I Get A Kick Out Of You

The speaker describes feeling bored and emotionally unmoved by almost everything, until they see someone whose presence excites them. The song develops from weariness into joyful, repeated enthusiasm, but that happiness is mixed with the knowledge that the person may not return their feelings.

“Old ennui” means long-lasting boredom or dissatisfaction, while a “quiet spree” suggests going out for enjoyment, though the speaker still feels restless. The phrase “get a kick out of” means to find something exciting or pleasurable. The speaker contrasts this feeling with champagne, alcohol, drugs, and flying: none of those pleasures appeal to them as much as seeing the beloved person.

The repeated claim that the person “obviously” does not adore the speaker adds a bittersweet edge. The speaker’s excitement is real even without evidence of mutual love, and they seem willing to enjoy the feeling on its own. The playful comparisons may also make the devotion sound exaggerated or teasing rather than solemn. Overall, the lyrics can be heard as both a celebration of attraction and a lighthearted admission that its rewards may be one-sided.