Colette
Fury Billy Lyrics


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Oh Colette
Half past eight
Don't be late
Don't forget we have a date Colette
How I love you Colette
Oh be on time and say your mine Colette

Believe me honey when I say
I think about you night and day Colette
How I need you Colette
Don't let us part you'll break my heart Colette

So you're walking close by
Didn't start talking cause I was so shy
Then you looked into my eyes
Don't whisper any goody byes
Colette Colette
Don't forget Colette
I need you so don't ever go Colette

Half past nine in on time
Guess you played me down the line
Colette how I love you Colette
You broke the vow im lonely now Colette




You broke the vow im lonely now Colette
You broke the vow im lonely now Colette

Overall Meaning

The chorus of "Colette" by Fury Billy is a sweet and simple love song that evidences his yearning for his beloved, Colette, not to be late for their date. He professes his love for her and expresses his fear of losing her. The opening line, "Oh Colette, half past eight, don't be late," conveys the importance of the date to him and how he is counting on her. He is anxiously waiting for her with several reminders to be punctual so he can spend time with her. The repetition of her name in the chorus reflects his affection towards her and his desire to be with her.


The second verse takes us back to when they first met. Fury Billy is shy and didn't start talking to her while she was walking close by, but then they made eye contact, and he was hopeful. He pleads with her not to say any "goodbyes," emphasizing how much he values her presence in his life. The last verse reveals that Colette was late, and as a result, she broke the vow they made, leaving him lonely. The song ends on a despondent note with Fury Billy paying the price for his love of Colette.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh Colette
Addressing the person named Colette


Half past eight
Referring to the specific time for a meeting or event


Don't be late
Requesting Colette to arrive on time


Don't forget we have a date Colette
Reminding Colette of the scheduled meeting


How I love you Colette
Expressing strong romantic feelings towards Colette


Oh be on time and say your mine Colette
Requesting Colette to arrive on time and acknowledging their romantic relationship


Believe me honey when I say
Asserting the truthfulness of the following statement


I think about you night and day Colette
Expressing constant thoughts about Colette


How I need you Colette
Expressing a strong desire to be with Colette


Don't let us part you'll break my heart Colette
Requesting Colette to stay in the relationship to avoid emotional pain


So you're walking close by
Referring to the moment when Colette was nearby


Didn't start talking cause I was so shy
Admitting to feeling nervous and hesitant to start a conversation


Then you looked into my eyes
Describing a moment of eye contact


Don't whisper any goody byes Colette Colette
Requesting Colette not to leave without saying goodbye


Don't forget Colette
Reminding Colette about something important


I need you so don't ever go Colette
Expressing a significant need to be with Colette and requesting them not to leave


Half past nine in on time
Referring to another meeting time


Guess you played me down the line
Expressing suspicion that Colette purposely misled or deceived the singer


Colette how I love you Colette
Re-emphasizing strong romantic feelings towards Colette


You broke the vow im lonely now Colette
Expressing emotional pain over Colette breaking a promise and leaving the singer alone


You broke the vow im lonely now Colette
Reiterating emotional pain over Colette breaking a promise and leaving the singer alone


You broke the vow im lonely now Colette
Repeatedly emphasizing emotional pain over Colette breaking a promise and leaving the singer alone




Lyrics © ACORN PUBLISHING
Written by: BILLY FURY

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Comments from YouTube:

@citizen9378

Fabulous! I’d forgotten just what a great song this is.

@MarieCRoberts

my mum always sang this to me and now i know she loves me and why she chose my name.never forget you mum.xx

@billywilson5276

🤔 but your called Marie Roberts..

@colettewoods93

I have waited my whole life to find a song with my name in it!!! LOVE IT!! :D xxxxxxxx

@timmcooke

me too

@colette2379

SAME I LOVE IT

@TabPatterson

There's another on youtube...just look for Colette poop. :)

@lispererasmrstories2051

I absolutely love seeing all the comments from other Colette's

@paulmccartney7ElvisP

He was amazing at everything he sang! R.I.P Billy <3 your'll never be forgotton :')

@patjones631

Hey so did I call my daughter Colette~~~ Billy Fury was great, its a shame he died soooo young.

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