Little Willy
Brian Connolly's Sweet Lyrics
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Little Willy, Willy wears the crown, he's the king around town
Dancing, glancing
Willy drives them silly with his star shoe shimmy shuffle down
Way past one, and feeling allright
'Cause with little Willy round they can last all night
Hey down, stay down, stay down down
But you can't push Willy round
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Up town, down town
Little Willy, Willy drives them wild with his run-around style
Inside, outside
Willy sends them silly with his star-shine shimmy shuffle smile
Mama done chase Willy down through the hall
But laugh, Willy laugh, he don't care at all
Hey down, stay down, stay down, down
'Cause little Willy, Willy won't go home
But you can't push Willy round
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Little Willy, Willy won't
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy, Willy won't
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy, Willy won't
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy, Willy won't
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
But you can't push Willy round
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
But you can't push Willy round
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
The lyrics of the song "Little Willy" by Brian Connolly's Sweet describe the character of Willy, who is considered the king of the town due to his sensational dance moves. The opening lines of the song divide the town into east and north sides and introduce the listeners to Willy, who wears the crown and has a captivating dance style. Willy's star-shoe shimmy shuffle down amazes everyone, and he is the life of the party, keeping it going all through the night. The lyrics mention Mama, who tries to chase him down, but Willy laughs and continues with his moves. It is clear that Willy is the center of attention and doesn't care much about what others think about him.
The chorus of the song "Little Willy" reiterates the point that Willy won't go home, and you can't push him around. This shows that Willy is a strong, independent character who has the ability to make his own decisions and doesn't allow others to control him. The lyrics talk about how everyone tries to persuade him to go home, but Willy remains steadfast in his decision to stay out and continue dancing. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics make it a classic rock anthem that celebrates living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
North side, east side
Willy's kingdom extends throughout the entire town
Little Willy, Willy wears the crown, he's the king around town
Willy has a prominent status and holds power within the town
Dancing, glancing
Willy's dance moves catch the attention of those around him
Willy drives them silly with his star shoe shimmy shuffle down
Willy's dance moves are so impressive that they mesmerize and entice people
Way past one, and feeling all right
Despite the late hour, everyone is still energized because of Willy's presence
'Cause with little Willy round they can last all night
Willy's charismatic and entertaining qualities make people want to stay out and party all night
Hey down, stay down, stay down down
Willy commands people to keep the party going
'Cause little Willy, Willy won't go home
Willy's refusal to leave keeps the party going
But you can't push Willy round
Willy is strong-willed and cannot be easily influenced or manipulated
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Despite people's attempts to get him to leave, Willy insists on staying put
Little Willy, Willy drives them wild with his run-around style
Willy's energetic and unpredictable dance moves excite people
Inside, outside
Willy's moves encompass the entire space in which he's dancing
Willy sends them silly with his star-shine shimmy shuffle smile
Willy's infectious personality and dance moves make people feel happy and silly
Mama done chase Willy down through the hall
Willy's behavior may have caused concern or disapproval from his mother
But laugh, Willy laugh, he don't care at all
Willy is carefree and doesn't let anyone or anything hinder his fun
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Despite people's efforts to get him to leave, Willy remains rooted in his spot
Willy won't, Willy won't
Willy is firm in his decision to stay
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Willy is determined to keep the party going and not leave
Little Willy, Willy won't
Willy's stubbornness is unwavering
Up town, down town
Willy's influence and charisma are felt everywhere in town
But you can't push Willy round
Even with the combined efforts of everyone, Willy can't be moved
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Despite everyone's attempts, Willy refuses to leave
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Willy is committed to staying where he is
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Willy is unmovable and defiant
But you can't push Willy round
Willy cannot be influenced or coerced into doing something he doesn't want to do
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Despite everyone's influence, Willy remains determined
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Willy's stubbornness is unbreakable
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Willy is resolute in not leaving
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN
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