Hang On Sloopy
Arsenio Lyrics
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(Cross the floor) ha-ha
Hey, girl!
When ya swish and sway
In your yellow dress
'Cross the crowded room
Hey, girl!
Freckles on your arms
Freckles on your face
Can't we find a place?
In a crowded room, we go
Boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom
(Chicka-boom, chicka-boom)
Boom (chicka-boom, chicka-boom-boom)
Boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom
(Chicka-chicka-chicka-boom)
A-hey, girl!
I'm goin' away
But I'm comin' back
With a ginger cat
What'd ya think a-that?
Hey, girl!
I'm goin' away
But I'm comin' back
By the railroad track
Where the trains go by
And we sang and cry in gloom
Boom, chicka-boom
(Chicka-boom, chicka-boom)
Hey, girl!
(Chicka-boom, chick-a boom-boom)
When ya swish and sway
(Chicka, chicka, chicka-boom)
In your yellow dress
'Cross the crowded room, boom
Boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom
(Chicka-boom, chicka-boom)
Boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom
(Chicka-boom, chicka-boom)
Chicka-chicka, boom
Chicka-boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom
(Chicka, chicka, chicka, boom)
Chicka-chicka, boom, chicka-boom
(Chicka, chicka boom)
Chick-chicka-boom
(Chicka-boom, chicka-boom-boom)
Chicka-boom, chicka-boom
(Chicka, chicka, chicka-boom
Chicka, chicka, chicka-boom
(Chicka boom, chicka-boom)
Chicka boom, chicka-boom
(Chick-a boom, chicka-boom)
Chick-chick-chick-chick-chick-chick
(Chicka-boom, chicka-boom-boom)
Chicka-boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom-chick
(Chicka, chicka, chicka-boom)
Chicka-boom, chicka-boom
(Chicka, chicka, chicka-boom)
(Chicka-boom, chicka-boom)
The lyrics to Arsenio's song "Hang On Sloopy" is a playful and flirtatious ode to a girl at a party or club. The song starts with the singer's attention being drawn to the girl in her bright yellow dress as she sways and moves through the crowd. He's taken by her freckles but doesn't say anything to her, opting to find a quiet place in the crowded room. The lyrics start to take a turn towards the end of the first verse, as the singer mentions he's leaving but that he's coming back with a ginger cat. It's an odd lyric but could be interpreted as a playful promise of a unique gift.
The second verse is more somber, as the singer mentions he's leaving and will be back by the railroad tracks where they sang and cried together. It's unclear what kind of relationship the singer and the girl have, but it seems to be a short-lived summer fling. The song ends with more playful "boom chicka-boom" lyrics and a catchy melody.
Line by Line Meaning
(Shut that door)
Please close the door.
(Cross the floor) ha-ha
Come on over to where I am standing.
Hey, girl!
Hello there, young lady!
When ya swish and sway
I notice your graceful movements as you walk.
In your yellow dress
You are wearing a lovely yellow outfit.
'Cross the crowded room
Despite the number of people around, I spot you easily.
Boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom
I hear the rhythmic beat of the music playing in the background.
Freckles on your arms
You have cute little spots on your skin.
Freckles on your face
Your face also has adorable freckles on it.
Can't we find a place?
Can we not move somewhere less crowded and talk?
Boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom
The music beat continues to play.
A-hey, girl!
Hey again, young lady!
I'm goin' away
I will be leaving this place soon.
But I'm comin' back
But I will return again.
With a ginger cat
I will be bringing a pet with me next time.
What'd ya think a-that?
What do you think of that idea?
By the railroad track
I will be coming back by the train tracks.
Where the trains go by
I will be in an area where trains pass through.
And we sang and cry in gloom
We can spend time together and sing, even when we're feeling sad.
Chicka-chicka, boom
The music continues to play loudly.
Chicka-boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom
The beat becomes more intense.
Chicka-chicka, boom, chicka-boom
The music now has a faster rhythm.
Chick-chicka-boom
The beat continually picks up pace.
Chicka boom, chicka-boom
The rhythmic beat intensifies even more.
Chick-a boom, chicka-boom
The music reaches its peak intensity.
Chick-chick-chick-chick-chick-chick
The song continues to get louder and faster.
Chicka-boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom-chick
The beat continues at a frenzied pace.
Chicka-boom, chicka-boom
The music finally slows down to a stop.
(Chicka, chicka, chicka-boom)
The beat has finally ended.
(Chicka-boom, chicka-boom)
The song has concluded.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: WES FARRELL, BERT RUSSELL
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