How About You
Discovering Joy in Little Pleasures: A Musical Celebration by Stéphane Grappelli
Lyrics
When a girl meets boy
When a girl meets a boy, the potential for joy in life arises.
Life can be a joy
Life can become joyful when a romantic relationship is formed.
But the note they end on
The outcome of their relationship depends on a particular note or emotional tone.
Will depend on
This note is determined by the little pleasures the couple shares.
Little pleasures they will share
Highlighting the importance of small, shared joys in a relationship.
So let us compare
Suggesting a comparison of pleasures to understand their compatibility.
I like New York in June, how about you?
Expressing a personal liking for New York in June and seeking agreement.
I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?
Expressing enjoyment of Gershwin's music and seeking agreement.
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
Expressing appreciation for a fireside during a storm and seeking agreement.
I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
Listing personal preferences, including potato chips, moonlight, and motor trips.
How about you?
Posing the question to the other person, "How about you?"
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
Expressing a passion for good books and a positive reaction to Franklin Roosevelt's appearance.
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
Expressing enjoyment of physical closeness while watching movies in the dark.
Holding hands at the movie show,
Stating an appreciation for a classic romantic activity.
When all the lights are low
Describing a familiar yet enjoyable experience.
May not be new, but I like it,
Acknowledging that the experience may not be new but expressing a liking for it.
How about you?
Prompting the other person for their preferences with "How about you?"
I like Jack Benny's jokes.
Expressing appreciation for Jack Benny's jokes, to a certain extent.
To a degree.
Clarifying the extent of liking Jack Benny's jokes.
I love the common folks.
Expressing love for ordinary people, including oneself.
That includes me.
Asserting commonality with and affection for the general population.
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
Expressing enjoyment in window shopping on 5th Avenue.
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
Listing personal preferences, including banana splits and late suppers at the Ritz.
How about you?
Prompting the other person again with "How about you?"
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
Expressing a desire to dream of fame and shine, possibly together.
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
Expressing a desire for shared recognition and success.
I can see we're in harmony,
Observing harmony and agreement between the two individuals.
Looks like we both agree
Confirming mutual agreement on what to do or pursue.
On what to do,
Posing the question again, reinforcing the positive sentiment.
And I like it, how about you?
Expressing satisfaction and approval of the shared sentiments.
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