Hey Good Lookin'
Dogfight (Original Cast) Lyrics
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Do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do
Do!
Hey good lookin' you're so outta sight
I just had to stop and say hello
Hey good lookin' whatcha doing tonight?
Don't do it for me, do it for your country
Donde esta la biblioteca?
Hey good lookin' pick you up around eight.
Well, hey! Where you running off to?
Hey, hey hey, good lookin'
What's a guy to do?
Say say say good lookin' searched the whole world through
I been lookin' for you
Do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do
Where is he?
Who?
Your husband.
I don't have a husband
So where's your fiance??
I'm not engaged.
Boyfriend?
No.
Wait a minute. Pretty thing like you, no husband, no fiance, no boyfriend?
Well, if you ain't a lesbian, my name's Eddie Birdlace.
Do do do do do do do do
Hey! Hey where you going?
Do do do do do do do do do
Hey good lookin'
I'm brand new in town
So there I was at lunch with Carrie Como
Hey good lookin'
Don't go turning me down
And now the cancer is spreading to my liver!
Hey good lookin'
We could have some fun
Hey good lookin'
Took my breath away
Hey good lookin'
You could be the one
You could make my day
Hey, hey hey, good lookin'
What's a guy to do?
Say say say good lookin' searched the whole world through
I been lookin' for
I can't believe it. It's a miracle. I prayed for you and here you are.
You're everything I want in a girl.
And more
Holy...
Hey good lookin'
Got me on my knees
Hey good lookin'
Got me beggin' you please
Do do do do do do do...
Hey good lookin, hey good lookin'...
I think I saw you at church last Sunday
...my barmitsvah
...I'd be the luckiest guy
...baby baby baby baby
...you can be sure
Baby where you running to?
Don't be shy
Baby where you running to?
Baby all I'm asking you is
Let me take you out tonight
Let me take you out tonight
Let me take you out tonight
Let me take you out
Hey, hey hey, good lookin'
What's a guy to do?
Say say say good lookin' searched the whole world through
I been lookin' for you
Do do do do do do...
Baby baby baby...
I been lookin' for you...
Baby where you running to...
I been lookin' for you!
Lookin for you
Shit!
The lyrics to Dogfight (Original Cast)'s song Hey Good-Lookin' are a dialogue between two characters, Eddie Birdlace and a woman he encounters on the street. The song starts with Eddie stopping the woman, complimenting her appearance and asking her out on a date. He uses some Spanish to impress her, but quickly realizes she is not interested in him. Eddie starts to get desperate, asking her why she doesn't have a boyfriend or fiancé, and makes some insensitive assumptions before the woman finally reveals her name. As the song progresses, Eddie becomes more and more persistent, telling the woman that he has prayed for someone like her and that she is everything he wants in a girl. The woman, however, does not reciprocate his feelings and tries to get away from him, which leads Eddie to swear in frustration.
The lyrics of Hey Good-Lookin' explore themes of desperation and rejection. Eddie is clearly interested in the woman, but she does not feel the same way, and this makes him increasingly agitated. The song also shows how people often make assumptions based on appearance or behavior, as Eddie assumes the woman must have a husband or fiancé, and also thinks that using some Spanish phrases will impress her. The lyrics use humor to lighten the mood and create a playful dialogue, but the underlying message is one of the challenges of communication and the frustrations of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey good lookin' you're so outta sight
Hello, you're looking great today
I just had to stop and say hello
I couldn't help but come over and talk to you
Hey good lookin' whatcha doing tonight?
What are your plans for tonight?
Don't do it for me, do it for your country
Don't go out with me just to be polite, go out with me for the good of your country
Hey good lookin' hows about a date?
Would you like to go on a date?
Donde esta la biblioteca?
Excuse me, where is the library?
Hey good lookin' pick you up around eight.
Can I come and pick you up at eight tonight?
Well, hey! Where you running off to?
Wait a minute, where are you going in such a hurry?
What's a guy to do?
I don't know what to do in this situation
Say say say good lookin' searched the whole world through
I've been looking for someone like you everywhere
I been lookin' for you
I've been looking for someone like you
Where is he?
Do you have a husband or fiance?
Your husband.
Excuse me, where is your husband?
I don't have a husband
I am currently not married
So where's your fiance??
Are you engaged to someone?
I'm not engaged.
No, I am not currently engaged
Boyfriend?
Do you have a boyfriend?
No.
No, I am currently single
Well, if you ain't a lesbian, my name's Eddie Birdlace.
If you're not homosexual, then allow me to introduce myself as Eddie Birdlace
I'm brand new in town
I just arrived in this city
Don't go turning me down
Please don't say no to me
And now the cancer is spreading to my liver!
This line appears to be a non sequitur and does not provide any meaningful insight into the song
We could have some fun
We could go out and have a good time together
Took my breath away
You are so stunning that I am speechless
You could be the one
You could be the person I've been looking for
You're everything I want in a girl.
You possess all the qualities that I look for in a girl
And more
You have qualities that I didn't even know I wanted
Hey good lookin' got me on my knees
You have me completely captivated and infatuated
Got me beggin' you please
I'm asking you for a chance
I think I saw you at church last Sunday
I believe I saw you at church last Sunday
...my barmitsvah
This line appears to be a non sequitur and does not provide any meaningful insight into the song
...I'd be the luckiest guy
If you were with me, I would consider myself very fortunate
...baby baby baby baby
This line appears to be a non sequitur and does not provide any meaningful insight into the song
...you can be sure
You can trust me
Don't be shy
Please don't be afraid or hesitant
Baby where you running to?
Where are you going in such a hurry?
Baby all I'm asking you is
I am only asking for one thing
Let me take you out tonight
Allow me to take you out on a date tonight
Lookin for you
I have been looking for someone like you
Shit!
This line appears to be a random exclamation and does not provide any meaningful insight into the song
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@dr_sera
This musical really needs more recognition.
@maddymuffins
love the choreo for "hey good lookin'" !! this production looks wonderful! your eddie is the cutest lil thing!!
@maryandrews4404
More brilliance from this production. Looking forward to seeing where all your careers go next.
@TheJordanWestfall
Thank you @Mary Andrews!! <3
@maryandrews4404
You're welcome. :-) You are a gifted performer with many facets and a huge range. Your Bernstein is so real and so touching. That character is a heartbreaker in many ways, but also hilarious and I can see from these clips that your performance is all that. Would love to see you with Ruth Two Bears.
@TheJordanWestfall
So sorry for the shameless plug here, but I finally posted the rest of the videos from our production! Here is the one with Ruth Two Bears and Bernstein :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfPU-9zbHaQ&index=8&list=PLIFp8eBwGdVZfRdrNIlAo2HVjHk4qINJx