“Valentine’s Day”, written by John Debney appears on James Taylor’s 1988 album, Never Die Young.
The song presents the irony of Al Capone’s hit on George (“Bugs”) Moran’s gang on the north side of Chicago, 14 February 1929.
Capone intended to get Bugs too, but Moran was running late. He arrived ju...
Beneath the tide the fishes glide
Fin to fin and side to side
For fishy love has now begun
Fishy love, finny fun
Paper moon, paper heart
Pink balloon, work of art
Al Capone, Bugs Moran
Valentine's Day
Bootleg gin, porkpie hat
Dew Drop Inn, dirty rat
Through the heart, cupid's dart
Valentine's day
Oh day to repay the one that you love
Gentlemen take off your hats as I speak thereof
Just a brief break from the push and the shove
We may go a few rounds without boxing gloves
Land your punch, I stand my ground
We break for lunch and a second round
We set 'em up, we knock 'em down
Valentine's Day
Me and you, you and him
Him and her, us and them
We keep score, love as war
Valentine's Day
I lost my teeth, I lost my hair
I lost my mind, you don't care
Love is war, all is fair
On Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day was written by James Taylor.
Valentine’s Day was produced by Don Grolnick.
James Taylor released Valentine’s Day on Fri Jan 01 1988.