Slow Poke
Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra Lyrics
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You're a slow poke,
I wait n' worry but you never seem to hurry,
You're a slow poke,
Time means nothin' to you, I wait and then,
Late again,
Eight o'clock, nine o'clock,
Why should I linger every time you snap your finger,
Little slow poke,
Why can't you hasten when you see the time's a-wastin',
You're a slow poke, dear,
Why should I keep tryin' to change you,
It's not the thing to do,
I guess I'll have to learn
To be a slow poke too!
You keep me waitin' till it's gettin' aggravatin',
You're a slow poke,
I wait n' worry but you never seem to hurry,
You're a slow poke,
Slow poke.
The lyrics to Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra's song Slow Poke describe the frustration of waiting for someone who is always late and takes their time, even when it's inconvenient for others. The singer expresses how this behavior is aggravating and worrying, as they are always left waiting and unsure if the person will show up at all. They point out how time seems to mean nothing to the slowpoke, as they are consistently late, even if they have been given several reminders of when and where to meet.
The frustrated tone of the song is conveyed through the repetition of the words "slow poke" and the emphasis on the time lost waiting. The singer questions why the slowpoke can't hurry up, especially when they know they are wasting time. In the end, the singer admits defeat and decides to adapt to the slowpoke's pace, acknowledging that changing them is not an option.
Overall, the lyrics of Slow Poke capture the feeling of irritation and impatience that comes with waiting for someone who is always running late. It's a relatable experience that many people can empathize with.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep me waitin' till it's gettin' aggravatin',
You consistently make me wait until it becomes extremely bothersome.
You're a slow poke,
You move, act, or progress exceedingly slowly.
I wait n' worry but you never seem to hurry,
I anxiously wait and fear, but you never seem to move any faster.
Time means nothin' to you, I wait and then,
You don't seem to value time, and I just have to wait and see when you arrive.
Late again,
You're frequently behind schedule and arrive after the agreed upon time.
Eight o'clock, nine o'clock,
The times I am expected to meet you.
Quarter to ten,
You are notorious for being late, and I am left waiting, sitting around until almost 10 PM.
Why should I linger every time you snap your finger,
Why should I stay every time you beckon?
Little slow poke,
You are a diminutive, slow-moving creature.
Why can't you hasten when you see the time's a-wastin',
Why can't you move faster when there is a limited amount of time?
You're a slow poke, dear,
You are a slow-moving person, my dear.
Why should I keep tryin' to change you,
Why should I continue to make an effort to modify you?
It's not the thing to do,
It's not the best or proper way to do things.
I guess I'll have to learn
I assume I'll have to learn.
To be a slow poke too!
To become a tardy person as well!
Slow poke.
A slow-moving person or creature.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart, Chilton Price
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