Lollipops and roses
Cole Natalie Lyrics
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Each time you speak
Make it her birthday
Each day of the week
Bring her nice things
Sugar and spice things
Roses and lollipops
And lollipops and roses
One day shell smile
Next day shell cry
Minute to minute
You'll never know why
Coax her, pet her
Better yet get her
Roses and lollipops
And lollipops and roses
We try acting grown up
But as a rule
Were all little children
Fresh from school
So, carry her books
That's how it starts
Fourteen to forty
They're kids
In their hearts
Keep them handy
Flowers and candy
Roses and Lollipops
And lollipops and roses
In "Lollipops and Roses," Nat King Cole sings about a simple yet enduring love that requires tenderness, affection, and thoughtfulness. The main gist of the song is that in a relationship, it's the little things that matter - like telling your partner you care about them, making them feel special every day of the week, and bringing them small but thoughtful gestures like candy, flowers, and nice things that show you've been thinking of them.
As the song progresses, Cole emphasizes the unpredictability of love and how sometimes women can be difficult to understand. One day, they're smiling, and the next they're crying, and as partners, it's essential to be there for them and offer comfort and coaxing. Cole also highlights that no one is quite as grown-up as they think - even as adults, we all have a childlike heart that craves love and attention.
Overall, "Lollipops and Roses" is a charming song that extols the virtues of simple efforts in a relationship. It urges us to treat our partners with gentleness and kindness, reminding us that what may seem trivial to us can often mean the world to someone we care about deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell her you care
Make sure to express your affection to her regularly
Each time you speak
Whenever you interact with her, let her know she's loved
Make it her birthday
Treat each day as a special occasion, making her feel special
Each day of the week
Repeat this effort consistently and frequently
Bring her nice things
Take time to select thoughtful gifts that reflect her interests
Sugar and spice things
Gifts should be both sweet and perhaps a bit exciting or intriguing
Roses and lollipops
Roses represent romance, while lollipops symbolize playful sweetness
And lollipops and roses
Repeating the line emphasizes the significance of these gifts in expressing love and affection
One day she'll smile
Even when things seem happy and carefree, emotions can change quickly
Next day she'll cry
Mood swings and emotional complexity is a part of human nature
Minute to minute
Emotions can shift rapidly, even in short amounts of time
You'll never know why
It's often difficult to understand what causes people's feelings to change
Coax her, pet her
Encourage positive feelings and offer comfort or reassurance when she's upset
Better yet get her
Try to anticipate her needs and take action to make her life easier
We try acting grown up
Sometimes we think we have everything figured out as mature adults
But as a rule
In reality, most of us still have some childlike qualities and tendencies
We're all little children
We all have moments where we feel young and vulnerable
Fresh from school
This may be a metaphorical reference to the ongoing learning process of life
So, carry her books
Do small things to show you care and support her daily life
That's how it starts
Small gestures can lead to deeper connection and affection over time
Fourteen to forty
Romantic feelings can develop across a wide range of ages and life stages
They're kids in their hearts
No matter how old we get, we all have a youthful spirit and capacity for fun
Keep them handy
Make sure to have small, thoughtful gifts on hand to show you care
Flowers and candy
Small items that brighten a person's day and show affection
Roses and Lollipops
Repeating the song's title underscores the importance of these simple symbols in expressing love and care
And lollipops and roses
Closing the song with a repetition of its title drives home its message of consistently showing love and affection
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