Little Bitty Pretty One
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics


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Little Bitty Pretty One.
Come on talk to me.
Lovey dobey lovey one.
Come on stay the night with me. Yeah.
Whoa whoa whoa whoa

Tell you a story.
Happened long time ago.
Little bitty pretty one.
I've been watching you grow.
Whoa whoa whoa whoa

Little bitty pretty one.
Come on talk to me.
Lovey dobey lovey one.
Come on stay the night with me. Yeah.

Whoa whoa whoa whoa
Little bitty pretty one.
Come on talk to me.
Lovey dobey lovey lovey one.




Come on stay the night with me yeah.
Little bitty pretty one.

Overall Meaning

The song "Little Bitty Pretty One" by Huey Lewis & The News is a classic rock and roll song about love and infatuation. The lyrics express a desire to be with a little bitty pretty one, singing "Come on stay the night with me" and "Lovey dobey lovey one." The singer tells a story about watching her grow and urges her to talk to him and stay the night.


The lyrics express a sense of innocence and longing, with the singer admiring the subject of the song from afar and hoping for a chance to be with her. The catchy, upbeat melody matches the playful tone of the lyrics, creating a fun and enjoyable listening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Little Bitty Pretty One.
Addressing an individual he considers to be small and attractive.


Come on talk to me.
Inviting the person to engage in conversation with him.


Lovey dobey lovey one.
Showing affection towards the person in a playful manner.


Come on stay the night with me. Yeah.
Proposing a physical encounter and hoping the person agrees.


Whoa whoa whoa whoa
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm.


Tell you a story.
Informing the person that he wants to share an anecdote with them.


Happened long time ago.
Providing context that the event occurred in the past.


Little bitty pretty one.
Referring back to the person he previously addressed.


I've been watching you grow.
Noticing the person's development over time and finding them increasingly attractive.


Come on talk to me.
Repeating his invitation for conversation.


Lovey dobey lovey one.
Reiterating his affection in a cutesy way.


Come on stay the night with me yeah.
Persisting in his proposal for physical intimacy.


Little bitty pretty one.
Concluding the song by addressing the person one last time.




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Comments from YouTube:

@MrMoisheLebowitz

Words can't describe how awesome Huey Lewis is along with his band. What a pity that today's music is in the dumps.

@donaldwilliams3745

One of the great voices of our lifetime, under appreciated.

@irishlamb4018

He's definitely the heart of rock and roll

@jltjake66

i saw huey and the news a number of years ago in chicago. he was having voice problems (pre-laryngitis) and was told not to sing. you could barely hear him talk, but, when it came time to sing, that was probably one of THE best shows. he did not disappoint!

@mitchgawlik1175

Huey could also let his harmonica playing do the talking for him

@sunlitstormclouds

Yes! This version is almost as good as the original and that is unusual for me, so that takes some talent. I wish he had stayed popular much longer.

@Mortthemoose

Am 54 now, and have been a Huey Lewis & The News fan all my life.....like the song says ....they are "The Heart of Rock n' Roll"! Plus Blues, Doo-Wop, Soul etc etc. Huey could sing the phone book, and it would be fantastic!

@BrokenSolitary

Wow. I'm always blown away by Huey, but this is PHENOMENAL. Just...I can't even begin to describe how in love I am with his version (and everything he's ever done...and him...lol)!

@TheStampedehero

This song represents another reason why the Rock Hall Inducution group are oafs. How can you not recognize this band as a great one????!!

@mattyost8237

One of the GOATS

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