The Teenagers' first single, 1956's "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", was also their biggest. After Lymon went solo in mid-1957, both his career and those of the Teenagers fell into decline. Lymon eventually fell into heroin addiction, and died in 1968 at the age of twenty-five.
Ain't She Sweet
Frankie Lymon Lyrics
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Well see her walking down that street.
Yes I ask you very confidentially:
Ain't she sweet?
Oh ain't she nice,
Well look her over once or twice.
Yes I ask you very confidentially:
Just cast an eye
In her direction.
Oh me oh my,
Ain't that perfection?
Oh I repeat
Well don't you think that's kind of neat?
Yes I ask you very confidentially:
Ain't she sweet?
Oh ain't she sweet,
Well see her walking down that street.
Well I ask you very confidentially:
Ain't she sweet?
Oh ain't that nice,
Well look it over once or twice.
Yes I ask you very confidentially:
Ain't she nice?
Just cast an eye
In her direction.
Oh me oh my,
Ain't that perfection?
Oh I repeat
Well don't you think that's kind of neat?
Yes I ask you very confidentially:
Ain't she sweet?
Oh ain't she sweet,
Well see her walking down that street.
Well I ask you very confidentially:
Ain't she sweet?
Well I ask you very confidentially:
Ain't she sweet?
The lyrics of "Ain't She Sweet" by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers sings about a girl who is walking down the street, asking very confidentially if she is sweet and nice. The song is a classic example of the innocent and charming lyrics of the doo-wop era, where teenage romance played an important role. The song talks about a girl who is "sweet" and "nice" and how the singer repeats his admiration for her. The verses are light-hearted and flirty, expressing the singer's admiration for the girl he sees walking down the street. The song paints a picture of teenage infatuation and the thrill of noticing someone from afar.
The song was originally composed in the 1920s and became popular during the 1930s. The 1950s version of the song by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers became a huge hit, cementing the song's place in popular music. The song's popularity is attributed to its catchy melody and upbeat lyrics, which were perfect for the post-World War II era when youth culture and optimism were on the rise. The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including The Beatles and Nat King Cole.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh ain't she sweet,
Isn't she delightful to behold,
Well see her walking down that street.
Observe her strolling along the road.
Yes I ask you very confidentially:
I trust you can keep a secret,
Ain't she sweet?
Don't you think she's charming?
Oh ain't she nice,
Isn't she wonderful,
Well look her over once or twice.
Inspect her appearance briefly.
Just cast an eye
Take a quick glance
In her direction.
Towards her.
Oh me oh my,
My goodness,
Ain't that perfection?
Isn't she flawless?
Oh I repeat
I'll say it again
Well don't you think that's kind of neat?
Don't you find that impressive?
Yes I ask you very confidentially:
I'm trusting you with this secret,
Ain't she sweet?
Isn't she lovely?
Well I ask you very confidentially:
Once again, I'm asking you privately,
Ain't she sweet?
Isn't she just delightful?
Well I ask you very confidentially:
Again, I'm relying on your discretion.
Ain't she sweet?
Isn't she a pleasure to witness?
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Written by: Jack Yellen, Milton Ager
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