Sherry
Four Seasons [The] Lyrics
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Sherry, Sherry baby
Sherry baby (Sherry baby, Sherry baby)
Sherry, can you come out tonight? (come come, come out tonight)
Sherry baby (Sherry baby)
Sherry, can you come out tonight?
(Come out) where the bright moon shines
(Come out) we'll dance the night away
I'm gonna make you mine
Sherry baby (Sherry baby, Sherry baby)
Sherry, can you come out tonight?
(Come come, come out tonight)
(Come come, come out tonight)
You better ask your mama (Sherry baby)
Tell her everything is all right
(Why don't you come out?) (come out) with your red dress on
(Come out) Hmm, you look so fine
(Come out) Move it nice and easy
Girl, you'll make me lose my mind
Sherry baby (Sherry baby, Sherry baby)
Sherry, can you come out tonight?
(Come come, come out tonight)
(Come come, come out tonight)
Sherry, Sherry baby
The song "Sherry" by The Four Seasons is a classic doo-wop hit about a man who is head over heels for a girl named Sherry. He begs her to come out with him and go to a twist party where they can dance the night away. He tells her to wear her red dress and move nice and easy because she looks so fine that she's already starting to drive him crazy. He even suggests that she ask her mama for permission to come out because he wants to make sure everything is all right.
The lyrics of "Sherry" are fairly straightforward, but they capture the excitement and energy of young love. The fast-paced doo-wop sound of the song emphasizes the sense of urgency and eagerness that the man feels to be with Sherry. The repetition of her name throughout the song adds to the catchiness of the tune and makes it easy to sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Sherry, Sherry baby
Repeating the name of the girl he is addressing, expressing his deep desire
Sherry, can you come out tonight? (come come, come out tonight)
Asking Sherry to come out with him tonight, using repetition to stress his eagerness
Sherry baby (Sherry baby)
Repeating her name again, showing his infatuation with her
Why don't you come out? (come out) to my twist party
Inviting Sherry to his party, using a playful tone and a popular dance move of the time
(Come out) where the bright moon shines
Describing the romantic setting of the party, using the moon as a natural element
(Come out) we'll dance the night away
Promising a fun and exciting evening, filled with enjoyable activities like dancing
I'm gonna make you mine
Expressing his intention to pursue a relationship with Sherry, implying he wants to romantically possess her
You better ask your mama (Sherry baby)
Jokingly suggesting that Sherry needs permission from her mother to go out, using her name to keep her in focus
Tell her everything is all right
Assuring Sherry that he will take care of her and she has nothing to worry about
Why don't you come out? (come out) with your red dress on
Inviting Sherry to dress up and look her best, using her choice of clothing to add a playful and sexual tone
Hmm, you look so fine
Reacting to Sherry's appearance and showing his attraction to her, implying he desires her physically
Move it nice and easy
Encouraging Sherry to dance in a relaxed and natural way, showing his desire to spend time with her and enjoy the moment
Girl, you'll make me lose my mind
Expressing his intense attraction and infatuation with Sherry, using hyperbole for emphasis
Sherry, Sherry baby
Repeating one more time, expressing his strong feelings and desire for her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB GAUDIO
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@davehertle
I was feeding cows in the afternoon during the summer of 1962, when I first heard this song come over the radio. I remember here 60 years later just where I was, the direction in the barn I was moving, the angle of the sun coming into the barn. It was a moment etched on my soul.
@huntingfashiondolls3307
how beautiful!!! that means you are really living every moment
@bleesedbythebest
Beautiful!!
@tootsie3612
That's cool. I am named after this song, but I wasn't born until 1965. My Momma loved this song. My daddy liked Rhonda by the Beach Boys. He was on an aircraft carrier when I was born, so my Momma got her way. My MawMaw chose my middle name.
@SpeegBJ
@Sherry K Very nice name history there.
@SpeegBJ
Wow....I love this. I just finished an essay on Sherry, 1962 and what I was doing when this tune came into our lives. I was in Florida, frying bologna...moving into a little blue house..I wore a purple and white striped sundress. The visceralness of the music cannot be undone. Kudos to you.
@joebaumgart1146
I'm a 29 year old man, but when Frankie hits those High notes I get transported to the early 60's.
@joebaumgart1146
@Cringe Captor Shrekura first of what if I am. Second off how old are you? Grow up.
@mikebonora2238
Joe, I am 62 and grew up with this music, today's music is not anything like this. It was just simple lyrics of love and life, glad that you like this music era. And I don't get the gay thing from that knuckle head that responded to you.
@coldsoup7338
yo whats wrong with being gay? being gay isnt an insult, I'd be actually more insulted if you assumed im straight