"I've Got A Crush On You" is a love song originally written by George and Ira Gershwin in 1928 and has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Julie London in 1955. The song revolves around the narrator expressing their intense infatuation and attraction towards someone. The lyrics convey a sense of adoration and desire for the person they have developed feelings for. The opening line, "I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie," instantly reveals the theme of the song - a strong romantic interest in the individual. The narrator confesses that these feelings persist day and night, indicating the depth and persistence of their affection. Next, they express surprise at the intensity of their emotions, admitting that they never expected to fall so deeply in love or feel such intense emotions for another person. The lines, "Could you coo, could you care, For a cunning cottage we could share," suggest a desire for a future together. The narrator asks if the person could share a simple life with them, possibly implying a willingness to build a small, cozy home and relationship together. The lyrics, "The world will pardon my mush, 'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you," represent a sense of vulnerability and unabashed display of affection. The narrator acknowledges that others might consider their expressions of love to be mushy or sentimental, but they are unapologetic because their feelings for the person are genuine. Overall, "I've Got A Crush On You" portrays the exhilarating feeling of early infatuation and captivates the listener with the narrator's honest and heartfelt declaration of love for someone they can't help but be enamored with.
