Valerie
Amy Winehouse(에이미 와인하우스) Lyrics
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And I look across the water
And I think of all the things, what you're doing
And in my head I paint a picture
'Cause since I've come on home,
Well my body's been a mess
And I've missed your ginger hair
Won't you come on over
Stop making a fool out of me
Why don't you come on over Valerie?
Valerie
Valerie
Valerie
Did you have to go to jail,
Put your house up for sale, did you get a good lawyer?
I hope you didn't catch a tan,
I hope you'll find the right man who'll fix it for ya
And are you shopping anywhere,
Changed the color of your hair, are you busy?
And did you have to pay that fine
You were dodging all the time, are you still dizzy?
'Cause since I've come on home,
Well my body's been a mess
And I've missed your ginger hair
And the way you like to dress
Won't you come on over
Stop making a fool out of me
Why don't you come on over Valerie?
Valerie
Valerie
Valerie
Well sometimes I go out by myself
And I look across the water
And I think of all the things, what you're doing
And in my head I paint a picture
'Cause since I've come on home,
Well my body's been a mess
And I've missed your ginger hair
And the way you like to dress
Won't you come on over
Stop making a fool out of me
Why don't you come on over Valerie?
Valerie
Valerie
Valerie
Valerie
Valerie
Valerie
Valerie
Valerie
Why don't come over Valerie?
The lyrics of Amy Winehouse's song "Valerie" express the singer's longing and regret for a lost love, who is addressed directly as Valerie. The song opens with a description of the singer's solitary state as she contemplates what Valerie might be doing across the water. The chorus comes in strong with the repetition of Valerie's name, expressing the intensity of the singer's emotions. In the second verse, the singer poses a series of questions to Valerie, asking if she has been in jail or had to sell her house, among others. The singer hopes that Valerie has found happiness and fulfillment in various areas of her life. However, the singer's longing for Valerie remains strong, and in the final chorus, she implores Valerie to "come on over" and end her torment.
The lyrics of "Valerie" are open to interpretation. Some have suggested that Valerie may be a real person from Winehouse's life, while others think the song is more of a universal expression of heartbreak and longing. Regardless, the vivid imagery used in the lyrics, such as looking out across the water and painting a mental picture, creates a sense of emotional intensity that is characteristic of Winehouse's music.
Line by Line Meaning
Well sometimes I go out by myself
At times, I venture out alone
And I look across the water
I gaze at the water surface
And I think of all the things, what you're doing
I ponder upon what you might be doing
And in my head I paint a picture
I visualize it in my mind
'Cause since I've come on home,
Because ever since I returned home
Well my body's been a mess
My physical state has been disorganized
And I've missed your ginger hair
I've been longing for your red hair
And the way you like to dress
And the way you prefer to dress
Won't you come on over
Would you please come over
Stop making a fool out of me
Stop making me look foolish
Why don't you come on over Valerie?
Why don't you visit me, Valerie?
Did you have to go to jail,
Did you end up being imprisoned
Put your house up for sale, did you get a good lawyer?
Did you put up your house for sale, and did you get a good attorney?
I hope you didn't catch a tan,
I hope you didn't get a bad tan
I hope you'll find the right man who'll fix it for ya
I hope you encounter a perfect gentleman who'll resolve your problems
And are you shopping anywhere,
Are you out shopping anywhere
Changed the color of your hair, are you busy?
Have you dyed your hair, are you occupied?
And did you have to pay that fine
Did you have to pay that penalty
You were dodging all the time, are you still dizzy?
You were avoiding it all the time, are you still feeling lightheaded?
Why don't come over Valerie?
Why don't you visit me, Valerie?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ABIGAIL HARDING, BOYAN CHOWDHURY, DAVID ALAN MCCABE, RUSSELL THOMAS PRITCHARD, SEAN FRANCIS CALEB PAYNE
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@TheLovelySheri
Amy would have been hitting the music charts still if she was still here.
@shavannya
she's a diva killer. those overrated image of glorified glamour divas ended by Amy's rebellious image..
@celestial_cat7776
No doubt about it
@andS7
Could’ve had a proper collab with Adele.
@VioletPaisley
Hopefully. People don't really appreciate good music nowadays.
@tadeocastillo1631
I dont think so... she was ameazing but a completely mess and bad shows when she past away. But i miss her music u.u
@stitchedmouthgirl
I’m from Camden (where Amy is from) and trust me, nobody here has forgotten about Amy. I’m so happy that the rest of the world hasn’t either.
@TheTaz1999
When you look at the number of faces to have come out from Camden over the years is very significant...
@WinterReflections
@@marcusfoto Not New Jersey...
@marcusfoto
@@WinterReflections oops!!