Rosalita
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics

Spread out now Rosie, doctor come cut loose her mama's reins
Rosie, let go of your mother's control and restrictions on you.

You know playin' blind man's bluff is a little baby's game
Don't be foolish or naive like children.

You pick up little dynamite, I'll pick up little gun
We'll be partners in crime.

And together we're gonna go out tonight and make that highway run
We'll venture out and make our own way, have some fun.

You don't have to call me lieutenant, Rosie, and I don't want to be your son
Don't label me, we are equals.

The only lover I'm ever gonna need's your soft, sweet, little girl's tongue
You're my only true love.

And Rosie, you're the one
You're the only one for me.

Dynamite's in the belfry, baby, playin' with the bats
There's craziness and chaos inside me.

Little gun's downtown in front of Woolworth's tryin' out his attitude on all the cats
There's a part of me that's rebellious and ready for a challenge.

Papa's on the corner, waitin' for the bus
Your dad's not in the picture.

Mama, she's home in the window, waitin' up for us
Your mom disapproves of us and is keeping an eye on you.

She'll be there in that chair when they wrestle her upstairs
She'll always be over-protecting you.

'Cause you know we ain't gonna come
We're not going to be stopped by anyone.

I ain't here on business, baby, I'm only here for fun
I'm here to enjoy myself.

And Rosie, you're the one
You're the center of my world.

Windows are for cheaters, chimneys for the poor
Don't cheat, don't be poor.

Oh, closets are for hangers, winners use the door
You should always aspire to be a winner and take bold steps.

So use it, Rosie, that's what it's there for
Use the door to find and chase your happiness.

Now, I know your mama, she don't like me, 'cause I play in a rock and roll band
Your mom doesn't approve of my profession.

And I know your daddy, he don't dig me, but he never did understand
Your dad never got to know me.

Your papa lowered the boom, he locked you in your room, I'm comin' to lend a hand
Your dad punished you by locking you up, but I'm here to help you break free.

I'm comin' to liberate you, confiscate you, I want to be your man
I want to be your protector, take care of you, and be your partner.

Someday we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny
We'll laugh at this one day.

But now you're sad, your mama's mad
You're upset and your mom is mad at us.

And your papa says he knows that I don't have any money
Your dad thinks I have no money.

Well, tell him this is his last chance to get his daughter in a fine romance
This is the time for him to change his mind and let us have a good relationship.

Because a record company, Rosie, just gave me a big advance
I just got a lot of money from a record company.

And my tires were slashed and I almost crashed, but the Lord had mercy
Someone tried to hurt me, but I was lucky.

And my machine, she's a dud, out stuck in the mud somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
My car is not working well and I'm stranded in a bad area.

Well, hold on tight, stay up all night, 'cause Rosie, I'm comin' on strong
Be ready for me, I'm coming with passion and determination.

By the time we meet the morning light, I will hold you in my arms
I will embrace you all through the night and into the morning.

I know a pretty little place in Southern California, down San Diego way
I know a beautiful spot in Southern California.

There's a little cafe, where they play guitars all night and all day
There's a guitar cafe that's open all around the clock.

You can hear them in the back room strummin'
Music is always playing there.

So hold tight, baby, 'cause don't you know daddy's comin'
Be patient and hang in there, I'm coming for you.

Everybody sing
Let's all sing together!

Rosalita, jump a little higher
Rosalita, be happier and more joyful.

Senorita, come sit by my fire
Come and sit down with me.

I just want to be your lover, ain't no liar
I truly love you.

Rosalita, you're my stone desire
You're on top of all my fantasies.