You Go to My Head
Intoxicating Love: Sarah Vaughan's Sensuous Serenade in 'You Go to My Head'
Lyrics
You go to my head and you linger like a haunting refrain
You have a strong impact on my thoughts and emotions, remaining in my mind like a persistent and haunting melody.
And I find you spinning 'round in my brain
I constantly think of you, with your presence figuratively spinning around in my mind.
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
Your effect on me is like the rising bubbles in a glass of champagne, creating a feeling of effervescence and excitement.
You go to my head like a sip of sparkling Burgundy brew
Your influence on me is comparable to the delightful experience of sipping sparkling Burgundy wine.
And I find the very mention of you
Even the mere mention of you has a profound impact on me.
Like the kicker in a julep or two
Your effect is like the kick or punch in a refreshing julep drink.
The thrill of the thought that
The excitement of the possibility that you might consider my plea or request.
You might give a thought to my plea
The hope that you might think about my feelings and desires.
Cast a spell over me
Suggesting that the person has a captivating and enchanting influence on the speaker.
Still, I say to myself
Despite the intense emotions, the speaker advises themselves to regain composure and control.
Get a hold of yourself
An internal plea to overcome intense emotions and regain self-control.
Can't you see that it never can be?
Recognizing the impossibility of a romantic relationship with the person in question.
You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
Your presence affects me deeply, especially with a smile that raises my emotional temperature.
Like a summer with a thousand Julies
Comparing the impact of the smile to the warmth of a summer filled with a thousand wonderful experiences.
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Your eyes have a captivating effect, intoxicating the speaker's soul.
Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Despite the speaker's certainty, they acknowledge the slim chance of success in this passionate and unpredictable romance.
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
Expressing the belief that the speaker's heart has very little chance of success in this unpredictable and intense romance.
You go to my head
Reiterating the profound impact the person has on the speaker, concluding with the title of the song.
You go to
Repeating the sentiment that the person occupies a special place in the speaker's thoughts and emotions.
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