Coquette
Bob Crosby's Bob Cats Lyrics


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Hear me, why you keep fooling
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.

Overall Meaning

The song "Coquette" by Bob Crosby's Bob Cats tells the story of a man who is in love with a woman who constantly plays with his heart, making him feel foolish and helpless. He addresses her as "little coquette," a flirtatious and playful woman who enjoys teasing and breaking the hearts of those who love her. Despite her actions and the pain she causes, the man admits that he still loves her and hopes that someday she will understand the true meaning of love and experience the same heartbreak that he has endured.


The lyrics are a poignant reminder of the complexities of love, the vulnerability that comes with giving your heart to someone, and the pain that can result when that love is not reciprocated in the same way. The repetition of the phrase "little coquette" emphasizes the man's frustration and resignation as he realizes that he is unable to resist her charms and remains devoted to her, even when she treats him poorly.


Overall, "Coquette" captures the bittersweet nature of love and the longing that comes with unrequited feelings. It is a classic example of the romantic ballads of the era and showcases the talent of the Bob Crosby's Bob Cats in delivering a heartfelt and emotional performance.


Line by Line Meaning

Hear me, why you keep fooling
Listen to me, why do you persist in deceiving me?


Little coquette, making fun of the one who loves you
You playfully tease the one who loves you


Breaking hearts you are ruling
You are causing heartbreak and ruling over those who love you


Little coquette, true hearts tenderly dreaming of you
You are the subject of many tender dreams of true hearts


Someday you'll fall in love as I fell in love with you.
One day you will experience the same kind of love I feel for you


Maybe the one you love will just be fooling too.
Perhaps the one you love will also be deceitful


And when you are alone with all your regrets,
When you are alone and full of regret,


You know, my little coquette, I love you.
Remember, my dear and charming tease, that I love you.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN WALDO GREEN, GUS KAHN, CARMEN LOMBARDO

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Comments from YouTube:

John Whitehead

Love it - thank you

Joe Carbery

The correct title is simply "Coquette", written by Johnny Green, Carmen Lombardo & Gus Kahn in 1928.

William Rogers

Ol' Bob was a real pro but was overshadowed by brother Bing.........big time. He could sing almost as good as Bing too............and thats sayin' sumptin'

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