Jacqueline
Hunter James Lyrics
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Boo bop, boo bop
Before I met you baby
I thought I had it made
Now I got a lover
Puts the others in the shade
[Chorus: ]
Ooh-whee
Jacqueline (Jacqueline)
Now I'm just killin' time
Baby 'til you say you're mine
Boo bop, boo bop
I had everything I wanted
Didn't need no help
'Til you showed me life's too good
To keep it to myself
[Chorus: ]
Lookin' back on days gone by
Before I saw you smile
Ain't no one was ever gonna
Drag me to the aisle
[Chorus: ]
Now I can't be still
Baby 'til you say you will
Boo bop, boo bop
I remember hopin'
I could make it on my own
Now my heart's wide open
Come and make yourself at home
[Chorus: ]
Now I can't be still
Baby 'til you say you will
Boo bop, boo bop
The song "Jacqueline" by Hunter James is a love song about a man who has found his true love in Jacqueline. The opening lines suggest that the singer had been content with his life before meeting Jacqueline, but now he feels that his life has changed for the better since she came into it. He also says that he now has a lover who outshines all of his past loves. The chorus serves as an ode to Jacqueline, with the repetition of her name and the use of "ooh-whee" conveying the singer's excitement and enthusiasm about their relationship.
The second verse suggests that the singer was initially comfortable with being alone and independent, but after meeting Jacqueline, he realizes that life is too good to be kept to oneself. The third verse refers to the singer's past apprehension about marriage and commitment, with the line "Ain't no one was ever gonna drag me to the aisle." However, with Jacqueline, his attitude has changed, and he eagerly awaits the moment when she says she will be his.
In summary, the song "Jacqueline" is a joyful and upbeat tribute to a woman who has transformed the singer's life and brought him happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Boo bop, boo bop
Repetitive sound to set the rhythm of the song
Before I met you baby
I thought I had it made
Now I got a lover
Puts the others in the shade
I used to feel happy with my life, until I met you. Now, you are my lover and you surpass all others.
[Chorus: ]
Jacqueline (Jacqueline)
Ooh-whee
Jacqueline (Jacqueline)
Now I'm just killin' time
Baby 'til you say you're mine
Boo bop, boo bop
I am singing about Jacqueline, who I'm infatuated with. I'm waiting until she says she wants to be with me.
I had everything I wanted
Didn't need no help
'Til you showed me life's too good
To keep it to myself
I thought I had everything I needed and didn't need anything else, until you came along and showed me that life is worth sharing with someone special.
[Chorus: ]
Reiteration of the chorus about Jacqueline and waiting for her.
Lookin' back on days gone by
Before I saw you smile
Ain't no one was ever gonna
Drag me to the aisle
Before I met you, I was content with being single and was not looking to settle down with anyone else.
[Chorus: ]
Now I can't be still
Baby 'til you say you will
Boo bop, boo bop
Reiteration of the chorus about waiting for Jacqueline to reciprocate my feelings.
I remember hopin'
I could make it on my own
Now my heart's wide open
Come and make yourself at home
I used to want to be independent, but now I'm open to having someone like you in my life and I want you to feel welcome.
[Chorus: ]
Now I can't be still
Baby 'til you say you will
Boo bop, boo bop
Reiteration of the chorus about waiting for Jacqueline to commit to a relationship.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JAMES HUNTER
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