Bus Stop
Herman's Hermits Lyrics
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She's there, I say
Please share my umbrella
Bus stops, bus goes
She stays, love grows
Under my umbrella
All that summer we enjoyed it
Wind and rain and shine
That umbrella we employed it
By August she was mine
Every morning I would see her
Waiting at the stop
Sometimes she'd shop
And she would show me what she'd bought
Other people stared
As if we were both quite insane
Someday my name and hers
Are going to be the same
That's the way the whole thing started
Silly but it's true
Thinking of our sweet romance
Beginning in a dew
Came the sun
The ice was melting
No more sheltering now
Nice to think that that umbrella
Led me to avow
Waiting at the stop
Sometimes she'd shop
And she would show me what she'd bought
Other people stared
As if we were both quite insane
Someday my name and hers
Are going to be the same
Came the sun
The ice was melting
No more sheltering now
Nice to think that that umbrella
Led me to avow
The song "Bus Stop" by Herman's Hermits describes a young man who falls in love with a girl he sees every day at the bus stop. The song tells the story of how they meet during a rainy day at the bus stop and he offers to share his umbrella with her. As they continue to see each other at the bus stop over the summer, their love grows and they become a couple by August. The young man explains how they would talk every day, and she would show him what she had bought during her morning shopping trips. Despite the stares and judgment of others, they know that they were meant to be together, and in the end, the umbrella played a significant role in their romance.
The lyrics of the song depict a simple and innocent love story. It conveys the idea that love can develop at any time and in any place, even on a wet day at a bus stop. The imagery of the weather and the use of the umbrella act as a metaphor for the ups and downs of a relationship. The song's up-tempo and catchy melody adds to the light and joyful mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Bus stop, wet day
It was a rainy day at the bus stop.
She's there, I say
He saw the girl he liked at the bus stop.
Please share my umbrella
He offered to share his umbrella with her.
Bus stops, bus goes
The bus arrived at the stop.
She stays, love grows
Despite getting on the bus, he still loves her.
Under my umbrella
They share the umbrella together.
All that summer we enjoyed it
They spent the entire summer together.
Wind and rain and shine
Despite the various weather conditions, they were happy together.
That umbrella we employed it
The umbrella brought them closer together.
By August she was mine
They were officially in a relationship by August.
Every morning I would see her
He would see her every morning at the bus stop.
Waiting at the stop
She was waiting for the bus to arrive.
Sometimes she'd shop
Sometimes she would go shopping before getting on the bus.
And she would show me what she'd bought
She would show him what she had bought while shopping.
Other people stared
People thought they were crazy for sharing an umbrella.
As if we were both quite insane
Others thought they were acting irrationally.
Someday my name and hers
They will eventually get married and share a last name.
Are going to be the same
They will be married and share a last name.
That's the way the whole thing started
Their relationship started at the bus stop.
Silly but it's true
Their love story is unconventional, but it happened.
Thinking of our sweet romance
He reminisces on their romantic relationship.
Beginning in a dew
Their romance began during the early morning with dew on the ground.
Came the sun
The sun came out and the weather improved.
The ice was melting
The icy conditions were gone.
No more sheltering now
They didn't need the umbrella anymore.
Nice to think that that umbrella
He reflects on how the umbrella brought them together.
Led me to avow
Their relationship inspired him to make a serious commitment.
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Written by: GRAHAM GOULDMAN
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@lidacartel7462
Nice tune Victor ... it reminds me of my high school days, dancing during annual festival in our town ... we we're young then, and we had so much fun ... Good job guys ... i liked your version, it's the best ever! To my ever favorite band HERMAN'S HERMITS ... luv you more! Thanks to my most loved channel SUNRYSE111for posting. You're the besf ever, my LOVED, LOVED PETER NOONE ... luv you so much! Best regards and take care, my best friend ... GOD bless you more! From Philippines w/ love ... Mabuhay !!!
@sunryse111
Lovely to hear from you again, Lida .... and I am glad that this one brings back such happy memories!
@lidacartel7462
sunryse111 ... thank you so much, my friend ... yes, indeed, this particular song and all the songs in the 60s bring back sweet memories to our simple way of living in the rural area ... the era of love and innocence ... hmmm so glad reminishing those peaceful life and a true essence of happiness in the 60s ... loved, loved it!
@philt1771
I'm on a H.H. kick and after their great cover of The Kinks "Dandy" I stumbled on this gem and was impressed. Peter Noone is a truly talented singer.
@sunryse111
Still touring and enjoying doing what he does.
@kleinabomber
By far my favorite version of this. More melodic with a haunting quality, better harmonies.
@fatlo8400
The song Bus Stop by Herman's Hermits, it's my first time to heard, they had their own style. Thanks for your sharing.
@sunryse111
My pleasure, dear friend.
@HonkyCat90
I prefer the Hollies version although this is nice. A softer take on the song.
@shelleyganz9095
New to me...Good Version!! Right on HERMIT'S!! Well DONE...CHEERS!!