Known as Cliff Richard and the Drifters, the group consisted of, Cliff, Ian… Read Full Bio ↴Known as Cliff Richard and the Drifters, the group consisted of, Cliff, Ian Samwell (lead guitar) and Terry Smart (drums); their mentor/manager, Johnny Foster, made up the group, not musically, but as part of the payroll which was in the princely sum of £25 per week (less agents commission) between them all. Having no stage clothes the Entertainment Manager issued special red flash sports shirts, usually worn by the Redcoats. These shirts were originally designed for Redcoats to wear on outside sporting events to enable them to remove their red jackets and still be recognisable as Redcoats.

Prior to their arrival at Clacton, the group had cut their first demo-disc in a recording booth in Oxford Street, London, thanks to the promotional efforts of Johnny Foster and a loan of £10 from his mother. The song called 'Move It', written by Ian Samwell, was to be the start of something much bigger for Cliff and the boys. Their recording had been heard by the right people, and arrangements were made for them to appear in the original 'Oh Boy' show. This virtually ended their Butlin engagement and it was mutually agreed that their contract should be terminated. Almost immediately 'Move It' was released by Columbia Records and went to number two in the charts.

To dispel any rumours, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch were never at Butlin's. They were hired later by Cliff when, or at about the time the name was changed to Cliff Richard & the Shadows.

Be-Bop-A-Lula
Cliff Richard & The Drifters Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Well Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.

Well, she's the gal in the red blue jeans
She's the queen of all the teens

She's the woman that I know
She's the woman that (scream) loves me so.
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
(Let's rock)

Well, now she's the woman that's got that beat
She's the woman with the flyin' feet
She's the woman that walks around the store
She's the woman that yells (scream) more, more, more, more.
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
(Let's rock again, now)

Well Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby

Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.

Overall Meaning

Cliff Richard's "Be-Bop-a-Lula" is a love song to a woman who he adores more than anything else in the world. He repeats the phrase "she's my baby" multiple times, making it clear that he is head over heels in love. The line "I don't mean maybe" emphasizes his certainty and conviction that this woman is the one for him.

The second verse describes her physical appearance, with Richard admiring her in her red blue jeans and dubbing her the queen of all the teens. He even suggests that she is the one screaming in the background, indicating that she is just as excited about their love as he is. In the third verse, he accentuates her personality traits, treating her like a rockstar who has got the beat with her flying feet and whose insatiable nature for more brings out the best of him.

Overall, "Be-Bop-a-Lula" is a classic tribute in rock 'n' roll history to a woman that a man's head over heels in love with, and whose company makes every moment exhilarating.

Line by Line Meaning

Well Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
This woman named Be Bop A Lula is my significant other and I care for her deeply.

Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
I am absolutely sure that she is my baby and no one could convince me otherwise.

Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
This woman named Be Bop A Lula is my significant other and I care for her deeply.

Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
I am absolutely sure that she is my baby and no one could convince me otherwise.

Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
I frequently refer to her as my baby doll, showing affection and speaking endearingly about her.

Well, she's the gal in the red blue jeans
She is a bold, confident woman who stands out and catches attention, often wearing striking clothing items such as red blue jeans.

She's the queen of all the teens
She is admired and looked up to by teenagers, earning her the title of queen amongst them.

She's the woman that I know
Out of all the women I know, she is the one that I have chosen to be with

She's the woman that (scream) loves me so.
She is very enamored with me, often screaming about it with excitement and passion.

Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
This woman named Be Bop A Lula is my significant other and I care for her deeply.

Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
I am absolutely sure that she is my baby and no one could convince me otherwise.

Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
I frequently refer to her as my baby doll, showing affection and speaking endearingly about her.

(Let's rock)
Now we can let our hair down and have some fun, dancing and rocking out to the music together.

Well, now she's the woman that's got that beat
She possesses a rhythm and energy that is infectious, with people drawn to her because of how she moves and feels the music in her soul.

She's the woman with the flyin' feet
When she dances, her feet seem to take flight, creating an electric and exciting atmosphere normally reserved for professional performers.

She's the woman that walks around the store
She is often seen as an object of desire, with men flocking to watch her as she moves around the store or any other public place.

She's the woman that yells (scream) more, more, more, more.
She craves and demands more of everything, always pushing the limits and living life to the fullest.

Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
This woman named Be Bop A Lula is my significant other and I care for her deeply.

Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
I am absolutely sure that she is my baby and no one could convince me otherwise.

Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
I frequently refer to her as my baby doll, showing affection and speaking endearingly about her.

(Let's rock again, now)
Let's not stop the momentum, let's keep the energy high and continue to rock out to the music.

Well Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
This woman named Be Bop A Lula is my significant other and I care for her deeply.

Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
I am absolutely sure that she is my baby and no one could convince me otherwise.

Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
This woman named Be Bop A Lula is my significant other and I care for her deeply.

Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
I am absolutely sure that she is my baby and no one could convince me otherwise.

Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
I frequently refer to her as my baby doll, showing affection and speaking endearingly about her.

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gene Vincent, Tex Davis

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS