The Excited Southerner Proposes to a Woman
Adam Sandler Lyrics
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"And now the Excited Southerner proposes to a girl."
Girl: "You wanted to ask me something?"
Excited Southerner: "Yes, I did. I - first of all I just wanted to say
That you're -- very pretty girl, and I, I -- hoo -- you'the -- we've
Known each other for so long now, and-uh, it's about time that the two
Of us -- we're both getting older right now, and-uh, and I don't want to
Die alone, I -- tell you that much -- hoo -- getting ahead of myself --
To you right now, hoo, I mean,
Whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-willing to be a house husband,
You don't have to qu-qu-qu-qu-quit your job there, there, I'm, I'm,
The-, I'm, I'm -- hoo, honeymoon in the
Poconos, with the -- hoo, woo hoo -- sex optional -- you don't have to
Do what you don't want to do, hoo hoo hoo hoo, someday you're going to
Love me, and that -- that's fi-- til death do us part I, we'll get the
Chocolate cake and the sunrise and the sunset -- no prenuptial agree --"
Girl: "Look, are you trying to ask me to marry you? Because I'm just not
Ready for that kind of commitment."
Excited Southerner: "Coooooo."
The Excited Southerner in Adam Sandler's song appears to be a shy and nervous person, attempting to propose to a woman he's known for a long time. He stumbles over his words, stuttering and tripping as he tries to express his point of view. The Excited Southerner appears to be sincere in his desire to be in a relationship, but he is also aware of how difficult it can be, as he doesn't want to die alone. As the conversation progresses, the Excited Southerner expresses his willingness to be a house husband, showing that he is committed to making their future marriage work. He also mentions the possibility of a honeymoon in the Poconos with "sex optional," further demonstrating his willingness to compromise and listen to his partner's needs. However, the woman is unsure about taking this big step, and the Excited Southerner's attempt at proposing ends in "Coooooo."
Line by Line Meaning
You wanted to ask me something?
Girl asks Excited Southerner if he has something important to ask her.
Yes, I did. I - first of all I just wanted to say That you're -- very pretty girl, and I, I -- hoo -- you'the -- we've Known each other for so long now, and-uh, it's about time that the two Of us -- we're both getting older right now, and-uh, and I don't want to Die alone, I -- tell you that much -- hoo -- getting ahead of myself -- Got ta slow down, hoo-hoo, concentrate on what I'm trying to get across To you right now, hoo, I mean,
Excited Southerner tries to express his feelings by complementing the girl and emphasizing the importance of their relationship while being anxious and trying to control his nerves.
Whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-whe-willing to be a house husband, You don't have to qu-qu-qu-qu-quit your job there, there, I'm, I'm, The-, I'm, I'm -- hoo, honeymoon in the Poconos, with the -- hoo, woo hoo -- sex optional -- you don't have to Do what you don't want to do, hoo hoo hoo hoo, someday you're going to Love me, and that -- that's fi-- til death do us part I, we'll get the Chocolate cake and the sunrise and the sunset -- no prenuptial agree --
Excited Southerner proposes his expectations for the future life with the girl, including his willingness to be a stay-at-home husband and to go on a honeymoon in the Poconos with optional sex, while also expressing his belief that the girl will eventually love him and that they don't need a prenuptial agreement.
Look, are you trying to ask me to marry you? Because I'm just not Ready for that kind of commitment.
Girl asks Excited Southerner directly if he is proposing marriage and expresses her reluctance to make that level of commitment.
Coooooo.
Excited Southerner makes a sound of disappointment or disapproval after the girl's rejection.
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Written by: Adam Sandler
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