Although there are many plot lines in The Great Gatsby, the one that stands out in particular is the love story between Gatsby and Daisy. The lyrics are simple, but connect to the storyline.
Example #1:
You got a thing about you
I just can't live without you
I really want you Elenore near me
Your looks intoxicate me
Even though your folks hate me
There's no one like you Elenore really
He can't live without her and loves her so much that he would go through changing his entire persona to get her. Since Daisy is an old money, her parents are rich. Jay Gatsby (rather James Gatz) is a new money and was not born into wealth. It could be inferenced that Daisy's parents do hate him because of his lack of money as a child. I might be totally wrong, but that's what my analysis points to.
Elenore gee I think you're swell
And you really do me well
You're my pride and joy et cetera
Elenore can I take the time
To ask you to speak your mind
Tell me that you love me better
Example #2:
I really think you're groovy
Let's go out to a movie
What do ya say now, Elenore can we?
They'll turn the lights way down low
Maybe we won't watch the show
I think I love you, Elenore, love me
He loves Daisy so much and the number one things he wants is her love in return. He soon realizes that the only way she will love him is if he possesses money.
Elenore, gee I think you're swell
And you really do me well
You're my pride and joy, et cetera
Elenore, can I take the time
To ask you to speak your mind?
Tell me that you love me better
One more time!
Elenore, gee I think you're swell, ah-hah
Elenore, gee I think you're swell, ah-hah-hah
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