Nobody but you
Clark Dee Lyrics
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Gee but I'd like to know you better
Just a-swingin' your books and chewin' gum
Lookin' just like a juicy plum
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, little girl
Hey little girl, in the black silk stockin's
Gee but you got my heart rockin'
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, little girl
Hey, little girl, can I come along?
Carry your books and a-hold your arm?
I'm hopin' that you'll tell me yes, because you're the girl that I love best
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, mm-mm
Hey little girl, in the high school sweater
Gee, I hope you're feelin' better
Not just like the time before, 'member when you closed that door?
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, little girl
Hey, little girl
Hey, hey, hey, little girl
Mm-mm
The song Nobody But You by Clark Dee is a classic rock and roll tune that was released in the 1950s. The lyrics of the song are about a young man who is infatuated with a high school girl that he sees walking down the street. He describes her as wearing a high school sweater and chewing gum. He finds her to be very attractive like a juicy plum. The young man then goes on to describe the girl's black silk stockings and her skin-tight skirt that's driving him crazy. He asks if he can come along with her and carry her books while holding her arm. He hopes she'll say yes because she's the girl that he loves best.
The song showcases the innocence of young love and the lyrics are representative of the time period in which it was written. In the 1950s, the portrayal of women in the media was often stereotyped and reduced to their physical appearance. The song is a reflection of that cultural attitude. Despite this, the song is still quite catchy and serves as a nostalgic reminder of the era.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little girl, in the high school sweater
The singer is addressing a young woman in a high school sweater and expressing their interest in getting to know her better.
Gee but I'd like to know you better
The singer is emphasizing their desire to get to know the young woman in question.
Just a-swingin' your books and chewin' gum
The singer is admiring the young woman's casual demeanor as she swings her books and chews gum
Lookin' just like a juicy plum
The artist is comparing the young woman's attractiveness to that of a ripe piece of fruit.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, little girl
The artist is addressing the young woman again, expressing their interest in her.
Hey little girl, in the black silk stockin's
The singer is now addressing a different young woman, this time noting the attractive clothing she is wearing.
Gee but you got my heart rockin'
The singer is expressing the powerful effect the young woman has on them.
A-wearin' that crazy skin-tight skirt and that crazy Ivy League shirt
The artist is admiring the young woman's bold fashion choices.
Hey little girl, can I come along?
The artist is asking the young woman if they can accompany her.
Carry your books and a-hold your arm?
The artist is offering to carry the young woman's books and hold her arm as they walk.
I'm hopin' that you'll tell me yes, because you're the girl that I love best
The singer is expressing their deep affection for the young woman and their hope that she will agree to spend time with them.
Hey little girl, in the high school sweater
The artist returns to addressing the first young woman, hoping that she is feeling better than she was during a previous interaction.
Gee, I hope you're feelin' better
The singer expresses their concern for the young woman and their desire for her to be doing well.
Not just like the time before, 'member when you closed that door?
The singer is recalling a previous interaction with the young woman in which she closed a door on them, and expressing the desire for a better outcome this time.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, little girl
The singer addresses the first young woman one last time, expressing their continued interest in her.
Hey, little girl
The artist addresses a young woman one final time, expressing their affection for her.
Hey, hey, hey, little girl
The artist addresses the young woman again, expressing their interest in her once more.
Mm-mm
This is simply a musical interjection and has no concrete meaning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TENA CLARK, GARY PRIM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@donjuandelanoootch
“Wherever you are that’s where I long to be.” 😪 RIP Baby Girl. I can’t wait till I’m in your arms again one day.
@nyvcr502
Thanks for sharing. I love all his songs. He was early soul music R. I. P.
@kgawoodridge
One of my grandmother favorite songs she died on my birthday 10/31/2021 I will miss her so much please pray for my family 😢😢
@felipeblanco9393
rip. Ur gma had some good taste in music
@ailurophile17
Wow! I've loved Dee since I was a little kid but this is the first time I've ever heard this song! Now I've gotta track down the 45! You can tell how much Dee influenced Gene Pitney!
@watchbywatch
Remember....Pitney wrote
"He's a Rebel"
@denisethompson-scott289
I remember being a kid along with my siblings and listening to all this gr8 music with our parents now well into our 50's and 60's ourselves we still listen to this beautiful music❤❤
@Jss316
Hello Denise how are you doing?
@rubymcnair4206
I remember this song by Dee Clark when I was a little girl very nice to sit down and listen to Evelyn in 2020 rest in peace Dee Clark your music will live on in our hearts
@frankgonzales7820
I was just 12 years old in 1958... but I was a music fool.. and loved this type.. ahead of my time... love it still today in 2019!!