Hey Little Girl
Gene & Gary Lyrics

Hey, little girl in the high school sweater
The singer is addressing a girl wearing a high school sweater and expresses an interest in getting to know her.

Gee, but I'd like to know you better
The singer is emphasizing their interest in getting to know the girl better.

Just a-swingin' your books and chewin' gum
The girl is casually carrying her books and chewing gum as she walks.

Lookin' just like a juicy plum
The girl is attractive and desirable, similar to a ripe plum.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, little girl
The artist is continuing to address the girl and express interest in her.

Hey, little girl in the black silk stockin's
The singer is now addressing a different girl wearing black silk stockings.

Gee, but you got my heart rockin'
The singer is expressing how attractive the girl is and how she has captured their attention.

A-wearin' that crazy skin-tight skirt
The girl is wearing a skin-tight skirt, which is considered attractive by the artist.

and that crazy Ivy League shirt
The girl is also wearing an Ivy League shirt, which the artist finds appealing.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, little girl
The artist is continuing to express their attraction to the girl and address her directly.

Hey, little girl, can I come along?
The singer is asking the girl if they can join her or spend time with her.

Carry your books; and a-hold your arm?
The artist is offering to carry the girl's books and hold her arm as they walk together.

I'm hopin' that you'll tell me yes,
The singer is hoping that the girl will agree to spend time with them.

because you're the girl that I love best
The singer is expressing that the girl is the one they love the most or are most attracted to.

Hey, hey, hey, hey
The singer is expressing enthusiasm and addressing the girl again.

Hey, hey, hey, mm-mm
The song ends with the artist still expressing interest in the girl.

Hey, little girl in the high school sweater
The artist is addressing the same girl from the beginning of the song.

Gee, I hope you're feelin' better
The singer wishes the girl well and cares about her feelings.

Not just like the time before,
The singer is referring to a previous interaction with the girl where something may have gone wrong.

'member when you closed that door?
The artist is alluding to a past incident where the girl may have rejected the artist or closed a door on them.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, little girl
The song ends with the artist still addressing the girl and expressing interest in her.

Hey!, little girl
The artist is once again addressing the girl at the end of the song.

Hey, hey, hey. little girl
The song ends with the singer still expressing their attraction to the girl.