Duke of Earl
Dukays Lyrics


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Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl

Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl

As I walk through this world
Nothing can stop the Duke of Earl
And-a you, you are my girl
And no one can hurt you, oh no

Yes-a, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh
Come on let me hold you darlin'
'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl
So hey yea yea yeah

And when I hold you
You'll be my Duchess, Duchess of Earl
We'll walk through my dukedom
And a paradise we will share

Yes-a, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh
Nothing can stop me now
'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl
So hey yeah yeah yeah

Well, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh
Nothing can stop me now




'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl
So hey yeah yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The song 'Duke of Earl' was released in 1962 by a doo-wop group called The Dukays. The song is about a man who is confident about himself and his power, as he walks with pride as the Duke of Earl. He considers himself a ruler who can't be stopped by anyone in the world. He sings to his girl, letting her know that he will protect her and that no one can hurt her. He promises to love her deeply and hold her, for he is the Duke of Earl. He assures her of their reign in their paradise, as they walk through his dukedom.


This song is a classic representation of the Doo-Wop genre of the 1950s and 1960s. The Doo-Wop style of music blends R&B and Gospel music with harmonies between the lead singer and background vocalists. In the 'Duke of Earl,' the harmonies are complemented with a powerful voice of the lead singer Gene Chandler, making it a great representation of the genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
The singer is proclaiming himself as the Duke of Earl, repeating it multiple times to emphasize his power and prestige.


As I walk through this world
The singer is presenting himself as a powerful figure walking through the world with confidence and authority.


Nothing can stop the Duke of Earl
The Duke of Earl is invincible and cannot be stopped by anyone or anything.


And-a you, you are my girl
The singer has a romantic interest in a girl who he views as his own.


And no one can hurt you, oh no
The singer is protective of the girl he is interested in and promises to keep her safe from harm.


Yes-a, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh
The singer is expressing his love for the girl he is interested in and promising to cherish her.


Come on let me hold you darlin'
The singer wants physical intimacy with the girl he loves.


'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl
The singer uses his title to emphasize his power and ability to protect and provide for his beloved.


And when I hold you
The singer is looking forward to physical contact with his love interest.


You'll be my Duchess, Duchess of Earl
The singer is giving a title to his love interest, calling her his Duchess.


We'll walk through my dukedom
The singer is describing a world of his own where he and his love interest can be together.


And a paradise we will share
The singer's dukedom is a paradise that he and his love interest will enjoy together.


Nothing can stop me now
The Duke of Earl is confident in his ability to overcome any obstacle that may come his way.


So hey yeah yeah yeah
The singer is celebrating his power and control over his world.




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Written by: EUGENE DIXON, EARL EDWARDS, BERNICE WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

RodCornholio

Masterpiece. The drums, the build up of layers of sound, the progression...everything. Crafted with taste and care.

Fritz The Cat

A true classic ๐Ÿ‘Œ

Angie D

All time great classic ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ’–

Lee Presley

This has got to be my favorite DooWop tune Angie... -{Chris

Katherine Gates

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถโค๏ธ Love this Great song...Happy and Fun memories..๐Ÿฅฐโค๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

Henry Sonnemann

I love this song. It's a really cool tune. Just great.๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ‘

TamEva Uch

I hear this song and I think of the PBS special where he came in from the back of the theater. Classic entrance!! Even better off stage exit! He was something else!

James Flaherty

Huge hit in Pittsburgh! Love the beat. If Motown didnโ€™t get you to learn to Cha-Cha, this song sure did.

Cleber Parras

I love this song! Thanks for the memory!

Lawrence Dorfman

TYVM FOR THIS TRULY FABULOUS CLASSIC GROUP,LEAD AND SONG ONCE AGAIN!

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