Body and Soul
Soulful Longing: Exploring the Depths of Love in Thelonious Monk's '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
Sighing and longing exclusively for the person addressed.
Why haven't you seen it
Questioning why the addressed person hasn't noticed the emotions.
I'm all for you body and soul
Declaring complete dedication to the person, both physically and emotionally.
I spend my days in longing
Days spent in yearning and questioning the reasons for feeling wronged.
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
Expressing genuine emotions and emphasizing commitment.
I tell you I mean it
Asserting sincerity in the previous statements.
I'm all for you body and soul
Reiterating unwavering dedication to the person.
I can't believe it
Expressing disbelief in the current situation.
It's hard to conceive it
Highlighting the difficulty in accepting the reality.
That you'd turn away romance
Expressing surprise at the rejection of romance.
Are you pretending
Questioning if the person is pretending to end the relationship.
It looks like the ending
Suggesting that it seems like the relationship is coming to an end.
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
Expressing a desire for one more chance to prove love.
My life a wreck you're making
Describing the impact on life due to the perceived rejection.
You know I'm yours for just the taking
Stating readiness to be taken by the person.
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
Willingness to surrender completely, both physically and emotionally.
My life a wreck you're making
Repeating the description of life in turmoil.
You know I'm yours for the very taking
Reiterating readiness to be taken by the person.
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
Emphasizing the willingness to surrender entirely, body and soul.
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