I Wanna Play House with You
Buddy Holly Lyrics


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Baby baby baby baby baby
Come back baby I wanna play house with you

You may go to college
You may go to school
You may have a pink Cadillac
But don't you be nobody's fool
Now come baby come
Come back baby come
Come back baby
I wanna play house with you

Now this is one thing baby
I want you to know
Well-a, come on back to me little girl
We can make like we did before (chorus)

Well now this is one thing baby
That I'm talkin' about
Well, come on back to me little girl
So we can play some house (chorus)

Well, listen to me baby
Try to understand




Well, I'd rather see you dead little girl
Than to be with another man (chorus)

Overall Meaning

Buddy Holly's song I Wanna Play House with You is a classic rock and roll love song that captures the essence of the era. The lyrics are playful and suggestive, with the singer asking his lover to come back to him so they can "play house" together. The repetitious chorus reinforces the singer's desire to be with his lover and the passion of their relationship.


The lyrics themselves are not particularly complex, but they do reflect the cultural norms of the time. The mention of college and school suggests that the lovers are young and perhaps still in school, while the line "You may have a pink Cadillac, But don't you be nobody's fool" reinforces the idea that the woman should not let herself be taken advantage of by others. However, the most striking line in the song is the final chorus that states "Well, I'd rather see you dead little girl, than to be with another man." This line has been criticized for its violent and possessive nature, and it demonstrates the gender roles and expectations that were prevalent during the period.


Overall, while the song has some problematic elements, it remains a classic rock and roll love song that captures the spirit of the era.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby baby baby baby baby
The singer is expressing his affectionate feelings towards his partner by repeating the word 'baby'.


Come back baby I wanna play house with you
The singer is urging his partner to return to him because he wants to be together and have fun like they used to.


You may go to college
The singer acknowledges his partner's ambitions for higher education.


You may go to school
The singer acknowledges his partner's commitment to learning.


You may have a pink Cadillac
The singer acknowledges his partner's possessions and achievements.


But don't you be nobody's fool
The singer warns his partner not to be taken advantage of or deceived by others.


Now come baby come
The singer is urging his partner to return to him.


Now this is one thing baby
The singer is about to make a point.


I want you to know
The singer wants his partner to be aware of his thoughts and feelings.


Well-a, come on back to me little girl
The singer is repeating his request for his partner to return to him.


We can make like we did before (chorus)
The singer is reminiscing about past experiences with his partner and wants to recreate those moments together.


Well now this is one thing baby
The singer is about to make another point.


That I'm talkin' about
The singer wants his partner to pay attention to what he is saying.


So we can play some house (chorus)
The singer wants to engage in playful activities with his partner, just like they used to.


Well, listen to me baby
The singer wants his partner to listen carefully to what he is about to say.


Try to understand
The singer is asking his partner to empathize with his feelings and perspective.


Well, I'd rather see you dead little girl
The singer is expressing the extreme emotions he would feel if his partner were to leave him for another man.


Than to be with another man (chorus)
The singer is emphasizing that he wants to be with his partner and engage in activities with her, rather than have her be with someone else.




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