Double Dutch
Blake Lively Lyrics
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It makes me happy, it makes me grin
I like to double Dutch and dancing too
It makes me happy and all I see is you
Playing tennis after school,
Picking flowers by big blue swimming pools
I like to double Dutch, I like to run
I like to party with hula-hoops
It makes me happy and all I see is you
And when I'm happy, all I see is you
The lyrics to Blake Lively's "Double Dutch" seem to celebrate the simple joys of childhood. The act of jumping rope is portrayed as something that brings the singer pure happiness, as does swimming and dancing. The repetition of "it makes me happy" and "all I see is you" suggests that the singer is experiencing a profound contentment and perhaps associating it with a specific person or memory.
The latter half of the song shifts to other activities like playing tennis, picking flowers, and partying with hula hoops, but the sentiment remains the same: these simple pleasures are enough to make the singer joyful and they are deeply connected to the person they see in their mind's eye.
Line by Line Meaning
I like to double Dutch, I like to swim
I enjoy jumping rope while two ropes are turned, as well as swimming in the water
It makes me happy, it makes me grin
These activities bring joy to my heart and a smile to my face
I like to double Dutch and dancing too
Not only do I enjoy double Dutch, but I also like to dance
It makes me happy and all I see is you
These activities make me happy and remind me of the person I'm with
Playing tennis after school,
Engaging in the sport of tennis after attending classes during the day
Picking flowers by big blue swimming pools
Collecting blossoms close to large swimming areas that are colored blue
I like to double Dutch, I like to run
I enjoy both jumping rope while two ropes are turned and the action of running
It makes me happy, it's so much fun
Partaking in these activities brings pleasure and excitement
I like to party with hula-hoops
I enjoy attending social events where hula-hoops are present
It makes me happy and all I see is you
These activities bring happiness and the person I'm with is constantly on my mind
And when I'm happy, all I see is you
When I'm feeling joyous, the only thing I can think about is the person I care for
Writer(s): Holly Marilyn Solem
Contributed by Kaelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@honeyflower7754
I think Blake shows character and honesty when stating that she cannot sing, despite all the rave reviews. The voice of the little girl is angelic; so clear and pure. Together, both voices work very well; very touching.😃
@ashleybostrom3593
Dude she's not a bad singer in either of the tracks for this movie. I mean, she's not quite singing with a varying range but she has really good pitch. She's really great on speaking-range pitch and hits that so well. She's talked about being in show choir and that dancing was her strong suit as opposed to singing. Not to mention being a performer with enthusiasm. She's honestly such a stellar woman with her charm, wit, and passion.
@alexxxx1448
I love her voice. It’s not perfect at singing but I love it anyway❤️
@FeliciaM7
I like to double dutch. I like to swim. It makes me happy. It makes me grin. I like to double dutch, and dancing, too. It makes me happy and all I see is you... playing tennis after school, picking flowers by big blue swimming pools.
I like to double dutch. I like to run. It makes me happy. It's so much fun. I like to party with hula hoops. It makes me happy and all I see is you.
And when I'm happy, all I see is you.
@lerealxnoizi6505
Funny how you put the lyrics on this and on the other song. Thanks for that
@LilaLilaJ
Thanks, want it complete! 😘😃
@emily3354
I love this even though her voice isn’t amazing, I think it’s just so lovely
@elvisalla142
She can read the news and I still will hear her singing......
@tacitus7
The last part of the song when she switches keys....amazing...and they left it out:>(
@andreaben-avraham1410
J Dorner I’m so pissed that they left it out🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬