Cherry
Benny Carter and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Sit down on your daddy's knee
So I can tell everybody
How you've been sending me
Mama, if this is your secret
You better keep it to yourself
Because if you tell me
I like it red, big fat mama
With the meat shakin' on her bone
And every time she walks down the street
Some steely the woman and longs to home
And longs to home
I want you to take me, pretty mama
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I want you to love me, mama
Till my face turns like cherry red
Benny Carter and His Orchestra's song Cherry is a playful and charming song about the pursuit of a woman. The song's opening lyrics, "Cherry, cherry, you're hard to get," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is persistent in his pursuit of Cherry, singing "Cherry, cherry, I'll get you yet" repeatedly. However, the lyrics are not aggressive or creepy, instead, they have a light and flirty tone that is indicative of the time period in which the song was written.
The singer promises that if he catches Cherry, she'll find out "just what love is all about." This line is particularly interesting because it shows that the singer believes that he can show Cherry what love truly is, implying that she has not experienced it before. The song ends with the singer repeating his determination to catch Cherry, singing "Cherry, cherry, I'll get you yet." Overall, Cherry is a sweet and romantic song that captures the innocent and playful spirit of the 1930s.
Line by Line Meaning
Cherry, cherry, you're hard to get
The subject, Cherry, is difficult to attain.
Cherry, cherry, I'll get you yet
The singer expresses their determination to win over Cherry despite the difficulties.
Cherry, cherry, don't you forget
The singer reminds Cherry of their pursuit and intentions.
Cherry, cherry, you'll be my pet
The artist sees Cherry as their possession, objectifying them.
And when I do you'll find out
The artist promises that once they have Cherry, they will learn what love truly is.
Just what love is all about
The singer believes that Cherry will only understand love once they are in a relationship with the singer.
Oh, cherry, cherry, don't you forget
The singer repeats their reminder to Cherry not to forget their intentions.
Cherry, cherry, I'll get you yet
The artist reiterates their determination to conquer Cherry's heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joe Turner, Pete K. H. Johnson
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