JJ Heller - The Very Thought Of You Lyrics
Lyrics
The very thought of you and I'll forget to do
Those little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a queen
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
[Instrumental Interlude]
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
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JJ Heller - The Very Thought of You
Meaning & Inspiration
JJ Heller's rendition of "The Very Thought of You," released on October 29, 2012, offers a beautiful exploration of how a singular focus on another can transform our everyday existence. While the song itself is a classic standard, Heller imbues it with a gentle, almost devotional quality that invites a deeper reflection on the nature of love and devotion, drawing powerful parallels to our relationship with God. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone so captivated by the idea of their beloved that the mundane aspects of life fade into insignificance. This singular focus isn't presented as a flaw, but rather a source of profound joy and contentment, a "kind of daydream" that is "happy as a queen." This echoes the biblical concept of seeking first the Kingdom of God, as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:33: "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." When our ultimate pursuit is aligned with the divine, the ordinary concerns of life can indeed lose their grip, allowing for a richer, more meaningful experience.
The feeling of longing and the slowing of time when separated from the object of affection, as described in the song, finds its spiritual counterpart in the psalmist's yearning for God. Consider Psalm 42:1: "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God." This deep spiritual thirst mirrors the song's expressed desire for closeness. Furthermore, the imagery of seeing the beloved's face in everything – "in every flower," "your eyes in stars above" – is a powerful testament to how deeply ingrained and pervasive this love is. This can be understood through the lens of God's omnipresence and the way His creation reveals His glory. Romans 1:20 states, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made." Heller's interpretation, with its tender delivery, suggests that when our hearts are surrendered to a profound love, whether earthly or divine, we begin to perceive the divine imprint on all that surrounds us. The song, in its essence, celebrates the transformative power of intense affection, a power that, when directed towards the Creator, can elevate our lives beyond the ordinary and imbue every moment with a sense of purpose and wonder, much like the anticipation of a beloved's presence.