrics
Behold the way our fine feathered friend
Describing someone like a fine bird displaying their goodness.
His virtue doth parade
The bird's goodness is on display.
Thou knowest not, my dim-witted friend
Addressing someone who doesn’t realize their own image.
The picture thou hast made
The impression the person has given.
Thy vacant brow, and thy tousled hair
Describing disheveled appearance masking good intentions.
Conceal thy good intent
The appearance hides their true intentions.
Thou noble upright truthful sincere
Describing the person as noble, upright, truthful, sincere, and a bit naïve.
And slightly dopey gent, you are
Summarizing the person's qualities.
My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine
Calling the person a funny, endearing, and charming Valentine.
You make me smile with my heart
Expressing how this person brings joy to the speaker.
Your looks are laughable, un-photographable
Commenting on the unconventional, non-traditional attractiveness of the person.
Yet, you're my favorite work of art
Despite unconventional looks, the person is beloved.
Is your figure less than Greek?
Asking about physical appearance compared to idealized standards.
Is your mouth a little weak?
Questioning the strength of the person's presence.
When you open it to speak
Wondering about eloquence when speaking.
Are you smart?
Asking about intelligence.
But, don't change a hair for me
Requesting the person not to change appearance for the speaker's sake.
Not if you care for me
Expressing that genuine care means not altering oneself.
Stay little valentine, stay
Asking the Valentine to remain the same.
Each day is Valentine's Day
Stating that every day with the Valentine feels like Valentine's Day.
Is your figure less than Greek?
Reiterating a question about physical appearance.
Is your mouth a little weak?
Questioning the strength of the person's presence (repeated).
When you open it to speak
Repeating the query about eloquence when speaking.
Are you smart?
Repeating the query about intelligence.
But, don't change a hair for me
Reiteration of not wanting the person to change appearance.
Not if you care for me
Reiterating that changing for the speaker isn't necessary.
Stay little valentine, stay
Encouraging the Valentine to remain unchanged.
Each day is Valentine's Day
Reaffirming that every day spent together feels like Valentine's Day.
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