Lovey Dovey
Buddy Knox Lyrics
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Bop Bop a chu de Bopa
Bop Bop a chu de Bopa
Well you're the cutest thing that I did ever see
I really love your features won't you come with me
Lovey dovey,lovey dovey all the time
Yeah,lovey dovey I can't get you outa my mind
Well every time you kiss me you just thrill me so
Never,never,never,never let me go whoa baby
Lovey dovey all the time,yeah lovey dovey,
I can't get you outta my mind
Oh Well I sigh with a feelin when you're near me
I'm high as the ceilin',Oh baby hear me cause
I'm sayin' that I love you,placed not above you
give me love pretty mama
I can't wait because my love is comin' down (1)
and I feel the mood,for you my darlin I would
break my mama's rule lovey dovey,lovey dovey
all the time,yeah,lovey dovey,I can't get you outa
my mind
Bop Bop a chu de bopa,Bop Bop a chu de bopa
Bop bop a chu de bopa
The kiss that I'm stealin has got me fallin
my head is rockin my heart is rollin baby
never leave me,please don't deceive me give
me love pretty mama
I can't wait because my love is comin down
and I feel the mood,for you my darlin I would
break my mama's rule lovey dovey,lovey dovey
all the time oh lovey dovey, I can't get you
outta my mind
(repeat 2)
The primary theme of Buddy Knox's "Lovey Dovey" is the singer's love for a woman he met. He describes her as the "cutest thing" he has ever seen and expresses his desire to be with her. The chorus is a repetition of "lovey dovey" which emphasizes the love he has for her. He appears to be deeply in love, and every kiss from her makes him feel good. He says that he can't get her out of his mind because she has occupied his head and heart space. He tries to woo her, stating that he's saying "I love you," and he's willing to break his mother's rules for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you're the cutest thing that I did ever see
I find you extremely attractive
I really love your features won't you come with me
I want to be with you because I love everything about you
Lovey dovey,lovey dovey all the time
I want to show you love and affection always
Yeah,lovey dovey I can't get you outa my mind
You are always on my mind and I can't stop thinking about you
Well every time you kiss me you just thrill me so
Your kisses give me an indescribable feeling of excitement and happiness
Never,never,never,never let me go whoa baby
I don't want to be apart from you ever, I'm asking you to promise to stay with me
Oh Well I sigh with a feelin when you're near me
Being close to you makes my heart race and my emotions intense
I'm high as the ceilin',Oh baby hear me cause
I'm so happy and excited to be with you, please believe me
I'm sayin' that I love you,placed not above you
I'm professing my love for you and telling you that I will always treat you well
give me love pretty mama
I want you to love me too
I can't wait because my love is comin' down
I can feel that my love for you is growing stronger by the day
and I feel the mood,for you my darlin I would
I'm in the mood to express my love for you and I would do anything for you
break my mama's rule lovey dovey,lovey dovey
I'm willing to go against my mother's wishes to be with you, because I love you so much
all the time,yeah,lovey dovey,I can't get you outa my mind
I want to love and cherish you all the time, you are always on my mind
The kiss that I'm stealin has got me fallin
Your kisses make me feel so good that I can't resist them
my head is rockin my heart is rollin baby
Being with you is an emotionally intense experience that is making me feel happy and overjoyed
never leave me,please don't deceive me give
I'm begging you to never leave me and to always be honest with me
me love pretty mama
I want you to love me too
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DINO FEKARIS, FREDERICK J. PERREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dave Bodley
One of the first singles I bought. Brill track. So is the B-side "I Got You".
Nipstersongs1
One I always loved. Just a cool tune. Thank you for listening and commenting!
Jim
My My
Best version in my expert opinion!!!!
LoveTheOConnor
What a great song, Jim, I love it! Great pictures, too. Thanks so much for sharing! Stay safe and warm, my friend, and have a great rest of your week :))
mr. warmth
+LoveTheOConnor BACK ATCHA TY
Nipstersongs1
@LoveTheOConnor It was a big hit in our town, Heather and I always loved it. I'm so happy that you liked it! Thanks so much for watching, listening and commenting! Take care, my friend.
Jim
mickbrod1
I loved this then & now young as I was I knew strings had a place in pop music this was pure loveable pop sorry he has passed away. I loved the strings hook/riff.
Tiger Rogers
Great to hear this one again Jim! Love the car footage too. Cheers Tiger.
Nipstersongs1
+Tiger Moth It was a big hit in our town, Tiger. Brings back great memories. Thanks so much for watching it!
Jim
Lynette Komidar
Wow, I loved this!!!!! Still know the words!!!