Chevrolet
Ford Robben Lyrics
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Buy you a Chevrolet
Buy you a Chevrolet
Just do somethin' for you
Just do somethin' for you
Buy you a diamond ring
Buy you a diamond ring
Just do somethin' for you
Just do somethin', yeah
Build you a house and home
Build you a house and home
Build you a house and home
Just do somethin' for you
Just do somethin' for you
Buy you a Chevrolet
Buy you a Chevrolet
Buy you a Chevrolet
Just do somethin' for you
Just do somethin' for you
The lyrics of "Chevrolet" by Ford Robben is a simple yet emotional song. The song talks about a man's love for a woman and his desire to do something for her. The recurring lines "Buy you a Chevrolet" show the man's willingness to buy the woman a car, a symbol of his love and devotion towards her. The repetition of the line emphasizes the importance of the gesture to the man and how he just wants to do something to make his woman happy. The use of cars as a symbol of love is not uncommon in American music, especially in country and rock-n-roll genres, reflecting the traditional American love for automobiles.
Beyond the cars, the song also talks about the man's desire to buy a diamond ring for the woman and even build her a house, showing that his love for her goes beyond material possessions. The repeated phrase "Just do somethin' for you" further shows his desire to do anything to make her happy, even if it means sacrificing his own comfort and needs.
Overall, Robben's "Chevrolet" is a simple yet powerful love song that highlights the importance of small gestures in a relationship and how love is often expressed through material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Buy you a Chevrolet
I want to buy you a Chevrolet as a way to show my affection and potentially make you happy.
Buy you a Chevrolet
I reiterate my desire to buy you a Chevrolet.
Buy you a Chevrolet
Once again, I express my willingness to buy you a Chevrolet.
Just do somethin' for you
My intention is to do something for you to show my love and dedication.
Just do somethin' for you
The reason why I would like to buy you a Chevrolet is to demonstrate my affection towards you.
Buy you a diamond ring
I am suggesting that I would also like to buy you a diamond ring as another gift.
Buy you a diamond ring
Just like a Chevrolet, I am willing to buy you a diamond ring as an act of devotion.
Buy you a diamond ring
I don't just want to buy you a Chevrolet, I want to also provide you with a diamond ring.
Just do somethin' for you
Just like the desire to buy you a Chevrolet, buying you a diamond ring is another way to express my willingness to please you.
Just do somethin', yeah
By offering to buy you pricey gifts, I want to show you how much I care and how considerate I can be.
Build you a house and home
I want to build you a place where you can feel safe, loved and happy.
Build you a house and home
This line represents a desire to create a space that you can call your own, where you can live in serenity.
Build you a house and home
This is a suggestion that I am willing to go above and beyond to make your life more comfortable.
Just do somethin' for you
The gift of a house and home is another way I can show you how much I love you.
Just do somethin' for you
The reason that I want to buy you all these gifts is solely to show you how much I care for you.
Buy you a Chevrolet
I reiterate my intention to buy you a Chevrolet as a way to express my devotion to you.
Buy you a Chevrolet
This line is another way I am conveying my sincere desire to buy you a Chevrolet car.
Buy you a Chevrolet
Yet again I emphasize my longing to buy you a Chevrolet as a way to show my love for you.
Just do somethin' for you
Ultimately, the point of the song is to express my desire to make you happy and feel loved.
Just do somethin' for you
All these gestures of affection and gifts are an attempt to demonstrate the depth of my love for you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lonny Young, Ed Young
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