My Funny: Valentine

: The song is a "backhanded" love song. Rather than traditional romantic praise, the lyrics point out the partner's flaws—describing his looks as "laughable" and "unphotographable"—before ultimately affirming that he is the narrator's "favorite work of art".

While a hit in its era, "My Funny Valentine" did not become a defining standard until nearly 15 years after its debut. My Funny Valentine - Википедия My Funny Valentine

The song was written for the Broadway musical , which premiered on April 14, 1937. : The song is a "backhanded" love song