Body and Soul
Yearning Melodies: Exploring the Depths of Love in 'Body and Soul'
Lyrics
My heart is sad and lonely
Expressing sadness and loneliness in the heart.
For you I sigh, for you dear only
Expressing deep sighs solely for the person being addressed.
Why haven't you seen it
Questioning why the addressee hasn't noticed the emotional state.
I'm all for you body and soul
Declaring complete dedication to the person, both physically ("body") and emotionally ("soul").
I spend my days in longing
Describing the speaker's days filled with yearning and questioning why they are being mistreated.
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
Expressing genuine belief that the addressee is treating the speaker unjustly.
I tell you I mean it
Affirming the sincerity of the emotions expressed, reiterating total commitment.
I'm all for you body and soul
Reiterating complete dedication to the person, encompassing both physical and emotional aspects.
I can't believe it
Expressing disbelief at the situation or behavior.
It's hard to conceive it
Stating that it's difficult to accept or understand the circumstances.
That you'd turn away romance
Expressing surprise or disappointment at the rejection of romance.
Are you pretending
Possibly questioning if the addressee is pretending or not being genuine.
It looks like the ending
Suggesting that the situation appears to be leading to an end.
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
Expressing a desire for another chance to prove love and commitment.
My life a wreck you're making
Describing the impact of the addressee's actions on the speaker's life.
You know I'm yours for just the taking
Affirming the speaker's availability for the addressee, emphasizing the ease of being taken.
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
Expressing a willingness to surrender entirely, both physically and emotionally.
My life a wreck you're making
Reiterating the detrimental effect on the speaker's life due to the addressee's actions.
You know I'm yours for the very taking
Affirming the speaker's availability once again, emphasizing the easiness of being taken.
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
Reiterating the willingness to surrender completely, physically and emotionally.
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