Elvira
Kenny Rogers The First Edition Lyrics
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My heart's on fire for Elvira
We look like dough, lips like sherry wine
She can sure enough make my little light shine
I get a funny feelin' up and down my spine
'Cause I know that my Elvira's mine
Giddy up oom poppa omm poppa mow mow
Heigh-ho silver, away
Elvira, Elvira
My heart's on fire for Elvira
Tonight I'm gonna meet her to hungry house cafe
And I'm gonna give her all the love I can
She's gonna jump and holler
'Cause I saved up two dollars
She's gonna search and find that preacher man
Elvira, Elvira
My heart's on fire for Elvira
Elvira, Elvira
Elvira, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Elvira, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Elvira, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
The lyrics to Kenny Rogers' The First Edition's song Elvira speak of the singer's infatuation and desire for a woman named Elvira. He describes her physical features, calling her lips "like sherry wine" and how she makes his "little light shine." The singer also mentions feeling a "funny feelin' up and down" his spine because he knows that Elvira is his. The chorus of the song repeats the name "Elvira" and states that the singer's heart is on fire for her.
The second verse of the song speaks of the singer's plans to meet Elvira at the "hungry house cafe" and give her all the love he can. He mentions that he saved up two dollars, and Elvira will "jump and holler" when she finds the preacher man. The song ends with another chorus that repeats Elvira's name and a series of "na na na's."
Overall, the lyrics to Elvira are about a man's strong attraction and desire for a woman named Elvira. The lyrics speak to the feelings of infatuation and the desire to be with someone who makes you feel special.
Line by Line Meaning
Elvira, Elvira
Repeating her name to emphasize his desire for her
My heart's on fire for Elvira
Expressing intense passion for Elvira
We look like dough, lips like sherry wine
Describing their physical appearance and attraction to each other
She can sure enough make my little light shine
Indicating that Elvira brings joy and happiness to his life
I get a funny feelin' up and down my spine
Having a physical reaction to his feelings for Elvira
'Cause I know that my Elvira's mine
Feeling possessive and certain about their relationship
Giddy up oom poppa omm poppa mow mow
Making a horse-riding sound effect to add to the playful nature of the song
Heigh-ho silver, away
Referencing the Lone Ranger to further the playful horse-riding theme
Tonight I'm gonna meet her to hungry house cafe
Making plans to see Elvira at a specific location
And I'm gonna give her all the love I can
Promising to show Elvira affection and care
She's gonna jump and holler
Expecting Elvira to be excited about his gestures of love
'Cause I saved up two dollars
Showing that his love does not require grand gestures, but rather small acts of kindness
She's gonna search and find that preacher man
Implying that they may get married or have a religious ceremony
Elvira, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Repeating her name in a playful and silly manner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DALLAS FRAZIER
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Michael Schild
Love this rendition
Michael Schild
Me too
Inocencio Paredez
Muy buena...desde Formosa Argentina....ESCUCHABA DESDE EL AÑO 1976.
Nathanaël Mini
Elvira is an American song.
D c
1970