Valerie
Glee Cast Feat. 2CELLOS [Sulic & Hauser] Lyrics
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Well, sometimes I go out by myself
And I look across the water
And I think of all the things, what you're doin'
And in my head I paint a picture
'Cause since I've come on home, well my body's been a mess
And I've missed your ginger hair and the way you like to dress
Why don't you come on over Valerie?
Valerie, Valerie, Valerie
Did you have to go to jail, put your house all up for sale, did you get a good lawyer?
I hope you didn't catch a tan, I hope you'll find the right man who'll fix it for ya
And are you shoppin' anywhere, changed the colour of you hair, and are you busy?
And did you have to pay that fine that you were dodgin' all the time, are you still dizzy?
'Cause since I've come on home, well my body's been a mess
And I've missed your ginger hair and the way you like to dress
Won't you come on over? Stop makin' a fool out of me
Why don't you come on over Valerie?
Valerie, Valerie, Valerie
Well sometimes I go out by myself
And I look across the water
And I think of all the things, what you're doin'
And in my head I paint a picture
'Cause since I've come on home, well my body's been a mess
And I've missed your ginger hair and the way you like to dress
Won't you come on over? Stop makin' a fool out of me
Why don't you come on over Valerie?
Valerie, Valerie, Valerie
Valerie, hey
Valerie, Valerie
Valerie, why don't you come on over, Valerie?
The Glee Cast's rendition of Valerie tells a story of longing and regret as Santana thinks about an old flame. She admits to going out by herself, looking across the water and thinking of all the things her former love could be doing at that very moment. Painting a picture in her head, the listener can infer that she's imagining what life would be like if they were still together. The lyrics then shift to asking a string of questions about the past, seemingly catching up on what's happened to the other person since they ended things. The chorus repeats throughout the song, pleading with Valerie to come back and stop making a fool out of Santana.
The overall mood of the song is somber yet hopeful. Santana misses her ex-girlfriend and seems to regret whatever led to their breakup. She's curious about how Valerie is doing, from her legal troubles to her possible new love interests. The repeated plea for Valerie to come back indicates that Santana still holds a flame for her former lover. The melody is upbeat and catchy, which provides a nice balance to the melancholy lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, sometimes I go out by myself
Santana occasionally leaves alone to clear her mind.
And I look across the water
She gazes upon the ocean, lost in thought.
And I think of all the things, what you're doin'
She ponders about the person she thinks about often and wonders what they are up to.
And in my head I paint a picture
Her imagination creates a vivid image of that person.
'Cause since I've come on home, well my body's been a mess
Her return home has not been easy on her physically.
And I've missed your ginger hair and the way you like to dress
She longs to see the person's distinctive features and fashion style.
Won't you come on over? Stop makin' a fool out of me
She pleads with them to visit and not make her feel foolish for wanting to see them.
Why don't you come on over Valerie?
She expresses her desire for Valerie to come over.
Did you have to go to jail, put your house all up for sale, did you get a good lawyer?
Santana asks whether Valerie was imprisoned or had to sell her house, and whether she received legal help.
I hope you didn't catch a tan, I hope you'll find the right man who'll fix it for ya
Santana hopes Valerie hasn't been exposed to too much sun and that she will find a suitable partner to take care of her.
And are you shoppin' anywhere, changed the colour of you hair, and are you busy?
She queries whether Valerie has been shopping, changing her hair color, and staying busy.
And did you have to pay that fine that you were dodgin' all the time, are you still dizzy?
Santana asks whether Valerie was able to pay off the fine that she had been avoiding and whether she is still lightheaded.
Valerie, Valerie, Valerie
The name Valerie is repeated multiple times.
Valerie, hey
A casual greeting for Valerie.
Valerie, Valerie
The name Valerie is repeated multiple times.
Valerie, why don't you come on over, Valerie?
An urging request for Valerie to visit.
Contributed by Addison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.