Try Me On for Size

(Annette Tucker/Jill Jones)

I'm not a dreamer, I'm a do'er
your hopes for escape are gettin' fewer
I know what you need, baby, you're gonna see it my way,
I know you're shoppin' around but don't pass up
this good thing you've found.
Stop your lookin' baby what you want is standin'
right in front of your eyes.
Try me on for size

My arms were fit to perfect measure
my lips were made to give you pleasure
girl can't you see I could be your lovin' man, and
Hey girl, tell you what I'll do
I'll throw in my heart if you want me to
I got everything you need, satisfaction guaranteed
so get wise
Try me on for size

(bridge)
Take me home and you'll discover that you'll never want another
cuz my love's gonna look so good on you.

(solo)

I'm not a dreamer, I'm a do'er
your hopes for escape are gettin' fewer
I know what you need, baby, you're gonna get it my way, hey
hey girl tell you what I'll do
I'll throw in my heart if you want me to
I got everything you need,
satisfaction guaranteed
try me on for size
try me on for size

Overall Meaning

The Electric Prunes's song "Try Me On for Size" speaks about love and desire. The singer is trying to convince a woman to be with him and promises that he can fulfill all her desires. He explains that he is not just a dreamer but a doer, and that she will see things his way. The song's lyrics express the singer's confidence in his physical attributes, stating that his arms are the perfect size to hold her and his lips are made to give her pleasure. He also offers his heart to her and assures her that he has everything she needs.

The chorus "Try me on for size" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's eagerness to be with her. The lyrics invite the woman to take a chance with him and try him out to see if he is the right fit for her. The bridge of the song suggests that if she takes him home, she will never want another man because his love will look so good on her.

In summary, "Try Me On for Size" is a catchy love song that highlights the singer's desire to be with the woman he loves. The lyrics suggest that he is confident in his ability to be everything she needs and wants. Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire for companionship and love.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not a dreamer, I'm a do'er
I am a person who takes action and makes things happen, not just someone who dreams about them

your hopes for escape are gettin' fewer
Your chances of finding a way out of your current situation are decreasing

I know what you need, baby, you're gonna see it my way,
I understand what you need and I am confident that you will agree with me

I know you're shoppin' around but don't pass up this good thing you've found.
I know you are looking at other options, but don't overlook the opportunity that is right in front of you

Stop your lookin' baby what you want is standin' right in front of your eyes.
Stop searching for something better, because what you want is right in front of you

Try me on for size
Give me a chance and see if I am a good fit for you

My arms were fit to perfect measure
My arms are the perfect size to hold you

my lips were made to give you pleasure
My lips were designed to give you pleasure when we kiss

girl can't you see I could be your lovin' man,
I could be the man who loves you and takes care of you

and Hey girl, tell you what I'll do
And you know what? I'll do something for you

I'll throw in my heart if you want me to
I am willing to give you my heart if you are interested in a serious relationship

I got everything you need, satisfaction guaranteed
I have all the qualities you are looking for, and I guarantee you will be satisfied

so get wise
Be smart and choose me

Take me home and you'll discover that you'll never want another
If you give me a chance and take me home, you will realize that you never need to look for anyone else

cuz my love's gonna look so good on you.
Because my love will be perfect for you and make you very happy

I'm not a dreamer, I'm a do'er
Again, I want to emphasize that I am a person who takes action

your hopes for escape are gettin' fewer
Once more, I want to point out that your chances of finding a way out of your current situation are decreasing

I know what you need, baby, you're gonna get it my way, hey
Once again, I am confident that I know what you need, and I am certain that you will agree with me

hey girl tell you what I'll do
One more time, I want to offer to do something for you

Try me on for size
Lastly, I want to make another appeal for you to give me a chance and see if I am a good fit for you

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