I Get a Kick Out of You
Discovering Ecstasy in Unexpected Moments
Lyrics
My story is much too sad to be told
Expressing that the narrator's life story is too sorrowful to share.
But practically everything leaves me totally cold
Indicating that almost everything fails to elicit a strong emotional response.
The only exception I know is the case
The only exception is when the narrator is on a carefree outing.
When I'm out on a quiet spree
Describing the narrator being on a quiet, leisurely excursion.
Fighting vainly the old ennui
Expressing the struggle against the weariness of life.
And I suddenly turn and see your fabulous face
The narrator's mood brightens upon seeing the captivating face of someone special.
I get no kick from champagne
Champagne doesn't bring joy or excitement to the narrator.
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
Alcohol, in general, fails to thrill the narrator.
So tell me, why should it be true
Raising a question about why the narrator finds joy in a specific circumstance.
That I get a kick out of you?
Questioning the source of the narrator's happiness.
Some get a kick from cocaine
Contrasting with those who find pleasure in cocaine, the narrator dismisses it.
I'm sure that if I took even one sniff
Asserting that even a small encounter with cocaine would be dull for the narrator.
That would bore me terrifically too
Expressing a lack of interest in drugs.
But I get a kick out of you
Despite disliking substances, the narrator finds joy in a specific person.
I get a kick every time I see you standing there before me
Expressing excitement every time the narrator sees the special person.
I get a kick, though it's clear to me you obviously don't adore me
Despite the person's apparent lack of affection, the narrator still finds joy.
I get no kick in a plane; flying too high with some guy in the sky
Disliking the thrill of flying in a plane with someone, preferring simplicity.
Is my idea of nothing to do, yet I get a kick out of you
Describing the narrator's idea of nothing to do, which brings joy.
I get a kick every time I see you standing there before me
Reiterating the joy the narrator experiences upon seeing the special person.
I get a kick, though it's clear to me you obviously don't adore me
Despite the lack of reciprocation, the narrator continues to find joy.
I get no kick in a plane; flying too high with some guy in the sky
Reiterating the dislike for the thrill of flying in a plane with someone.
Is my idea of nothing to do, yet I get a kick out of you
Reiterating the joy found in the simple idea of doing nothing with the special person.
I get a kick out of you
Reiterating the narrator's delight in the presence of the special person.
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