Umm Oh Yeah Dearest
Buddy Holly Lyrics


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Dearest - though you're the nearest to my heart

please don't ever - umm ya

ever say we'll part


You scold and you were so bold

yes together - umm ya

our love will grow old - umm ya

our love will grow old


You may be a million miles away


When you hear me say

please believe me - umm ya
I love you - I love you



Come home - keep me from these sleepless nights



try my love again - umm ya
I'm gonna treat you right - umm ya





I'm gonna treat you right

Overall Meaning

The song "Umm Oh Yeah Dearest" by Buddy Holly is a love song about a man expressing his deep love for his partner. The first verse starts off by saying that though there may be other people who are physically closer, his love interest is the 'nearest' to his heart. He then requests that she never mentions the possibility of them parting ways. The second verse indicates that even though there may be disagreements between them, their love for each other will continue and grow old together. The chorus of the song is an affirmation of his love for her, even if they are physically apart, and he hopes that she believes him.


The bridge of the song starts with a falsetto "Umm Ya" followed by a plea for his love to come back to him so he doesn't have to deal with sleepless nights. He then promises to treat her right, suggesting that he may have made mistakes in the past but he is willing to make it up to her.


Overall, the song portrays a deep and pure love that the singer never wants to let go of. It also showcases the fear of losing someone you love and the lengths one is willing to take to make things work.


Line by Line Meaning

Dearest - though you're the nearest to my heart
My beloved, even though you hold the closest and most important place in my heart


please don't ever - umm ya
Please never, ever


ever say we'll part
Think of us always being together without any doubt of parting


You scold and you were so bold
Even when you scold and act boldly


yes together - umm ya
Despite that, we will always be together


our love will grow old - umm ya
Our love will continue to strengthen with age


You may be a million miles away
Even if you are far away, physically or emotionally


When you hear me say
When you hear me profess


please believe me - umm ya
Please trust and have faith in me


I love you - I love you
That I love you unconditionally


Come home - keep me from these sleepless nights
Please come back home to me and keep me from being restless and up all night


try my love again - umm ya
Give my love a second chance


I'm gonna treat you right - umm ya
I promise to treat you well and with respect




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