Lipstick on your collar
Francis Connie Lyrics
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(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
When you left me all alone at the record hop
Told me you were going out for a soda pop
You were gone for quite a while, half an hour or more
You came back and man oh man this is what I saw
Lipstick on you collar said you were untrue
Bet your bottom dollar you and I are through
'Cause lipstick on you collar told a tale on you, yeah
You said it belonged to me, made me stop and think
Then I noticed yours was red, mine was baby pink
Who walked in but Mary Jane, lipstick all a mess
Were you smoochin' my best friend, if the answer's yes
Lipstick on you collar told a tale on you
Lipstick on you collar said you were untrue
Bet your bottom dollar you and I are through
'Cause lipstick on you collar told a tale on you, boy
Told a tale on you, man
Told a tale on you, yeah
Told a tale on you
The song "Lipstick on your collar" by Francis Connie is a classic tale of a cheating lover who has been caught red-handed. The lyrics start with the singer being left alone at a record hop, with their partner promising to return after getting a soda pop. However, the partner takes longer than expected, and upon their return, the singer sees lipstick on their collar, indicating that they have been up to no good. The chorus repeats the accusation of the lipstick being evidence of the lover's infidelity and cements the decision of the singer to break off the relationship for good.
As the story continues, the lover tries to defend themselves by claiming that the lipstick belonged to the singer. However, upon closer inspection, the singer realizes that the shades of lipstick were different, and it wasn't their own. In a dramatic turn of events, the singer's best friend, Mary Jane, enters the scene with her lipstick all over her face. This adds fuel to the fire of suspicion that the lover has indeed been cheating with the best friend, leading to the final chorus, where the singer declares that they are through with the relationship.
The lyrics of this song can be seen as a classic representation of the anxiety and pain caused by infidelity. The singer is left alone, waiting for their lover, adding to the tension of the situation. The sight of the lipstick on the lover's collar is a classic symbol, indicating the unfaithfulness of the lover. The singer's journey from confusion to realization and then breaking up with the lover is a representation of the emotional turmoil that comes with such situations.
Line by Line Meaning
When you left me all alone at the record hop
When you abandoned me alone at the music venue
Told me you were going out for a soda pop
You claimed to be leaving to get a drink
You were gone for quite a while, half an hour or more
Your absence lasted for a long duration of time
You came back and man oh man this is what I saw
Upon your return, I saw something alarming
Lipstick on your collar told a tale on you
A smear of lipstick on your clothing gave away your infidelity
Lipstick on your collar said you were untrue
The lipstick on your collar exposed your unfaithfulness
Bet your bottom dollar you and I are through
I am certain that our relationship has ended
'Cause lipstick on your collar told a tale on you, yeah
The lipstick mark on your clothing gave clear evidence of your disloyalty
You said it belonged to me, made me stop and think
You tried to deceive me by saying the lipstick belonged to me
Then I noticed yours was red, mine was baby pink
Upon closer inspection, I realized the lipstick colors were different
Who walked in but Mary Jane, lipstick all a mess
Mary Jane arrived looking disheveled with lipstick all over her face
Were you smoochin' my best friend, if the answer's yes
Did you kiss my closest friend? If the answer is affirmative
Lipstick on your collar told a tale on you
The mark on your clothing betrayed your unfaithfulness again
Lipstick on your collar said you were untrue
Once more, the lipstick on your collar exposed your betrayal
Bet your bottom dollar you and I are through
I have no doubt that our relationship has concluded
'Cause lipstick on your collar told a tale on you, boy
The lipstick stain on your collar proved your infidelity, boy
Told a tale on you, man
Revealed the truth about you, man
Told a tale on you, yeah
Exposed your deceit, yeah
Told a tale on you
Betrayed your unfaithfulness
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GOEHRING, EDNA LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Juan Camacho
When you left me all alone, at the record hop
Told me you were going out, for a soda pop
You were gone for quite a while, half an hour or more
You came back and man oh man, this is what I saw
Lipstick on your collar, told a tale on you
Lipstick on your collar, said you were untrue
Bet your bottom dollar, you and I are through
'Cause lipstick on your collar, told a tale on you, yeah
You said it belonged to me, made me stop and think
Then I noticed yours was red, mine was baby pink
Who walked in but Mary Jane, lipstick all a mess
Were you smoochin' my best friend, yes the answer's yes
Lipstick on your collar, told a tale on you
Lipstick on your collar, said you were untrue
Bet your bottom dollar, you and I are through
'Cause lipstick on your collar, told a tale on you, boy
Told a tale on you, man
ねこキャット
When you left me all alone
At the record hop
Told me you were going out
For a soda pop
You were gone for quite awhile
Half an hour or more
You came back
And man, oh man
This is what I saw
Chorus
Lipstick on your collar
Told a tale on you
Lipstick on your collar
Said you were untrue
Bet your bottom dollar
You and I are through
Cause lipstick on your collar
Told a tale on you, yeah
You said it belonged to me
Made me stop and think
And then I noticed yours was red
Mine was baby pink
Who walked in but Mary Jane
Lipstick all a mess
Were you smoochin’ my best friend?
Guess the answer’s yes
Cause lipstick on your collar
Told a tale on you, boy
Told a tale on you, man
Told a tale on you, yeah
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When you left me all alone at the record hop
Told me you were goin' out for a soda pop
You were gone for quite a while, half an hour or more
You came back and man oh man this is what I saw
Lipstick on you collar, told a tale on you
Lipstick on you collar, said you were untrue
Bet your bottom dollar, you and I are through
Cause, lipstick on you collar told a tale on you, yeah
You said it belonged to me, made me stop and think
Then I noticed yours was red, mine was baby pink
Who walked in but Mary Jane, lipstick all a mess
Were you smoochin' my best friend? Guess the answer's yes
Lipstick on you collar, told a tale on you
Lipstick on you collar, said you were untrue
Bet your bottom dollar, you and I are through
Cause, lipstick on you collar told a tale on you, boy
Told a tale on you, man
Told a tale on you, yeah
James Goldberg
It is both a terrible insult to Connie and her fans, as well as sheer stupidity, that she is still not in the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame. Het music is immortal.
impassable
Iconic voice
Gloria Chinea
Correct
Sean Evans
If i was an artist in that hall of fame
Id want out
Connie Francis is the voice of rockn roll ❤️
Mary Omnes
Just a teenager when I first heard this song. Connie Francis such a great singer. This song takes me back to the 50's. Just love Connie such a beautiful woman.
Patricia Martinez
I was born in 53. Listened to my brother’s records
John Dean
Her voice and recordings infinitely superior to todays so called music.
Michelle Shellëy Szabo
I’m in my 40’s now, & I remember hearing my mum playing it from when I was a young girl in 1980. I still remember the words to Lipstick on my Collar & StupidCupid. My mum would play the cassette & sing & do her housework whilst I played in front of her. My mum is still alive at 80 yrs old.
KY Stars
Connie, you are NOT gone, and you will NEVER be forgotten. You were and are America's sweetheart!
GREAT voice will always be heard for as long as Earth is here, you will be at the TOP!
Martin Putt
She's still alive and well at the age of 85 thankfully.