Sooner or Later
Doris Day with Les Brown And His Orchestra 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 to Doris Day's song Sooner or Later are about a breakup between two people who part ways amicably with a kiss. Although the singer admits that she is not always certain about things, she believes that her ex-partner will return to her someday. She confidently declares that her former lover will eventually want to be around her again and she will let them. The singer predicts that the ex-partner will knock on her door again (as they have done before) and will want her love once more.
Sooner or Later appears to be a song about hope and confidence in the future despite a recent heartbreak. The lyrics suggest that even though the singer might not know exactly when her ex-partner will come knocking, she is certain that it will happen eventually. This assurance can come from the belief that their love was genuine, and it will not disappear easily. Overall, the song paints a picture of a person who is hopeful and patiently waiting for their true love to return, despite any obstacles that may come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I said goodbye
We ended our romantic relationship and went separate ways.
With a friendly kiss
We expressed our mutual respect and affection for one another.
And though I'm not the surest kind
I may have doubts and insecurities about us getting back together.
I'm kinda sure of this
But deep down, I believe that we will cross paths again.
Sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around, I'll betcha
I have a strong feeling that you will come back into my life, sooner or later.
I'll betcha that I getcha, you wait and see
I am confident that I can win your heart and make you fall in love with me again, just wait and see.
Sooner or later you'll wanna be hangin' around, I'll letcha
I know that eventually, you will want to spend time with me again, and I am willing to welcome you back.
I'll betcha if I letcha, you'll baby me
If I allow you to come back into my life, you will treat me with the love, care, and attention that I deserve.
You're gonna knock on my door (knock knock)
One day, you will come knocking on my door, seeking my company and affection.
You did it before (knock knock)
You have already come back to me in the past, so I know it's possible for you to do it again.
Matter o'factly I don't know exactly when
I do not know when you will return to me, but I know that you will.
But sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around
Despite my unsureness and doubts, I believe that you will come back to me eventually.
And want my lovin' again
And when you come back to me, you will want to be loved and cared for by me, just like before.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RAY GILBERT, CHARLES WOLCOTT
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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...