Johnny
Kate Mcmayland and Her Orchestra Lyrics

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Oh, Johnny, oh, Johnny
How you can love!
Oh, Johnny, oh, Johnny
Heavens above!
You make my sad heart jump with joy
And when you're near I just
Can't sit still a minute
I'm so, oh, Johnny, oh, Johnny

Please, tell me, dear
What makes me love you so?
You're not handsome, it's true
But when I look at you

I just, oh, Johnny
Oh, Johnny, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Johnny" by Kate Mcmayland and Her Orchestra are about a person's deep feelings of love for Johnny. The lyrics convey how the person's heart jumps with joy in Johnny's presence, and they cannot sit still even for a moment. The poetic description of Johnny's appearance suggests that he may not be conventionally handsome, but the person still loves him deeply. The lyrics are evocative of a strong emotional connection to someone even if they do not meet society's standards of attractiveness.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, Johnny, oh, Johnny
Expressing amazement at the singer's affection for Johnny

How you can love!
Johnny's capacity to love is astounding

Oh, Johnny, oh, Johnny
Reiterating the previous amazement

Heavens above!
Johnny's love is almost miraculous

You make my sad heart jump with joy
Johnny's presence brings happiness to an otherwise sad heart

And when you're near I just
Just being in Johnny's presence

Can't sit still a minute
Is so exhilarating that the singer can't stand still

I'm so, oh, Johnny, oh, Johnny
The emotions caused by Johnny are overwhelming

Please, tell me, dear
Asking Johnny for an explanation

What makes me love you so?
Why the artist is in love with Johnny

You're not handsome, it's true
Acknowledging that Johnny doesn't necessarily have conventional good looks