Lorelei
Fitzgerald Ella - Riddle Nelson Lyrics
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There once lived a lovely charmer
Swimming in the Rhine
Her figure was divine
She had a yen for all the sailors
Fishermen and gobs and whalers
She had a most immoral eye
She created quite a stir
And I want to be like her
I want to be like that gal on the river
Who sang her song to the ships passing by
She had the goods and how she could deliver
The Lorelei
She used to love in a strange kind of fashion
With lots of hey-ho-de-ho-hi-de-hi
And I can guarantee I'm full of passion
Like the Lorelei
I'm treacherous, yeah, yeah
Oh, I just can't hold myself in check
I'm lecherous, yeah, yeah
I want to bite my initials on a sailor's neck
Each affair has a kick and a wallop
For what they crave I can always supply
I want to be just like that other trollop
The Lorelei
I want to be just like that other trollop
The Lorelei
The song Lorelei tells a story of a woman who was known for her beauty and her seductive powers. She lived near the Rhine River and was famous for her affairs with sailors, fishermen, and whalers. The singer of the song expresses a desire to be like her and is envious of her ability to captivate and charm anyone that she desires.
The name Lorelei refers to a rock on the Rhine River that was said to be haunted by a siren who lured sailors to their deaths. The Lorelei depicted in the song is similar to the legend, as she too captivates men with her beauty and leads them to their downfall. The song speaks to the allure of dangerous women who exert control over men, and the singer's desire to be like Lorelei suggests a fascination with this power dynamic.
In conclusion, the song Lorelei is a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling under the spell of seductive women. The singer's desire to be like Lorelei suggests a fascination with this type of power dynamic and a willingness to engage in questionable behavior to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in the days of knights in armor
In the period when they used to wear suits of armor to protect themselves
There once lived a lovely charmer
A charming lady who lived back then
Swimming in the Rhine
She swam in the river Rhine
Her figure was divine
She had an extraordinary figure
She had a yen for all the sailors
She had an attraction towards all the sailors
Fishermen and gobs and whalers
Also attracted towards fishermen and sailors
She had a most immoral eye
She had an immoral look in her eyes
They called her Lorelei
And her name was Lorelei
She created quite a stir
She was quite famous
And I want to be like her
The singer wants to be like Lorelei
I want to be like that gal on the river
The singer wants to be like Lorelei who used to sing on the river
Who sang her song to the ships passing by
Her song was heard by the sailors passing by
She had the goods and how she could deliver
Lorelei had some amazing qualities and she was able to express them beautifully
The Lorelei
It was Lorelei who the singer is trying to emulate
She used to love in a strange kind of fashion
Lorelei used to love in a unique way
With lots of hey-ho-de-ho-hi-de-hi
Her love was full of passion and emotions
And I can guarantee I'm full of passion
The singer also thinks that they are also passionate
Like the Lorelei
In a similar way as Lorelei
I'm treacherous, yeah, yeah
I am deceitful
Oh, I just can't hold myself in check
I cannot control myself
I'm lecherous, yeah, yeah
I have a strong sexual desire
I want to bite my initials on a sailor's neck
I want to mark my presence on the sailor's neck
Each affair has a kick and a wallop
Each love affair is passionate and intense
For what they crave I can always supply
The singer can provide what someone desires from them
I want to be just like that other trollop
The singer wants to be like Lorelei, again referred her as a trollop
The Lorelei
The famous Lorelei
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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