Josephine
BLACK'S COMBO BILL 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
The lyrics to BLACK'S COMBO BILL's song "Josephine" tell the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman named Josephine. He describes her as a flirt, a scamp, and a vamp, but he still loves her despite her flaws. He believes that whenever she flirts with other men, it is just a result of a cinder in her eye, but others around him keep telling him to move on from her. The man admits that he has tried to dance with other women, but he always ends up with tears in his eyes because he realizes that no one can compare to Josephine. He knows that she can be mean at times, but he still thinks she is the nicest person he has ever met.
The song touches on the theme of love and companionship in the face of imperfection. The man acknowledges that Josephine is far from perfect, but he loves her anyway. It also explores the idea of societal expectations and pressure to conform, with the man admitting that he knows he should move on from Josephine but cannot bring himself to do so. Overall, "Josephine" is a romantic song that encapsulates the complex emotions that come with love.
Line by Line Meaning
There never was a gal I could love, like I love my Josephine
My love for Josephine is unmatched, I've never loved anyone as much as her.
She's a flirt, she's a scamp, she's the vampiest vamp I've ever seen
Josephine is charming, playful and seductive, and the most attractive woman I've ever met.
It seems to me she's always flirting with the fellows passing by
I get the impression that Josephine flirts with every man she meets.
But when I say she winks, then she tells me she thinks there's a cinder in her eye
Whenever I accuse Josephine of flirting, she denies it and makes excuses.
I believe it would be better if I'd leave her and forget, everybody says it would be wise
I know I should break up with Josephine, everyone tells me it's the smart thing to do.
But each time that I go out to dance with somebody else, I find myself dancing with tears in my eyes
Even though I try to move on, I can't help but feel emotional and upset when I dance with someone else.
For there's nobody quite so nice who can be quite so mean
Although Josephine can be cruel and hurtful, she also has a kind and appealing side.
As my gal, what a gal, Josephine
Josephine is my girl, and despite her flaws, I can't help but love and admire her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PINA KOLLARS
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Mark Markofkane
I was about 6. My dad was going to sell the '55 Chevy that my mom wrecked by accident. He pried the trunk open. And this 45 was in it. Intact! Plus a snail and some other stuff. I played this 45 on the record player. Flipside was "Dry Bones".
This is how I discovered Bill Black's music. 1969 or 1970.
Raymond Malcuit
This Song Went To Number 18 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart In 1960.