Paper Doll
Johnny Gibbs and his Orchestra Lyrics
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A doll that other fellows cannot steal
And then the flirty, flirty guys with their flirty, flirty eyes
Will have to flirt with dollies that are real
When I come home at night she will be waiting
She'll be the truest doll in all this world
I'd rather have a paper doll to call my own
I guess I had a million dolls or more
I guess I've played the doll game o'er and o'er
I just quarreled with sue, that's why I'm blue
She's gone away and left me just like all dolls do
I'll tell you boys, it's tough to be alone
And it's tough to love a doll that's not your own
I'm through with all of them
I'll never fall again
Say boy, whatcha gonna do
I'm gonna buy a paper doll that I can call my own
A doll that other fellows cannot steal
And then the flirty, flirty guys with their flirty, flirty eyes
Will have to flirt with dollies that are real
When I come home at night she will be waiting
She'll be the truest doll in all this world
I'd rather have a paper doll to call my own
Than have a fickle minded real live girl
The lyrics to Johnny Gibbs and his Orchestra's song "Paper Doll" tell the story of a man who has grown tired of being let down by real women and has decided to buy himself a paper doll instead. He wants a doll that he can call his own and one that other men cannot steal from him. He is tired of the "flirty, flirty guys" who have "flirty, flirty eyes" and wants to be able to trust and rely on his paper doll.
The second verse reveals that the man has had many dolls before, but they have all let him down just like Sue has. He is feeling down and lonely, but he is determined to break the cycle by getting a paper doll. He believes that a paper doll will be more dependable and faithful than a real woman. In the final verse, the man declares that he is through with real women and will never fall for them again. He has found the perfect solution in a paper doll that he can love and trust.
The lyrics of "Paper Doll" reflect a society in which women were often objectified and treated as disposable. The man in the song is tired of being hurt by women and wants a doll that he can control completely. However, the song also has a certain sweet and charming quality to it, with the man dreaming of a doll who will always be waiting for him at home. Ultimately, the lyrics reveal the loneliness and frustration of a man who has been let down by real women, but it is also a testament to the power of imagination and the human need to love and be loved.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna buy a paper doll that I can call my own
I want to buy a paper doll for myself
A doll that other fellows cannot steal
I want a doll that no one else can take away from me
And then the flirty, flirty guys with their flirty, flirty eyes will have to flirt with dollies that are real
Men who flirt with fake women will have to deal with real women
When I come home at night she will be waiting
The paper doll will be waiting for me when I get home
She'll be the truest doll in all this world
This paper doll will be the most loyal doll ever
I'd rather have a paper doll to call my own than have a fickle minded real live girl
I prefer a paper doll over a real girl who is indecisive
I guess I had a million dolls or more
I've had countless dolls in the past
I guess I've played the doll game o'er and o'er
I've been through this doll game many times before
I just quarreled with sue, that's why I'm blue
I'm sad because I just had a fight with Sue
She's gone away and left me just like all dolls do
Sue left me, just like other dolls have in the past
I'll tell you boys, it's tough to be alone
Being alone is difficult for anyone, including me
And it's tough to love a doll that's not your own
It's hard to love something that's not truly yours
I'm through with all of them
I'm done with all of the dolls
I'll never fall again
I won't fall in love again
Say boy, whatcha gonna do
Hey, what are you going to do?
I'm gonna buy a paper doll that I can call my own
I want to buy a paper doll for myself
A doll that other fellows cannot steal
I want a doll that no one else can take away from me
And then the flirty, flirty guys with their flirty, flirty eyes will have to flirt with dollies that are real
Men who flirt with fake women will have to deal with real women
When I come home at night she will be waiting
The paper doll will be waiting for me when I get home
She'll be the truest doll in all this world
This paper doll will be the most loyal doll ever
I'd rather have a paper doll to call my own than have a fickle minded real live girl
I prefer a paper doll over a real girl who is indecisive
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: JOHNNY S BLACK
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