Hey Joe
Big B Featuring John E (of OPM) Lyrics
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Where'd ya find that pearly girlie
Where'd ya get that jolly dolly
How did ya rate that dish I wish was mine
Hey Joe!
She's got skin that's creamy dreamy
Eyes that look so lovey-dovey
Now listen Joe, I ain't no heel
But oh buddy let me tell you how I feel
She's a honey, she's a sugar pie
I'm warnin' you I'm gonna try to steal her from you
Hey Joe!
Though we've been the best of friends
This is where that friendship ends
I gotta have that dolly for my own.
(Hey Joe!)
(Hey Joe!)
Hey Joe!
Come on let's be buddy buddies
Show me you're my palsy-walsy
Introduce that pretty little chick to me
Hey Joe!
Quit that waitin', hesitatin'
Let me at 'er, what's the matter
You're as slow as any Joe can be
Now come on Joe let's make a deal
Let me dance with her to see if she is real
She's the cutest girl I've ever seen
An' I tell ya face to face I mean to steal her from you
Hey Joe!
We'll be friends until the end
But this looks like the end my friend
I gotta have that dolly for my own
I've gotta have that dolly for my own
(Hey Joe, Hey Joe)
The song "Hey Joe" by Big B Featuring John E (of OPM) is a catchy upbeat tune that tells the story of two friends who both have eyes for the same girl. The song begins with the singer, Joe, being asked where he found the "pearly girlie" with "skin that's creamy dreamy, eyes that look so lovey-dovey, and lips as red as cherry berry wine". The other friend expresses his admiration for her and warns Joe that he intends to steal her away.
As the song progresses, the friend tries to persuade Joe to let him have a chance with the girl, insisting that he is not a "heel", but simply cannot resist her charms. He pleads with Joe to let him dance with her to see if she is "real", promising that they will still be friends to the end, but ultimately declaring that he "gotta have that dolly for (his) own".
The lyrics of "Hey Joe" are playful and tongue-in-cheek, portraying the age-old theme of a love triangle with a light-hearted twist. The upbeat melody and catchy chorus make this song irresistible to sing along to, even as the story unfolds into a tale of rivalry and greed.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Joe!
Addressing Joe, the singer expresses his desire to talk to him about a girl he has seen.
Where'd ya find that pearly girlie
Asking where Joe found the attractive girl he is dating.
Where'd ya get that jolly dolly
Asking where Joe found such a fun and lively girl.
How did ya rate that dish I wish was mine
Curious about how Joe got such a desirable girl and expressing his own desire for her.
She's got skin that's creamy dreamy
Describing the girl's beautiful and smooth skin.
Eyes that look so lovey-dovey
Describing the girl's affectionate and loving eyes.
Lips as red as cherry berry wine
Describing the girl's attractive, red lips.
Now listen Joe, I ain't no heel
The singer is not trying to deceive Joe or act like a bad friend.
But oh buddy let me tell you how I feel
The singer is honest with Joe about how much he wants the girl Joe is dating.
She's a honey, she's a sugar pie
Describing the girl as sweet and attractive.
I'm warnin' you I'm gonna try to steal her from you
The singer is telling Joe that he's going to try to take the girl away from him.
Though we've been the best of friends
Acknowledging their friendship.
This is where that friendship ends
The singer is willing to end the friendship in order to pursue the girl.
Come on let's be buddy buddies
Asking Joe to forgive him and be friends again.
Show me you're my palsy-walsy
Asking Joe to prove that they're good friends again.
Introduce that pretty little chick to me
Asking Joe to introduce the girl to him.
Quit that waitin', hesitatin'
Telling Joe to stop hesitating and take action.
Let me at 'er, what's the matter
Asking Joe to let him talk to the girl and see if she's interested.
You're as slow as any Joe can be
Mocking Joe for being slow to act.
Now come on Joe let's make a deal
Proposing that they make a deal about the girl.
Let me dance with her to see if she is real
Asking Joe to let him spend time with the girl to see if there's a connection.
She's the cutest girl I've ever seen
Describing the girl as very attractive.
An' I tell ya face to face I mean to steal her from you
Reiterating the singer's intention to take the girl away from Joe.
We'll be friends until the end
Acknowledging that they will always be friends.
But this looks like the end my friend
Accepting that their friendship may be coming to an end because of the girl.
I gotta have that dolly for my own
Reiterating the singer's strong desire to have the girl for himself.
Hey Joe, Hey Joe
Repeating the opening line to close the song.
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Written by: Billy Roberts
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