Hey Good Lookin'
Ford Tennessee Ernie; O'Connell Helen Lyrics
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Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Hey, sweet baby
Don't you think maybe
We could find us a brand new recipe?
I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
There's soda pop and the dancin's free
So if you wanna have fun come along with me
Say, hey, good lookin'
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
I'm free and ready
So we can go steady
How's about savin' all your time for me?
No more lookin'
I know I've been tooken
How's about keepin' steady company?
I'm gonna throw my date-book over the fence
And find me one for five or ten cents
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page
Say, hey, good lookin'
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
The song "Hey Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams is a classic country tune that tells a story about a young man who is looking for a good time with his sweet baby. The opening lines of the song "Say, hey, good lookin’; Whatcha got cookin’? How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?" sets the playful tone of the song. The singer is asking his sweetheart if she'd like to cook up something new with him. The phrase "Whatcha got cookin'?" refers to both food and romance, suggesting the possibility of both.
In the second verse, the singer talks about his desire to spend more time with his girlfriend. "I'm free and ready; So we can go steady; How's about savin' all your time for me?" he sings, implying that he wants to be exclusive with her. The following line "No more lookin'; I know I’ve been tooken" means that he will stop looking for another partner as he acknowledges the worth of his sweetheart.
In the third verse, the singer talks about his plans for a night out. He mentions his hot-rod Ford car and a nearby spot where they can dance and drink soda pop. The singer proposes that they will have more fun if his sweetheart comes along for the ride. The closing lines of the song "I’m writin’ your name down on every page" suggests a sense of permanence in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, hey, good lookin'
Hey there, attractive person,
Whatcha got cookin'?
What kind of plans or activities are you involved in?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Would you like to join me in creating a new experience or activity together?
Hey, sweet baby
Hello, endearing person
Don't you think maybe
Do you consider the possibility
We could find us a brand new recipe?
To explore together and engage in a new experience?
I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
I have a fast, impressive car and a small amount of money
And I know a spot right over the hill
I am aware of a location nearby
There's soda pop and the dancin's free
Refreshments and the opportunity to dance are available at no expense
So if you wanna have fun come along with me
If you would like to enjoy yourself, then accompany me
I'm free and ready
I am currently uncommitted and available
So we can go steady
We can have a mutually exclusive relationship
How's about savin' all your time for me?
Would you be willing to devote all of your time to me?
No more lookin'
I am no longer interested in pursuing other people
I know I've been tooken
I recognize that I have been romantically claimed by you
How's about keepin' steady company?
Would you like to be my steady partner?
I'm gonna throw my date-book over the fence
I will abandon all of my other romantic prospects
And find me one for five or ten cents
I will seek out a new romantic partner, even if they are not particularly valuable
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
I will hold onto my new relationship forever
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page
Because you are the person I wish to spend the rest of my life with
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Would you like to share in creating a new adventure or experience with me?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hank Sr. Williams
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@LiltinMissTiltonFan1
Great post. Thanks for sharing.
@crdejager
Great stuff and great backing!
@Vekrin1
sorry dudes and dudettes, Hanks good but.........Ernie and Helen are GREAT!