Pretty
Bobby and the Farraris Lyrics
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Little bitty pretty one, come on and talk to me
Come on and talk-a to me
Love dovey lovely one
Come sit down on my knee
Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Tell you a story, happen a long time ago
Little bitty pretty one, I've been a-watching you grow
Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Little bitty pretty one,
Come on and talk-a to me
Love dovey lovely one
Come sit down on my knee
Hmm, hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
(Hmm, hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm)
The lyrics of "Little Bitty Pretty One" by Bobby and the Farraris convey a message of a man who has been admiring a woman for a long time and wants to start a conversation. The man is so charmed by this woman's beauty that he refers to her as a "Little Bitty Pretty One." He beckons her to talk to him and sit on his knee.
The lyrics describe memories of the woman's growth from the perspective of someone who has been watching her for a long time. The repetition of the phrase "Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh" adds to the charm and nostalgia of the song. The song is a playful invitation to the woman to come into his world and start a conversation.
Overall, "Little Bitty Pretty One" is a classic American Doo-wop song that expresses the universal desire to connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Little bitty pretty one, come on and talk to me
Addressing a sweet and petite lady, requesting her to engage in conversation with the singer.
Come on and talk-a to me, love dovey lovely one
Asking the girl again to start a conversation with him, with an endearment alongside.
Come sit down on my knee
Inviting the girl to sit close to the singer, indicating a romantic gesture.
Tell you a story, happen a long time ago
Attempting to impress the girl with a narrative, dating from earlier periods.
Little bitty pretty one, I've been a-watching you grow
Complimenting the girl, telling her how he has monitored her growth over time, which could imply that he likes her.
Little bitty pretty one, come on and talk-a to me, love dovey lovely one, come sit down on my knee
Reiterating the singer's request, to converse with an adorable girl, this time with an entreaty to take a seat opposite him.
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Written by: ROBERT BYRD
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