Cecilia
Chet Atkins Lyrics
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Little over sweet sixteen
But the cutest flapper that you've ever seen
When the fellows pass her by
She will always wink her eye
When she talks to them
When she walks with them
This is what they'll cry
Does your mother know you're out Cecilia?
Does she know that I'm about to steal you?
Oh my when I look in your eyes
Something tells me you and I should get together
How bout a little kiss Cecilia
Just a kiss you'll never miss Cecilia
Why do we two keep on wasting time?
Oh Cecilia
Say that you'll be mine
Many funny things occur
While the boys are courting her
I refer to one case in particular
She went with a boy named Joe
Who was always lisping so
When he'd ask this miss
For a little kiss it would sound just like this
Doeth your mother know you're out The-thiel-yuh
Doeth thee know that I'm about to thteal "yuh"
Oh my when I look in your eyth
I feel very you know tho un-neth-the-tha-ry
How about a little kiss The-thiel-yuh
Jutht a kith you'll never mith The-thiel-yuh
Why do we two keep on wathting time?
Oh The-thiel-yuh
Thay that you'll be mine
Mine How about a little kith, the thiel yuh
Jutht a kith you'll never mith, the thiel yuh.
Why do we two keep on wathing time
Oh, the theil yuh
The song "Cecilia" by Chet Atkins is a playful and light-hearted tune about a young woman named Cecilia, who is known for being flirtatious and catching the attention of many young men. The opening lines of the song describe Cecilia as a little over sweet sixteen and the cutest flapper you've ever seen. She winks at the fellows as they pass her by and they can't help but be drawn to her. The chorus then switches to one of the young men vying for Cecilia's attention, asking if her mother knows she's out and if she knows that he's about to steal her away. He's clearly enamored with Cecilia, and when he looks into her eyes, something tells him that they should be together. He even asks her for a kiss and implores her to say that she'll be his.
Throughout the song, there are many funny moments, including one where Cecilia goes on a date with a young man named Joe, who has a pronounced lisp. When he asks Cecilia for a kiss, it sounds like he's saying "Doeth your mother know you're out The-thiel-yuh, doeth thee know that I'm about to thteal 'yuh'." The playful lyrics and bouncy melody of the song make it a fun and lighthearted addition to any playlist.
Overall, "Cecilia" is a song that celebrates youth, romance, and the silly antics that often come with young love. It perfectly captures the excitement and playfulness of being a teenager and falling head over heels for someone. Its catchy melody and charming lyrics ensure that it remains a beloved classic to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Miss Cecilia Green
This is introducing the character Cecilia, who is a young girl with green eyes.
Little over sweet sixteen
Cecilia is just a little over sixteen years old, and is still considered sweet by others.
But the cutest flapper that you've ever seen
Cecilia is a cute girl who is considered to be the cutest flapper that anyone has seen.
When the fellows pass her by
Whenever boys pass by Cecilia, they take notice of her.
She will always wink her eye
Cecilia flirts with the boys she passes by winking her eye at them.
When she talks to them
When Cecilia talks to boys, she charms them with her words.
When she walks with them
When Cecilia walks with boys, she is able to attract their attention.
This is what they'll cry
Boys can't resist Cecilia and will cry out in response to her charm.
Does your mother know you're out Cecilia?
The boy is questioning whether Cecilia's mother knows she is out, implying that Cecilia is too young to be out alone.
Does she know that I'm about to steal you?
The boy is hinting that he wants to take Cecilia away with him without her mother's permission.
Oh my when I look in your eyes
The boy is admiring Cecilia's eyes.
Something tells me you and I should get together
The boy has a feeling that he and Cecilia would make a good couple.
How bout a little kiss Cecilia
The boy is asking Cecilia for a kiss.
Just a kiss you'll never miss Cecilia
The boy is reassuring Cecilia that she won't regret kissing him.
Why do we two keep on wasting time?
The boy is questioning why he and Cecilia aren't already a couple.
Oh Cecilia
The boy is calling out to Cecilia, expressing his feelings for her.
Say that you'll be mine
The boy is asking Cecilia to be his girlfriend.
Many funny things occur
Many funny things happen between Cecilia and the boys who court her.
While the boys are courting her
The boys are courting Cecilia, trying to win her affections.
I refer to one case in particular
The artist is about to describe one specific incident involving Cecilia and a boy named Joe.
She went with a boy named Joe
Cecilia went out with a boy named Joe at some point in the past.
Who was always lisping so
Joe had a lisp, which made him sound distinctive and possibly endearing.
When he'd ask this miss
When Joe would ask Cecilia for something,
For a little kiss it would sound just like this
Joe had a distinctive lisp, which made his request for a kiss sound funny.
Doeth your mother know you're out The-thiel-yuh
The way Joe would ask Cecilia if her mother knows she is out would be with a lisp.
Doeth thee know that I'm about to thteal 'yuh'
Joe would also inform Cecilia that he was about to steal her, also with a lisp.
I feel very you know tho un-neth-the-tha-ry
Joe is expressing that he feels nervous and stuttered when he's with Cecilia.
Jutht a kith you'll never mith The-thiel-yuh
Joe is reassuring Cecilia that she won't be disappointed if she kisses him.
Thay that you'll be mine
Joe is asking Cecilia to be his girlfriend.
Mine How about a little kith, the thiel yuh
Joe is asking Cecilia for another kiss.
Why do we two keep on wathing time
Joe is questioning why he and Cecilia aren't already a couple.
Oh, the theil yuh
Joe is expressing affection for Cecilia.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DREYER, RUBY
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