Glória
Brian Orchestra Setzer Lyrics

Gloria, Gloria
The song opens with the repetition of the name Gloria, possibly indicating the singer's frustration or fixation on a woman with that name.

It's not Marie
The singer clarifies that the woman he is referencing is not named Marie, indicating that he is aware of multiple women in his life.

Gloria
The repetition of the name Gloria continues, emphasizing the importance of the woman in the singer's thoughts.

It's not Sherie
The singer eliminates another potential woman, Sherie, implying that he is going through a list of names in his head.

Gloria
Again, the singer repeats the woman's name, expressing his continued fixation on her.

She's not in love with me
The singer reveals that the woman he is thinking of does not reciprocate his feelings, suggesting that he may be pining for her despite her lack of interest.

Well can't you see
The singer seems to be addressing someone, possibly the woman's friend or a confidante, asking them if they can comprehend his romantic struggles.

It's not Sherie
The singer emphasizes again that the woman is not Sherie, potentially indicating that the listener had suggested that as a possibility.

Gloria
Again, the singer repeats the woman's name, emphasizing her significance to him.

It's not Marie
The singer confirms again that the woman is not named Marie, potentially indicating that the listener had suggested that as a possibility.

Gloria
The repetition of the woman's name continues, possibly indicating that the singer is stuck on her and cannot stop thinking about her.

She's not in love with me
The singer reiterates that the woman does not reciprocate his feelings, emphasizing his unrequited love.

Well maybe
The singer introduces a note of hope or uncertainty, suggesting that he is not completely giving up on the possibility of winning the woman's affection.

She'll love me
The singer expresses the desire that the woman will eventually fall for him, indicating that he is still pursuing her despite her lack of interest.

How am I supposed to know
The singer acknowledges that he cannot predict the outcome of his romantic pursuit, indicating that he is potentially struggling with uncertainty or doubt.

And maybe
The singer continues to hold out hope for a romantic relationship with the woman.

She'll love me
The singer repeats his desire for the woman to love him, indicating that his feelings have not changed.

But how am I to know
The singer expresses uncertainty about whether or not the woman will ever return his feelings, indicating that he is struggling with doubt even as he continues to pursue her.

Gloria
The repetition of the woman's name continues, serving as a refrain that emphasizes her importance to the singer.

It's not Sherie
The singer repeats again that the woman is not named Sherie, potentially indicating that he is still trying to eliminate possible candidates for the woman he is thinking of.

Gloria
The repetition of the woman's name continues, emphasizing her continued importance to the singer.

It's not Marie
The singer confirms again that the woman is not named Marie, emphasizing that he is thinking of a specific woman and not just any woman.

Gloria
The repetition of the woman's name continues, emphasizing her continued importance to the singer.

She's not in love with me
The song closes with a repetition of the line that has been the focus of the song, emphasizing the singer's unrequited love and suggesting that his pursuit of this woman is far from over.