I Get a Kick out of You
Finding Ecstasy in Unexpected Places: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'I Get a Kick out of You'
Lyrics
My story is much too sad to be told
Expresses that the narrator's life story is too sorrowful to share.
But practically ev'rything leaves me totally cold
Indicates a general lack of interest or emotional response to most things.
The only exception I know is the case
Acknowledges an exception, a case where the narrator experiences something different.
When I'm out on a quiet spree
Describes the scenario of being on a quiet adventure or escapade.
Fighting vainly the old ennui
Describes the struggle against boredom or weariness during the adventure.
And I suddenly turn and see
Highlights a moment of surprise when the narrator turns and sees someone's captivating face.
Your fabulous face
Expresses admiration for the beauty of the person's face.
I get no kick from champagne
States that the narrator does not find enjoyment or pleasure from champagne.
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
Declares a lack of excitement or thrill from consuming alcohol.
So tell me why should it be true
Poses a question about why the narrator finds joy in a particular situation despite the previous statements.
That I get a kick out of you
Reiterates that the narrator experiences pleasure from a specific source, despite the general lack of interest in other things.
Some get a kick from cocaine
Introduces another potential source of pleasure, cocaine, but suggests it wouldn't interest the narrator.
I'm sure that if I took even one sniff
Emphasizes the narrator's lack of interest in trying cocaine.
That would bore me terrific'ly too
Asserts that even if the narrator tried cocaine, it would still be boring.
Yet I get a kick out of you
Contrasts the disinterest in cocaine with the continuing pleasure derived from a specific person.
I get a kick ev'ry time I see
Expresses the pleasure experienced every time the narrator sees the person.
You're standing there before me
Specifically mentions the joy derived from seeing the person standing in front of the narrator.
I get a kick though it's clear to see
Reiterates the narrator's enjoyment, despite the apparent lack of reciprocal affection from the person.
You obviously do not adore me
Acknowledges that the person does not seem to adore the narrator.
I get no kick in a plane
States that the narrator does not find pleasure in flying on a plane.
Flying too high with some guy in the sky
Describes an undesirable scenario of being on a plane with someone not of interest.
Is my idea of nothing to do
Defines the narrator's idea of a dull situation, flying high with someone unimportant.
But I get a kick out of you
Contrasts the dislike for flying with the continued pleasure derived from the specific person.
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