Oops
Ella Fitzgerald Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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The moment that we met my heart went oops
I never will forget my heart turned hoops
The moment that I met you
Oops, my feet went oops
I nearly took a spill--my knees went oops
They shook up it until my head went oops
I was going for a very
Choo'd call a solitary sorta stroll
Just a twiddle of my thumb
When I heard a lot of drums begun to pound and roar
And, oops, my heart went oops
It went into a spin of loop-di-loops
You must've thought me kin to nincompoops
The silly way I acted
Of course you wouldn't know
That you were so a-glow
And I was so attracted
But, baby, take a bow
My heart is going oops right now
Pops, you are the tops
The moment that my eyes behold your chops
You lift me to the skies, my heart flip-flops
You shouldn't make it make like that
Bell, my buxom bell
I'm still in love with you 'cause truth tell
You always kinda knew that we would gel
'Cause jam could never shake like that
I was going for a frantic
But completely unromantic sorta drive
But I knew you wouldn't quit
When I dug you and you hit me with that old time jive
(Sing it, Ella)
Then, oops, my heart went oops
Sitting on the stoops, the local droops
They nearly flipped their tops, I mean, in groups
The silly way we acted
Of course they couldn't know
That you were so a-glow
And I was so attracted
Yes, baby, take a bow
My heart is going oops, oops, oops, oops, oops, right now
Oops, oops, then
The lyrics of the song Oops! by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong describe the feelings of two people who unexpectedly fall in love. The song begins with the singer expressing how their heart and feet went "oops" the moment they met the person they are singing to. The word "oops" symbolizes a mistake or an error, but in this song, it represents the sudden excitement and rush of emotions that the singer experiences upon meeting their love interest. They describe feeling like a "kin to nincompoops" because of the silly way they acted around the person they met. The song continues with the singer expressing their love and admiration for the other person, who they call "Pops" and "Bell," and how they continue to feel the same way even after some time has passed.
The song's lyrics are playful and lighthearted. The use of the word "oops" creates a sense of spontaneity and suddenness, highlighting the unexpectedness of falling in love. The singer's descriptions of their actions, such as nearly taking a spill or shaking up their knees, add to the whimsical nature of the song. The lyrics also contain a few jazz references, such as "chops" and "jam," which add to the overall fun and upbeat tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Oops, my heart went oops
The moment I saw you, my heart skipped a beat.
The moment that we met my heart went oops
From the moment we met, my heart was aflutter with excitement.
I never will forget my heart turned hoops
The memory of my heart racing is etched into my mind.
Oops, my feet went oops
I stumbled and nearly fell when I saw you.
I nearly took a spill--my knees went oops
I was so taken aback that my legs nearly buckled beneath me.
They shook up it until my head went oops
My whole body was trembling with excitement.
You must'nt let it get you
Don't be intimidated by my reaction.
Of course you wouldn't know
You had no way of knowing.
That you were so a-glow
You were radiant and dazzling to me.
And I was so attracted
I was immediately drawn to you.
My heart is going oops right now
You still have the power to make my heart race.
The moment that my eyes behold your chops
As soon as I see your face, I'm smitten.
You lift me to the skies, my heart flip-flops
Being around you sends me into a state of pure delight.
You shouldn't make it make like that
You shouldn't have such an effect on me.
I'm still in love with you 'cause truth tell
I'm still head-over-heels for you, let me be honest.
You always kinda knew that we would gel
Deep down, we always knew we belonged together.
When I dug you and you hit me with that old time jive
When I showed interest in you, you responded with impeccable charm.
Sitting on the stoops, the local droops
Even strangers could see how taken we were with each other.
They nearly flipped their tops, I mean, in groups
Our infatuation was so obvious that it caught the attention of others.
Yes, baby, take a bow
You deserve all the credit for making me feel this way.
Oops, oops, then
And so it goes... my heart still goes "oops" for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, HARRY WARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@constantinestavrakov4034
Soo good 🫠 loving it ❣️
@ajrockinshockin2893
I love this tune. 😀
@kylehancock1458
Expand the description on this page and you will see the publisher calls the song subpar. Hmmm. I would call "Oops" delightful, bubbly, joyful, playful and effervescent... but not subpar.
@tripdownmemorylane
That's true, Not sure why I wrote that way back when. All I can say is Oops! LOL
@tripdownmemorylane
I added a version on my channel by Margaret Whiting. The song is growing on me!
@dwannbrown280
@A Trip Down Memory Lane 😂😂
@marthagezahane6880
Wow
@bogdanm251
Some lyrics would be awesome on this video
@tripdownmemorylane
They should be available elsewhere on the internet