Send for Me
Emile Ford; Emile Ford and the Checkmates Lyrics
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If they don't mean what they say
They make me glad, they make me sad
They make me want a lot of things that I never had
You're fooling around with me now
Well you lead me on and then you run away
Well that's all right, I'll get you alone some night
So what do you wanna make those eyes at me for
If they don't mean what they say
What do you wanna make those eyes at me for
If they don't mean what they say
They make me glad, they make me sad
They make me want a lot of things that I never had
You're fooling around with me now
Well you lead me on and then you run away
Well that's all right, I'll get you alone some night
And baby you'll find, you're messing with dynamite
So what do you wanna make those eyes at me for
If they don't mean what they say
If they don't mean what they say (doo wop be dooby dooby)
Doo wop be dooby dooby
Doo wop be dooby dooby doo
Doo wop be dooby dooby
Doo wop be dooby dooby
Doo wop be dooby dooby doo, yeah!
The song "Send for Me" by Emile Ford and the Checkmates is about a woman who is playing games with the singer's heart by making eyes at him even though she may not actually have feelings for him. The lyrics question her intentions in making these flirtatious gestures towards him, as they seem to be leading him on and causing him both joy and pain. Despite her manipulative behavior, the singer seems to be drawn to her and is determined to win her over.
The lyrics have a classic doo-wop sound, with catchy, repetitive phrases and upbeat rhythm. The use of doo-wop "doo wop be dooby dooby" background vocals adds to the playful nature of the song, contrasting with the underlying frustration expressed in the verses. The singer warns this woman that she is playing with "dynamite," potentially setting up for a tense and explosive encounter should they meet alone. Overall, "Send for Me" is a fun but cautionary tale about the dangers of toying with someone's affection.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you wanna make those eyes at me for
Why are you giving me such alluring looks
If they don't mean what they say
If your eyes are not expressing your true intentions
They make me glad, they make me sad
Your eyes are capable of arousing different emotions within me
They make me want a lot of things that I never had
Your eyes make me crave for things I've never had before
You're fooling around with me now
You are playing games with me currently
Well you lead me on and then you run away
You tease me and then disappear or back away suddenly
Well that's all right, I'll get you alone some night
It's fine, I'll have my chance some night when we are alone
And baby you'll find, you're messing with dynamite
I assure you, you're toying with danger
So what do you wanna make those eyes at me for
Why do you want to give me such looks
If they don't mean what they say (doo wop be dooby dooby)
If your eyes are just putting up a show
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD E JOHNSON, JAMES V. MONACO, JOSEPH MC CARTHY
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