Hello Mary Lou
12. Ricky Nelson Lyrics

Hello Mary Lou
The singer is addressing Mary Lou, and greeting her affectionately.

Goodbye heart
The singer is saying goodbye to their heart, indicating that they are ready to open themselves up to love and vulnerability.

Sweet Mary Lou
The singer continues to address Mary Lou, expressing their fondness and endearment toward her.

I'm so in love with you
The artist is expressing their deep feelings of love for Mary Lou, conveying the intensity of their emotions.

I knew Mary Lou
The artist is indicating that they have already been familiar with Mary Lou before their interaction in this song, and that their affection for her is longstanding.

We'd never part
The singer is expressing their desire for a lasting and committed relationship with Mary Lou.

So hello Mary Lou
The singer is again greeting and acknowledging Mary Lou.

You passed me by one sunny day
The artist is recalling an initial encounter with Mary Lou, highlighting her physical appeal and the impact she had on them.

Flashed those big brown eyes my way
The artist is emphasizing the alluring effect Mary Lou had on them by highlighting her striking physical features.

And oo I wanted you forever more
The artist is expressing a deep and long-lasting desire for Mary Lou, indicating that their love for her is unwavering.

Now I'm not one that gets around
The singer is claiming that they are not promiscuous and are selective in matters of love.

I swear my feet are stuck to the ground
The artist is highlighting their steadfastness in their love and attachment to Mary Lou, indicating that they are unwilling to be swayed by other prospects.

And though I never did meet you before
This line is somewhat contradictory, as the singer has already indicated their familiarity with Mary Lou. It could suggest that before this particular encounter, the singer had never really seen or connected with Mary Lou before.

I saw your lips I heard your voice
The singer is recalling the sensory details of when they first encountered Mary Lou, highlighting the effect those details had on them.

Believe me I just had no choice
The singer is conveying that their love for Mary Lou was instantaneous and beyond their control or choice.

Wild horses couldn't make me stay away
The artist is expressing that they are willing to overcome any obstacle or hurdle in order to be with Mary Lou.

I thought about a moonlit night
The artist is imagining a romantic and idealized scenario with Mary Lou, conveying their dreams and hopes for their relationship.

My arms about good an' tight
The singer is indicating that they want to hold Mary Lou tight and close to them, emphasizing their desire for intimacy and closeness.

That's all I had to see for me to stay
The singer is saying that just the thought of being with Mary Lou is enough to make them stay committed to their love for her.