Josephine
Ace Cannon Featuring Bill Black's Combo Lyrics
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She's a flirt, she's a scamp, she's the vampiest vamp I've ever seen
It seems to me she's always flirting with the fellows passing by
But when I say she winks, then she tells me she thinks
There's a cinder in her eye
I believe it would be better if I'd leave her and forget
Everybody says it would be wise
But each time that I go out to dance with somebody else
For there's nobody quite so nice who can be quite so mean
As my gal, what a gal, Josephine
There never was a gal I could love, like I love my Josephine
She's a flirt, she's a scamp, she's the vampiest vamp I've ever seen
It seems to me she's always flirting with the fellows passing by
But when I say she winks, then she tells me she thinks
There's a cinder in her eye
I believe it would be better if I'd leave her and forget
Everybody says it would be wise
But each time that I go out to dance with somebody else
I find myself dancing with tears in my eyes
For there's nobody quite so nice who can be quite so mean
As my gal, what a gal, Josephine
In "Josephine," Ace Cannon Featuring Bill Black's Combo sings about a woman named Josephine, whom he loves despite her flirtatious and manipulative ways. He describes her as the "vampiest vamp" he's ever seen, always flirting with other men but telling him she has a cinder in her eye when he calls her out on it. Despite the advice of others to leave her, he finds himself dancing with tears in his eyes whenever he tries to be with someone else.
The lyrics highlight the complexity of relationships and the emotions involved in loving someone who may not always treat you well. Despite Josephine's flaws, the singer is unable to let go of his love for her, even if it means being hurt or disappointed. The repetition of the line "There never was a gal I could love, like I love my Josephine" underscores his unwavering devotion to her, despite her shortcomings.
Line by Line Meaning
There never was a gal I could love, like I love my Josephine
I have never loved any girl like I love Josephine
She's a flirt, she's a scamp, she's the vampiest vamp I've ever seen
She acts flirtatiously and mischievously, and is the most seductive person I've ever seen
It seems to me she's always flirting with the fellows passing by
I get the impression that she flirts with every guy who comes her way
But when I say she winks, then she tells me she thinks There's a cinder in her eye
Whenever I accuse her of flirting, she avoids admitting it by pretending to have something in her eye
I believe it would be better if I'd leave her and forget
I think it would be best for me to break up with her and move on
Everybody says it would be wise
Everyone else advises me to do the same
But each time that I go out to dance with somebody else
But every time I try to move on and dance with someone else
I find myself dancing with tears in my eyes
I can't help but cry while dancing with someone else, missing Josephine
For there's nobody quite so nice who can be quite so mean
There's no one as charming as Josephine, but she can also be very cruel
As my gal, what a gal, Josephine
As my girlfriend, who is quite a character, Josephine
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Written by: PINA KOLLARS
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