Little Red Riding Hood
Big Bopper Lyrics


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Who's that I see walkin' in these woods?
Why it's Little Red Ridin' Hood
Hey there Little Red Riding Hood
You sure are lookin' good
You're everything a big bad wolf could want
Listen to me, Little Red Ridin' Hood
I don't think little big girls should
Go walkin' in these spooky old woods alone

What big eyes you have
The kind of eyes that drive wolves mad
So, just to see that you don't get chased
I think I ought, to walk, with you for a ways

What full lips you have
They're sure to lure, someone bad
So, untill you get to grandma's place
I think you ought, to walk, with me and be safe

I'm gonna keep my sheep suit on
Till I'm sure that you've been shown
That I can be trusted walkin' with you alone

Little Red Ridin' Hood
I'd like to hold you if I could
But you might think I'm a big bad wolf, so I won't

What a big heart I have
The better to love you with
Little Red Ridin' Hood
Even bad wolves can be good
I'll try to keep satisfied
Just to walk close by your side
Maybe you'll see things my way
Before we get to grandma's place

Little Red Ridin' Hood
You sure are lookin' good
You're everything a big bad wolf could want





I mean... Baa... baa... baa

Overall Meaning

The Big Bopper's "Little Red Riding Hood" is a playful and flirtatious song about a meeting between Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. The lyrics start by identifying Little Red as she walks through the woods, and the wolf immediately takes notice of her beauty. He is drawn to her big eyes and full lips and decides to accompany her to her grandmother's house to ensure she isn't attacked by any other wolves. The wolf initially keeps his sheep suit on, as not to appear threatening, but eventually tries to persuade Little Red that he's not so bad after all.


The song is essentially a metaphor for a romantic encounter, where the wolf represents a man trying to woo Little Red. The wolf is careful not to be too forward, as he doesn't want to scare her off, but at the same time, he's trying to convince her that he's worthy of her affection. The lyrics are sprinkled with double entendres, such as "What big heart I have, the better to love you with," adding an extra layer of playfulness to this already flirtatious song.


Overall, "Little Red Riding Hood" is a light-hearted and playful tune that combines catchy lyrics and upbeat music with suggestive undertones, inviting the listener to indulge in a little bit of fantasy.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's that I see walkin' in these woods?
I have just spotted someone walking in the woods and I am curious to know who it is.


Why it's Little Red Ridin' Hood
Oh, it's Little Red Riding Hood, the young girl dressed in a red hooded cloak.


Hey there Little Red Riding Hood
Hello there, Little Red Riding Hood!


You sure are lookin' good
You look very attractive, Little Red Riding Hood.


You're everything a big bad wolf could want
You fit the description of what a big bad wolf would want, young and innocent.


Listen to me, Little Red Ridin' Hood
Please pay attention to what I am about to say, Little Red Riding Hood.


I don't think little big girls should
I don't believe that young girls should be walking in spooky and dangerous woods all by themselves.


Go walkin' in these spooky old woods alone
It's not safe for young girls to wander around in spooky old woods such as these without an adult accompanying them.


What big eyes you have
Your eyes are quite large and noticeable, Little Red Riding Hood.


The kind of eyes that drive wolves mad
Big, bright and beautiful eyes like yours instantly attract the attention of wolves and make them go crazy.


So, just to see that you don't get chased
In order to make sure that you are not followed by any dangerous animals, I suggest I walk with you for a while.


I think I ought, to walk, with you for a ways
I believe that I should accompany you on this path to ensure your safety, Little Red Riding Hood.


What full lips you have
Your lips are very plump and noticeable, Little Red Riding Hood.


They're sure to lure, someone bad
Full lips are a powerful weapon against dangerous predators, as it attracts them towards you.


So, until you get to grandma's place
Until we reach your grandmother's house, I think it's best for me to walk with you to prevent any harm from coming your way.


I think you ought, to walk, with me and be safe
It would be best if you accompanied me during this journey to ensure your safety, Little Red Riding Hood.


I'm gonna keep my sheep suit on
I will keep my sheepskin outfit on to avoid any confusion and to show you that I am a trustworthy companion.


Till I'm sure that you've been shown
I will not remove my sheepskin outfit until I am convinced that you are safe and secure in your grandmother's house.


That I can be trusted walkin' with you alone
I want to prove to you that you can trust me and that I am a reliable companion who can protect you during our walk.


Little Red Ridin' Hood
I am addressing you once again, Little Red Riding Hood.


I'd like to hold you if I could
I would like to embrace you and hold you in my arms, Little Red Riding Hood.


But you might think I'm a big bad wolf, so I won't
However, I am hesitant to do so because I am aware that you might mistake me as a big bad wolf, Little Red Riding Hood.


What a big heart I have
My heart is filled with a great amount of love and affection, Little Red Riding Hood.


The better to love you with
This big heart of mine allows me to love you even more unconditionally, Little Red Riding Hood.


Even bad wolves can be good
I want to make you aware that even though wolves are feared by humans, they can also be good at heart, Little Red Riding Hood.


I'll try to keep satisfied
I will do my best to satisfy your needs and ensure that you are safe and happy, Little Red Riding Hood.


Just to walk close by your side
I would feel content and happy just to walk beside you, Little Red Riding Hood.


Maybe you'll see things my way
Perhaps during this journey, you will come to understand and trust me, Little Red Riding Hood.


Before we get to grandma's place
I am hoping that we can have a positive interaction and build a good relationship before we reach your grandmother's home, Little Red Riding Hood.


You sure are lookin' good
Once again, you are looking very attractive, Little Red Riding Hood.


You're everything a big bad wolf could want
To a big bad wolf, you would be everything they could ever want, Little Red Riding Hood.


I mean... Baa... baa... baa
This final line seems to be nothing more than gibberish from the singer and holds no additional meaning.




Lyrics Β© CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, GLAD MUSIC CO.
Written by: J.P. RICHARDSON

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@jackspry9736

RIP and long live The Big Bopper (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), aged 28
You will always be remembered as a legend.

@r4h4al

Didn't know he was only 28 that's awful.

@ludogayko2512

Bopper bopped..im 65 now , first heard in 72..loved the guy ever since, and holly yep even valens...such a bloody shame..

@jerrysharpnack4010

They need to make a movie about the big bopper, it's overdue

@alishataylor6017

Jerry Sharpnack I agree

@gerrycarrick8335

Defo

@alishataylor6017

Gerry Carrick I hope
They do soon!.

@alishataylor6017

Gerry Carrick who do u think would play the big bopper in a movie?

@gerrycarrick8335

@@alishataylor6017 that's a tricky one. Any ideas ?? . Is Chris Moyes up to anything at the minute.

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@GaryLudlam

His music always puts a smile on my face

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