Hello Mary Lou
Gene Pitney Lyrics
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Sweet Mary Lou I'm so in love with you
I knew Mary Lou we'd never part
So hello Mary Lou goodbye heart
You passed me by on sunny day
Flashed those big brown eyes my way
And ooh I wanted you for ever more
I swear my feet stuck to the ground
And though I never did meet you before
I said hello Mary Lou goodbye heart
Sweet Mary Lou I'm so in love with you
(I love you)
I knew Mary Lou we'd never part
So hello Mary Lou goodbye heart
I saw your lips I heard your voice
Believe me I just had no choice
While horses couldn't make me stay away
I thought about a moonlit night
My arms around you good and tight
That's all I had to see for me to say
Hey hey hello Mary Lou goodbye heart
Sweet Mary Lou I'm so in love with you (I love you)
I knew Mary Lou we'd never part
So hello Mary Lou goodbye heart
The lyrics to Gene Pitney's song "Hello Mary Lou" speak about a man who falls in love with Mary Lou at first sight. He confesses his love for her and makes a promise to never leave her. The chorus, "Hello Mary Lou goodbye heart," refers to the man's heart being given to Mary Lou, leaving no room for anyone else in his life. He knew from the moment he saw her that she was the one for him.
In the first verse, the man describes how Mary Lou caught his attention with her beauty and charm. Despite being a man who "does not get around," he could not resist her. He was drawn to her and knew that they would never be apart. The second verse goes on to describe how much he thinks about her, day and night. He imagines holding her close on a moonlit night, and the thought of that alone is enough to make him say goodbye to anyone who stands in the way of their relationship.
Overall, the song portrays a classic love story of two people who fall in love at first sight and promise to be together forever. The catchy chorus and sweet lyrics make it an easy and enjoyable tune to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello Mary Lou goodbye heart
Saying hello to Mary Lou means my heart is being left behind as I give my love to her.
Sweet Mary Lou I'm so in love with you
Mary Lou is someone special that I can't help but love deeply.
I knew Mary Lou we'd never part
I am certain that Mary Lou and I will stay together forever.
You passed me by on sunny day
One day, as the sun was shining, Mary Lou walked past me.
Flashed those big brown eyes my way
Her beautiful brown eyes caught my attention and kept me captivated.
And ooh I wanted you for ever more
I felt an intense desire to be with Mary Lou forever.
Now I'm not one that gets around
I am not someone who goes from person to person seeking love.
I swear my feet stuck to the ground
I was so smitten with Mary Lou that I felt rooted to where I stood, unable to move.
And though I never did meet you before
Despite the fact that I had never met Mary Lou before, I was immediately drawn to her.
I said hello Mary Lou goodbye heart
When I greeted Mary Lou, I knew that I was giving my heart to her.
I saw your lips I heard your voice
Once I saw Mary Lou's lips move and heard her speak, I was completely entranced.
Believe me I just had no choice
I was powerless to resist Mary Lou's charms.
While horses couldn't make me stay away
Nothing in the world could keep me from wanting to be close to Mary Lou.
I thought about a moonlit night
I imagined spending a romantic evening outside under the moonlight.
My arms around you good and tight
I wanted nothing more than to hold Mary Lou tightly in my arms.
That's all I had to see for me to say
As soon as I imagined being with Mary Lou, I knew that I had to make her mine.
Hey hey hello Mary Lou goodbye heart
Repeating my greeting to Mary Lou, I knew that my heart would forever belong to her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cayet Mangiaracina, Gene Pitney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Drew Russell
While I adore Rick's version I am in love with the fact Gene wrote this, both are two of the best of all-time.
B Willy
Bonjour Mary Lou
Adriano Celentano
Bonjour mary lou
Doux amour
Ma chère Mary Lou, je penserai à toi
Je connais Mary Lou
Tu vas me manquer
Je reviendrai à Mary Lou
Salut au revoir
Un jour tu me regardais
Et mon coeur a tremblé
Ces yeux noirs
Je ne les oublie plus
Alors j'étais près de toi
J'ai promis de t'aimer
Et tu étais la seule passion
Je dis: bonjour, Mary Lou
Doux amour
Ma chère Mary Lou
Je penserai à toi
Je sais, Mary Lou
Tu vas me manquer
Je serai de retour, Mary Lou
Salut, au revoir!
Loin je dois aller
Mais je ne t'abandonnerai pas
J'ai presque à vous saluer
Mon cheval sait quoi di
L'ancienne route trouvera
Et comme le vent
Il t'apportera à moi
Bonjour mary lou
Doux amour
Ma chère Mary Lou, je penserai à toi
Je connais Mary Lou
Tu vas me manquer
Je reviendrai à Mary Lou
Salut au revoir
Je reviendrai à Mary Lou
Salut au revoir
Daniel Moroff
Rick and Gene were friends as far as my research took me and Rick's version was the ultimate but I like Gene's version because he wrote it and if you don't believe it, check the credits. He did. He was far mare famous for Mecca, I'm Gonna Be Strong, 24 Hours From Tulsa, etc. so this one was given to Rick.
Sharon Cooper
I like Rick’s version better but Gene had some really good songs
DAVE THOMPSON
MY DEAR MOTHERS NAME WAS MARY LOU....ALWAYS BRINGS TEARS...I MISS HER,...AND GENE. SO MANY WONDERFUL SONGS...
David Arkham
This is where Weird Al got the melody for the Truck Drivin Song!
Zidan.
He made a wise choice
jonathan stewart
Bonnie, Please bring back the live video Hello Mary Lou, and I will keep my big mouth shut.
Daniel Moroff
Are you the REAL John Stewart? I was just tryin' to engage people away from their cares and have some fun. We need it!
Ira Futterman
Pretty anemic guitar break, I would have figured Gene Pitney would have the best.