Lollipops and Roses
Herb Tijuana Brass Alpert Lyrics
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Make it her birthday each day of the week
Bring her nice things, sugar and spice things
Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses
One day she'll smile, next day she'll cry
Minute to minute you'll never know why
Coax her, pet her, better yet, get her
We try acting grown up but as a rule
We're all little children fresh from school
So carry her books that's how it starts
Fourteen or forty they're kids in their hearts
Keep them handy, flowers and candy
Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses
So carry her books that's how it starts
Fourteen or forty they're kids in their hearts
Keep them handy, flowers and candy
Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses
The lyrics of Herb Alpert's "Lollipops and Roses" express the idea of treating one's significant other with love, attention, and care, no matter how long the relationship has been going on. The opening lines, "Tell her you care each time you speak, Make it her birthday each day of the week," convey the idea that showing affection should happen frequently and consistently. The following lines, "Bring her nice things, sugar and spice things, Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses," emphasize the importance of gift-giving, no matter how small or simple the gift may be.
The lyrics go on to express the idea that relationships are unpredictable, with a partner's emotions fluctuating frequently. "One day she'll smile, next day she'll cry, Minute to minute you'll never know why," suggests that one must be attentive and responsive to their partner's emotions. The lines "Coax her, pet her, better yet, get her, Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses," reinforce the message of being attentive and showing affection through small gestures.
The lyrics conclude with the message that no matter how old one may be, they remain children at heart. "Fourteen or forty they're kids in their hearts, Keep them handy, flowers and candy, Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses." The song suggests that the key to a happy relationship is consistent attention, affection, and thoughtfulness that keeps the partners feeling special and valued.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell her you care each time you speak
Make sure to express your affection and love for her every time you communicate
Make it her birthday each day of the week
Treat her special and make her feel celebrated all days of the week
Bring her nice things, sugar and spice things
Gift her sweet and thoughtful things that she will love and cherish
Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses
Symbolic of the sweet and romantic things you can gift her to make her happy
One day she'll smile, next day she'll cry
She can be emotional and unpredictable, so be prepared to handle it all
Minute to minute you'll never know why
Quick changes in her moods may appear without any apparent reason
Coax her, pet her, better yet, get her
Try to calm her down and comfort her, or even better, find ways to make her happy
We try acting grown up but as a rule
Despite our efforts to project maturity and adulthood, we are all childish at heart
We're all little children fresh from school
We are all young and inexperienced in love and relationships
So carry her books that's how it starts
Offer simple gestures of kindness like carrying her books, it will go a long way in winning her heart
Fourteen or forty they're kids in their hearts
Age does not change our essence and we always remain young at heart
Keep them handy, flowers and candy
Have flowers and candy ready at all times to surprise and bring joy to your loved one
Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses
Reiterating the importance of thoughtful romantic gestures to keep a relationship strong
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TONY VELONA
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@nyterpfan
Cocktail parties, whiskey sours, highballs, a carton of smokes, and Herb Alpert on the stereo--ahhhh the 60's in all its glory!!
@frankmicman
Whipped Cream sold over 6 million copies in the United States and the album cover alone is considered a classic pop culture icon. It featured model Dolores Erickson wearing chiffon and shaving cream. The picture was taken at a time when Erickson was three months pregnant. The cover was so popular with Alpert fans that, during concerts, when about to play the song "Whipped Cream", Alpert would tell the audience, "Sorry, we can't play the cover for you!"
@kcsnow9447
If you look closely you can she's actually outfitted (and I use the word loosely :D) in a white blanket dotted with that shaving cream. Shot in the photographer's garage as I recall.
Still the BEST album cover on any LP or CD ever.
@johnconnor8937
Her tits are fucking magnificent and she's ultra sexy. I'd over look a bush if it was present
@ninjabearpress2574
Yeah, that's why I framed it and hung it on my wall.
@280StJohnsPl
Torture at 15 LOL
@PrimalEarth
Nine years old and couldn’t stop looking at the cover.
@280StJohnsPl
15 years old and couldn't take my eyes off of her LOL
@5150pearl
me to lololololol
@poetryjones7946
Same 🙂