Hey Joe
Joe & Ganga Muffins Lyrics
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Where'd ya find that purdy girlie
Where'd ya get that jolly dolly
How did ya rate that dish I wish was mine
Hey Joe!
She's got skin that's creamy dreamy
Eyes that look so lovey-dovey
Now listen Joe, I'm not a heel
But oh, buddy let me tell you how I feel
She's a honey, she's a sugar pie
And I think I'm going to try steal her from you
Hey Joe!
I know we've been the best of friends
But this is where that friendship ends
I'm gonna keep that dolly for my own
Hey Joe!
Come on let's be buddy buddies
Show me you're my palsy-walsy
Introduce that pretty little chick to me
Hey Joe!
You're really getting' aggrevatin'
Hey, you're squirrely that's my girlie
You're about as pushy as can be
Now come on, Joe, let's make a deal
Let me dance with her to see if she is real
She's the cutest girl I've ever seen
And I tell ya face to face, I mean to steal her from you
Hey Joe!
We'll be friends until the end
But this looks like the end, my friend
I'm gonna keep that dolly for my own
I'm gonna keep that dolly for my own
Joe & Ganga Muffins's song "Hey Joe" features the singer (Joe) being taunted by his friend who admires his girlfriend. The song's lyrics showcase the admiration the friend has for Joe's girlfriend, emphasizing her beauty, creamy skin, dreamy eyes, and lips as red as cherry berry wine. The friend asks Joe how he managed to land such a beautiful girl and expresses his desire to steal her. Despite their friendship, the friend declares that the friendship ends here and he intends to keep the girl for himself.
The lyrics highlight the complexity of human relations, specifically those between men when it comes to women. Jealousy and envy lurk in relationships, and the song delves into how these emotions can take over at times and lead individuals to step over the boundaries of loyalty and friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Joe!
Addressing Joe and initiating the conversation
Where'd ya find that purdy girlie
Asking where Joe found the attractive woman
Where'd ya get that jolly dolly
Asking where Joe acquired the lively and cheerful girl
How did ya rate that dish I wish was mine
Envious of Joe for having a beautiful woman and asking how he managed to get her
She's got skin that's creamy dreamy
Complimenting the woman's soft and smooth skin
Eyes that look so lovey-dovey
Appreciating the woman's affectionate and romantic eyes
Lips as red as cherry berry wine
Describing the woman's lips as red and attractive
Now listen Joe, I'm not a heel
Clarifying that he is not a bad person
But oh, buddy let me tell you how I feel
Sharing his honest feelings with Joe as a friend
She's a honey, she's a sugar pie
Praising the woman's sweet and lovely nature
And I think I'm going to try steal her from you
Expressing his intention to pursue the woman romantically despite Joe already seeing her
I know we've been the best of friends
Acknowledging their strong friendship
But this is where that friendship ends
Indicating that pursuing the woman will put a strain on their friendship
Come on let's be buddy buddies
Trying to reconcile and maintain their friendship
Show me you're my palsy-walsy
Asking Joe to prove his loyalty and friendship towards him
Introduce that pretty little chick to me
Asking Joe to introduce him to the woman in question
You're really getting' aggrevatin'
Feeling annoyed with Joe's refusal to introduce the woman
Hey, you're squirrely that's my girlie
Arguing that Joe is acting dodgy and protective over the woman because she is actually interested in him
You're about as pushy as can be
Accusing Joe of being overly controlling
Now come on, Joe, let's make a deal
Proposing a compromise or agreement between them
Let me dance with her to see if she is real
Asking Joe for permission to spend some time with the woman and gauge her interest in him
She's the cutest girl I've ever seen
Expressing his admiration for the woman's physical beauty
And I tell ya face to face, I mean to steal her from you
Asserting his determination to pursue and win the woman's affections
We'll be friends until the end
Reiterating their strong friendship
But this looks like the end, my friend
Admitting that their friendship may be in jeopardy due to their romantic interest in the same woman
I'm gonna keep that dolly for my own
Confirming his intention to pursue the woman despite their friendship and Joe's objections
I'm gonna keep that dolly for my own
Repeating the assertion that he intends to pursue and win the woman for himself
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant
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