The Shoop Shoop Song
Cher Lyrics


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Does he love me I want to know
How can I tell if he loves me so
Is it in his eyes?
Oh no! You'll be deceived
Is it in his sighs?
Oh no! He'll make believe
If you want to know if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
That's where it is

Oh yeah
Or is it in his face?
Oh no! That's just his charms
In his warm embrace?
Oh no! That's just his arms
If you want to know if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
That's where it is
Whoa oh it's in his kiss
That's where it is

Whoa hug him and squeeze him tight
Find out what you want to know
If it's love, if it really is
It's there in his kiss

How about the way he acts
Oh no! That's not the way
And you're not listenin' to all I say
If you wanna know if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
That's where it is

Oh it's in his kiss
That's where it is

Whoa hug him and squeeze him tight
Find out what you want to know
If it's love, if it really is
It's there in his kiss

How about the way he acts
Oh no! That's not the way
And you're not listenin' to all I say
And if you wanna know if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
That's where it is

Oh whoa it's in his kiss
That's where it is

Oh yeah it's in his kiss
That's where it is
Ooh it's in his kiss
That's where it is
It's in his kiss
That's where it is
It's in his kiss
That's where it is
It's in his kiss
That's where it is
It's in his kiss
That's where it is
It's in his kiss
That's where it is




It's in his kiss
That's where it is

Overall Meaning

Cher's "The Shoop Shoop Song" talks about the struggle of figuring out whether or not someone loves you. The song's lyrics encourage the listener to not be fooled by words or actions, but to look for the truth in the person's kiss. The lyrics suggest that the way someone kisses you will reveal whether or not they truly love you. The song also advises the listener to hug and squeeze the person they are questioning to find out what they want to know.


The chorus of the song, which repeats "It's in his kiss, that's where it is", suggests that the kiss should be the ultimate determining factor in figuring out if someone loves you. The song also suggests that the way someone acts and speaks may not accurately reflect their true feelings, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to physical cues instead.


Overall, "The Shoop Shoop Song" is an upbeat and catchy tune that explores the theme of love and the challenges that come with figuring out if someone truly loves you.


Line by Line Meaning

Does he love me I want to know
I am unsure about his feelings towards me, and I want to find out


How can I tell if he loves me so
I am trying to figure out how to determine whether or not he loves me


Is it in his eyes?
Can I see his love for me in his eyes?


Oh no! You'll be deceived
No, that's not a reliable way to tell if he loves me, as eyes can deceive


Is it in his sighs?
Can I hear his love for me in the way he sighs?


Oh no! He'll make believe
No, that's not a reliable way to tell if he loves me, as he may fake his sighs


If you want to know if he loves you so
If you really want to know whether or not he loves you


It's in his kiss
You'll be able to tell by the way he kisses you


That's where it is
That's the true expression of his love


Or is it in his face?
Can I see his love for me in the way he looks at me or in his facial expressions?


Oh no! That's just his charms
No, that's not a reliable way to tell if he loves me, as he may just be charming


In his warm embrace?
Can I feel his love for me in the way he embraces me?


Oh no! That's just his arms
No, that's not a reliable way to tell if he loves me, as it may just be his arms holding me


Whoa hug him and squeeze him tight
Hug him tightly and hold him close to you


Find out what you want to know
Determine whether or not he loves you in the way he reacts to your touch


If it's love, if it really is
If he truly loves you


It's there in his kiss
You'll be able to feel and see his love in the way he kisses you


How about the way he acts
What about his actions or behavior?


Oh no! That's not the way
No, that's not a reliable way to tell if he loves me, as his actions may not truly express his feelings


And you're not listenin' to all I say
You're not fully paying attention to my advice on how to determine his true feelings


Oh whoa it's in his kiss
Again, you'll be able to tell if he loves you in the way he kisses you


Oh yeah it's in his kiss
Yes, the true expression of his love is in his kiss


Ooh it's in his kiss
Yes, the expression of his love is in the way he kisses you


It's in his kiss
That's where the answer lies, in the way he kisses you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rudy Clark

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@brunom72

even tho Christina Ricci & Winona Rider have all grown up since it's release 30+ years ago, Cher is timeless & ageless. and that VOICE...that vibrato makes me feel things deep in my soul !! CHER=ICON

@sashabertold3731

Shoop shoop

@sgillman16

Hard to believe 1991 was 31 years ago

@jolu182

Y las 3 siguen bellas

@ladybug160

brunom72 Well spotted. I just couldn't put my finger on who the little girl was ( Christina Ricci is so cute in this ) even though her face was so familiar to me. After re-watching the video I definitely recognized them. And I agree with your comment about Cher. She has a fantastic voice.

@KaosKrusher

I knew it was Wednesday!

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@815scorpius7

Cher seems so happy in this video. She's obviously having fun with the other two.

@mariaedithroldan6686

La energía que transmite la canción también aporta mucho para esa alegría

@TWX1138

Or, and hear me out, she's a wonderfully talented actor and performer and can sell it no matter what?

Apparently Claudette Colbert couldn't stand Clark Gable but they gave us a wonderful movie in It Happened One Night despite any negative personal feelings about each other.

@815scorpius7

@@TWX1138 you lost me

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