I Just Can’t See for Lookin’ Nat "King" Cole

"I Just Can’t See for Lookin’" by Nat "King" Cole, released in 1958, is a jazz and pop standard that explores themes of love and longing. The lyrics express the narrator's emotional turmoil and confusion caused by unrequited love, highlighting the intensity of their feelings. The song features Cole's smooth, velvety vocals and sophisticated piano arrangements, typical of his style. Its cultural impact lies in its timeless exploration of heartache, resonating with listeners across generations. #Jazz

Maybe I talk too much
Maybe I've lost my touch
I guess I don't know what's cookin'
'Cause I just can't see for lookin'
Other boys have their chicks
Two, three, four, five or six
I don't seem to get a bookin'
'Cause I just can't see for lookin'
I'm kinda crazy like a daisy
Up that well known tree, poor me
I'm sittin', hopin', horoscopin'
Won't some sista take a chance with me?
I've been around the town
Everyone brings me down
I give up hope, I'm just a dope
There ain't no gals for hookin'
I just can't see for lookin'
I've been around the town
Everyone brings me down
I give up hope, I'm just a dope
There ain't no gals for hookin'
I just can't see for lookin'
No, just can't see for lookin'
No, no

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