Overture
Bye Bye Birdie Lyrics


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Girls:
We love you Conrad
Oh yes we do
We love you Conrad
And will be true
When you're not near us
We're blue
Oh, Conrad, we love you
We love you Conrad!




We love you Conrad!

Overall Meaning

The Overture to the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" is a lively and upbeat orchestral opening to the show that sets the tone with it's catchy melody and cheerful lyrics. Eventually, the stage begins to fill with eager teenage girls who are swooning over a popular heartthrob named Conrad Birdie. These lyrics express the girls' infatuation with Conrad, declaring their undying love for him and promising their loyalty even when he's not around. They are confident and excited, shouting their adoration in unison as they eagerly wait for their chance to meet him. This song is an ode to the teenage craze and the idolization that many young fans experience when obsessing over their favorite celebrities.


The harmonies of this song are engaging and infectious, as the repetition of the lyrics reinforces the girls' collective love and devotion for Conrad. The song is an upbeat and cheerful way to introduce the audience to the energetic and fanatical behavior of the teenage girls, setting the stage for the fun and lively nature of the musical as a whole. Overall, the "Bye Bye Birdie" Overture is a fun and engaging opening to a classic musical that captures the excitement and energy of the teenage experience.


Line by Line Meaning

We love you Conrad
We adore you, Conrad


Oh yes we do
Without a doubt, we love you


We love you Conrad
Our feelings for you are genuine, Conrad


And will be true
We will always remain loyal and faithful to you


When you're not near us
In your absence, we feel sad and empty


We're blue
We're depressed and gloomy


Oh, Conrad, we love you
Conrad, you're dearly loved by us


We love you Conrad!
We chant our love for you, Conrad!


We love you Conrad!
We sing in unison our love for you, Conrad!




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