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he's mine
Alice Wonder Land Lyrics
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Have much dough
But he will someday
Somehow
He starts his hard work
After school
Let me tell you
[CHORUS]
And he's mine
(I love him, I love him)
(I love him) oh, he's mine
(I love him, I love him)
(I love him) yeah, he's mine
(I love him, I love him)
(I love him) he's so fine
And he's mine, all mine
He doesn't leave any doubt
He goes his own way
And he's stout
He's right to hold
His head up high
I tell you he's
The greatest guy
[Repeat CHORUS 4x to fade]
The song "He's Mine" by Alice Wonder Land is an ode to a man who might not have much money, but has a strong work ethic and a determination to succeed. The lyrics express the singer's love and admiration for this man who works hard even after school hours, with the belief that one day he will make it big. The opening lines of the song set the stage for the rest of the story, with the singer acknowledging that the man she loves doesn't have much money right now, but she sees potential in him.
The chorus of "He's Mine" repeats the catchy phrase "I love him, I love him" three times, emphasizing the singer's feelings for this man. The lyrics celebrate this man's strong sense of individuality and his refusal to follow the crowd. He holds his head up high and stays true to himself, which the singer considers to be a rare and admirable quality. Overall, the song has a positive and uplifting message about hard work, perseverance, and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
I know he doesn't
Despite his lack of financial resources, I understand his worth
Have much dough
He doesn't have a lot of money
But he will someday
There's hope for his future success
Somehow
In one way or another, he will achieve great things
He starts his hard work
He begins to work diligently
After school
Following his educational commitments
Let me tell you
Trust my words
He's nobody's fool
He's intelligent and wise
And he's mine
I am in a committed relationship with him
(I love him, I love him)
I am deeply in love with him
(I love him) oh, he's mine
He belongs to me and I cherish him
(I love him, I love him)
My affection for him is strong and unwavering
(I love him) yeah, he's mine
I am fortunate to have him as my partner
(I love him, I love him)
I can't express my feelings for him enough
(I love him) he's so fine
He is outstanding and exceptional
And he's mine, all mine
I have him completely to myself
He doesn't leave any doubt
He's decisive and confident
He goes his own way
He follows his own path and takes risks
And he's stout
He's physically and emotionally strong
He's right to hold
He has the authority to be proud
His head up high
He's confident and self-assured
I tell you he's
Believe me when I say
The greatest guy
He is excellent and the best
Writer(s): Jacqui Verdell
Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
oldolds53
I don't know where you got all those great girl-group records, but I'm very greatful that you would share them with us, or we never got to hear many of them at all! Many Thanks Roy!
Darryl Magoon
This song brought me back to my early teen years. Thanks for the trip back to yesterday.
SandySummers
One of my faves. Better than The Swans. Should have been a hit.
Soo Nice
@Res Ipsa Loquitur Thanks for the info.
Res Ipsa Loquitur
@SandySummers...It was played quite a lot in late 1963 on the very popular WKBW (AM) radio in Buffalo NY where I first heard the song while living in the Niagara region across the border in Canada-so much so that I bought the 45 record-and still have it. Although it only made it to #62 on the (U.S.) Billboard Hot 100, it was higher on some local radio station charts such as up to #11 on CFUN in Nov. 1963 in of all places, Vancouver B.C. Canada. There is a very detailed article online about the song and referring to CFUN etc.
dpohunter
Great song, and indeed the better version compared to the Swans'. Love the back-up vocals, reminds me of early Marvelettes. Thanks for posting!
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Love this song-should have been an even bigger hit. I hope we will see a photo of Alice posted one day. Is she still with us? Bought this 45 when it came out in 63 and still play it-kind of has a mesmerizing sound to it. Contrary to what mezskr4 posted a year ago, this is by far the more well known version (even in southern Ontario Canada where I grew up) and as rickrock51 says, this is the version that charted, not the inferior Swans version.
kram1624
I was a teenager in the 60’s and I never heard this song before. The drum beat intro reminds me of Bits & Pieces by the Dave Clark 5. I bet someone could take this song and remake it, today and have a hit. Back then lyrics were short and repetitive, but allowed the listeners to remember and sing along. Also, almost all songs were under 3 minutes because stations needed to sell lots of commercials in order to profit and stay on the air. Also, the “pay-ola” scandal helped many artists and song writers and labels get more airtime.
Brock White
Great song from my WLS days! Thanks!
Jeffrey Dickison
I used to have this in my 45 collection. I remember listening to this on WLS and KXOK.