Sooner or Later
Doris Day / Les Brown Lyrics
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With a friendly kiss
And though I'm not the surest kind
I'm kinda sure of this
Sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around, I'll betcha
I'll betcha that I getcha, you wait and see
I'll betcha if I letcha, you'll baby me
You're gonna knock on my door (knock knock)
You did it before (knock knock)
Matter o'factly I don't know exactly when
But sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around
And want my lovin' again
The lyrics of "Sooner Or Later" is about a person who has said goodbye to a former lover but is confident that the lover will come back eventually. The person is not entirely sure of the outcome but has a strong feeling that their former lover will return, knocking on their door, and wanting their love again. The song captures the hopefulness and uncertainty of a relationship, especially one that has ended on amicable terms. The lyrics are playful and optimistic, emphasizing the belief that love will prevail.
The line "With a friendly kiss" suggests that the breakup was not unpleasant but cordial, and there was no bad blood between them. The singer of the song is confident that the relationship is not over and that their former lover will come back. The repetition of "I'll betcha" reinforces the singer's conviction that they will get their lover back. The use of the phrase "Sooner or later" signals the inevitability of the reunion, even if the precise timing is uncertain.
The song's upbeat melody complements the hopeful lyrics, creating a mood of positivity and anticipation. The playful interjections of "knock knock" and "matter of factly" add to the song's charm.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I said goodbye
We parted ways with each other
With a friendly kiss
Our goodbye was not bitter, we left on good terms
And though I'm not the surest kind
Although I am not always certain
I'm kinda sure of this
I have a feeling that the following will be true
Sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around, I'll betcha
At some point, you will come back to me, I am confident
I'll betcha that I getcha, you wait and see
I am certain I will win back your love, just watch
Sooner or later you'll wanna be hangin' around, I'll letcha
Eventually, you will want to be with me again and I will allow it
I'll betcha if I letcha, you'll baby me
If I allow you back into my life, you will treat me tenderly
You're gonna knock on my door (knock knock)
You will come back into my life again, just like before
You did it before (knock knock)
This is not the first time you have come back to me
Matter o'factly I don't know exactly when
In fact, I am unsure of when this will happen
But sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around
Regardless of when, I know you will come back to me
And want my lovin' again
You will desire my love once more
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: RAY GILBERT, CHARLES WOLCOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Meilseoir Schwartzthal
I like the Doris Day (vocals) version shown here. But I also like the June Hutton version of the song (which cannot be found on YouTube).
luiz ribeiro
Sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around, I'll betcha
I'll betcha that I getcha, you wait and see
Sooner or later you'll wanna be hangin' around, I'll letcha
I'll betcha if I letcha, you'll baby me
You're gonna knock on my door (knock knock)
You did it before (knock knock)
Matter o'factly I don't know exactly when
But sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around
And want my lovin' again
Judy Logan
Love to find on Dvd
Jourwalis
A very young Doris Day......
Jim A
Oh yeah...