Lyrics
I've got you under my skin.
I have a strong emotional connection with you.
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
Your presence is deeply embedded within me.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
You are an integral part of my innermost feelings.
I've got you under my skin.
Reiteration of the emotional connection described in line 1.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I attempted not to succumb to these emotions.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
I predicted that this romantic involvement wouldn't go smoothly.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
Questioning the resistance to the romantic connection when the depth of emotions is acknowledged.
I've got you under my skin?
Affirmation of the strong emotional bond.
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
Expressing willingness to sacrifice anything for the sake of proximity to the beloved.
For the sake of havin' you near
Despite warnings, emphasizing the desire to have the beloved close.
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
Reference to an internal warning voice cautioning against the romantic involvement.
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Repetition of the warning voice in the speaker's mind.
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Self-criticism for pursuing a situation deemed unwinnable.
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
Suggesting a shift from emotional to rational thinking.
But each time that I do just the thought of you
Despite efforts to be rational, thoughts of the beloved intervene.
Makes me stop before I begin
Pausing due to the overwhelming influence of emotions.
Cause I've got you under my skin.
Reiteration of the enduring emotional connection.
I would sacrifice anything come what might
Reaffirmation of readiness to sacrifice for closeness.
For the sake of havin' you near
Despite warnings, expressing the desire to be near the beloved.
In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night
Reiteration of the warning voice in the speaker's mind.
And repeats, how it yells in my ear,
Emphasizing the persistence of the warning voice.
Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win
Self-awareness of the slim chance of success in the romantic pursuit.
Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?
Encouragement to shift to a more rational mindset.
And each time I do just the thought of you
Despite rational efforts, the thoughts of the beloved remain influential.
Makes me stop just before I begin
Pausing due to the emotional impact of thoughts about the beloved.
Cause I've got you under my skin.
Final affirmation of the enduring emotional connection.
And I like you under my skin.
Expressing a liking for the enduring emotional connection.
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