Cherry
Count Basie & The Mills Brothers Lyrics
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Cherry, Cherry, I'll get you yet
Cherry, Cherry, don't you forget
Cherry, Cherry, you'll be my pet
And when I do you'll find out
Just what love is all about
Cherry, Cherry, I'll get you yet
Cherry, Cherry, I'll get you yet
The lyrics to Count Basie & The Mills Brothers' song "Cherry" speak to the determination of the singer to win over the affection of a particular woman named Cherry. The repeated refrain "Cherry, Cherry, I'll get you yet" creates a sense of persistence, as does the line "Cherry, Cherry, you're hard to get." The singer believes that once he does win over Cherry, she will discover "just what love is all about."
The lyrics could be seen as expressing a traditional masculine approach to pursuing a woman, where the man is persistent and believes that he will eventually "get" the woman he desires. However, the song is light and playful, without any serious or aggressive overtones, which suggests that the pursuit is lighthearted and not harmful or problematic.
Overall, the lyrics to "Cherry" are a fun, catchy expression of a man's desire to win over a particular woman, while also suggesting that love can be a transformative experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Cherry, Cherry, you're hard to get
You, Cherry, are difficult to obtain.
Cherry, Cherry, I'll get you yet
Although obtaining you, Cherry, is a challenge, I am determined to do so eventually.
Cherry, Cherry, don't you forget
Cherry, keep in mind that I am pursuing you.
Cherry, Cherry, you'll be my pet
If I successfully obtain you, Cherry, you will be mine and under my care and control.
And when I do you'll find out
When I successfully obtain you, Cherry, you will come to realize
Just what love is all about
the true meaning and feelings of love.
Oh, Cherry, Cherry, don't you forget
Again, Cherry, do not forget that I am still pursuing you.
Cherry, Cherry, I'll get you yet
One more time, despite the difficulties, I am determined to obtain you, Cherry.
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