Hello Dolly
♪ Louis Armstrong Lyrics


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Hello Dolly
This is miss Dolly
It's so nice to have you back where you belong
You're lookin' swell, Dolly
I can tell, Dolly
You're still glowin', you're still crowin', you're still goin' strong

I feel the room swayin'
While the band's playin'
One of our old favorite songs from way back when
So, take her wrap fellas
Find her an empty lap, fellas
Dolly, never go away again

I feel the room swayin'
While the band's playin'
One of our old favorite songs from way back when
So, golly gee, fellas
Have a little faith in me, fellas
Dolly, never go away




Promise, you'll never go away
Dolly, never go away again

Overall Meaning

The song "Hello, Dolly!" is a joyful greeting to a woman named Dolly who has returned to where she belongs. The lyrics paint a picture of Dolly's beauty and radiance as she makes a grand entrance back into the room. The singer is thrilled to see Dolly and believes she is still as strong and confident as ever. The band plays an old favorite song, and the singer instructs everyone to find Dolly a place to sit, never wanting her to leave again.


The song's lyrics are simple but convey a deep sense of joy and excitement. The singer's adoration and appreciation for Dolly are palpable in his words. The song celebrates the power of love and the joy of being reunited with someone you care about deeply.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello Dolly
Louis is greeting Dolly, who has returned


This is miss Dolly
Louis is introducing Dolly


It's so nice to have you back where you belong
Louis is happy to have Dolly back where she belongs


You're lookin' swell, Dolly
Louis thinks Dolly looks great


I can tell, Dolly
Louis can tell that Dolly is doing well


You're still glowin', you're still crowin', you're still goin' strong
Louis is impressed by Dolly's energy and vitality


I feel the room swayin'
Louis is feeling the music move him


While the band's playin'
Louis is enjoying the music


One of our old favorite songs from way back when
The band is playing a nostalgic song that Louis and Dolly both love


So, take her wrap fellas
Louis is asking the men to take Dolly's coat


Find her an empty lap, fellas
Louis wants the men to find a seat for Dolly


Dolly, never go away again
Louis doesn't want Dolly to leave again


So, golly gee, fellas
Louis is expressing enthusiasm to the men


Have a little faith in me, fellas
Louis is asking the men to trust him


Promise, you'll never go away
Louis is asking Dolly to promise not to leave


Dolly, never go away again
Louis is repeating his desire for Dolly to stay




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY HERMAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ahmadal-feyad9738

Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast
This is " la vie en rose "
When you kiss me , heaven sighs
And though I close my eyes
I see " la vie en rose "
When you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart
A world where roses bloom
And when you speak , angles sing from above
Everyday words seem to turn into love songs
Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be
" la vie en rose "



All comments from YouTube:

@justhades554

Just because you like an old song doesn’t mean you were born in a wrong generation, you just like the song

@mohammeda6940

r/unpopularopinion

@50shekels

Mohammed Alterki no. It’s just common sense.

@mohammeda6940

10.000 Subs With No Videos r/woooosh

@50shekels

Mohammed Alterki ..you clearly don’t know what you’re doing “Mohammad”

@mitesh6156

Not listening this song on radio daily, people dancing to this in bars, musician covering this.. It's s wrong generation to be born anyway.

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@gilli4899

My grandma loved Louis Armstrong. she passed away a little over a year ago. she would’ve been 100 years old today, 22/4/2022, if she was still here with us. she was the core of my family, a gifted artist who couldn’t fulfil her full potential because she had to work to keep her family afloat after fleeing from nazi germany as a jewish girl. I do art in her name. she used to sit in her porch 1 floor above my bedroom, and look at the sea. she loved this home, our family, drinking coke and eating biscuits. she loved jazz. we sang this song on her grave, along with “what a wonderful world” and the one that goes “heaven, i’m in heaven”. I love her and miss her so much. rest your beautiful soul, Ellen. thank you to anyone who read this far.

@rinndz00

I'm sorry to hear that
Thank you for sharing the beautiful story of your grandma

@elizabethramirez6839

😢😭🙏

@hanzo9609

Im sorry bro

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