Coquette
Bill Coleman and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Little coquette, making fun of the one who loves you
Breaking hearts you are ruling
Little coquette, true hearts tenderly dreaming of you.
Someday you'll fall in love as I fell in love with you.
Maybe the one you love will just be fooling too.
And when you are alone with all your regrets,
You know, my little coquette, I love you.
Someday you'll fall in love as I fell in love with you.
Now, maybe the one you love will just be fooling too.
And when you are alone with all your regrets,
Now, you know, my little coquette, I love you.
The lyrics to Bill Coleman and His Orchestra's song "Coquette" tell the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman who does not reciprocate his feelings. He addresses her as the "little coquette" and accuses her of making fun of him and breaking hearts. He acknowledges that true hearts are tenderly dreaming of her, but also warns her that someday she will fall in love just as he did, and the person she loves may also be playing games with her. He declares his love for her, even though she may be alone with regret.
The song speaks to the universal experience of unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. The singer is aware of the woman's manipulation, but cannot help being drawn to her. He expresses his hope that she will learn from her experiences and find true love, even if it is not with him. The haunting melody underscores the bittersweet tone of the lyrics, creating a sense of longing and melancholy.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear me, why you keep fooling
Listen to me, why do you keep playing games
Little coquette, making fun of the one who loves you
You tease and mock those who love you, my little flirt
Breaking hearts you are ruling
You have control over hearts that you break
Little coquette, true hearts tenderly dreaming of you.
Sweet hearts affectionately dream of you, my little seductress
Someday you'll fall in love as I fell in love with you.
One day you will experience love as I have for you
Maybe the one you love will just be fooling too.
Perhaps the one you love will also be playing tricks on you
And when you are alone with all your regrets,
And when you are alone with your remorse
You know, my little coquette, I love you.
Remember, my little flirt, that I love you
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN WALDO GREEN, GUS KAHN, CARMEN LOMBARDO
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