The song has been covered many times, including — most famously — by the Beatles. However on releases from The Beatles, the song was misspelled Dizzy Miss Lizzy.
Dizzy Miss Lizzy
Larry Williams Lyrics
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You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
The way you rock and roll
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
When we do the stroll
Come on Miss Lizzy
Love me 'fore I grow too old
Put your little hand in mine
You make me dizzy dizzy Lizzy
Oh, girl you look so fine
Just a rocking and a rolling
Girl I said I wish you were mine, ah
Oh, ah
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
When you call my name
Ooo, baby
Say you're driving me insane
Come on, come on, come on, come on baby
I want to be your loving man, Ah
Run and tell your mama
I want you be my bride
Run and tell your brother
Baby don't run and hide
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
Girl I want to marry you
Come on, give me fever
Put your little hand in mine, girl
You make me dizzy dizzy Lizzy
Girl you look so fine
You're just a rocking and a rolling
Oh I said I wish you were mine, ah
Larry Williams's song "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" is a love song about a man's infatuation with a girl named Miss Lizzy who has the ability to make him feel dizzy with love. The song is a rock and roll tune that features the singer expressing his feelings about Miss Lizzy's fun and infectious personality. He is enamored with her because of the way she rocks and rolls, and the way she strolls with him.
The lyrics in the song show how much the singer is attracted to Miss Lizzy and how he can't resist her charm. He pleads with her to love him before he becomes too old to enjoy it. The artist uses vivid imagery throughout the song to portray his love for her, such as when he says, "Come on, give me fever, put your little hand in mine...".
Overall, "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" is a catchy rock song about a man who has been swept off his feet by a charming girl named Miss Lizzy. The singer is completely smitten with her and wants the world to know that he wants to be with her forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, ah, ah, huu
Larry Williams is excited and possibly overwhelmed by Miss Lizzy's presence.
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
Miss Lizzy makes Larry Williams feel dizzy, metaphorically expressing the intensity of his emotions.
The way you rock and roll
Miss Lizzy's style of dancing is compared to rock and roll music, emphasizing her energy and liveliness.
When we do the stroll
The 'stroll' is a dance popular in the 1950s, highlighting the vintage feel of the song and suggesting the characters are enjoying a simpler time.
Come on Miss Lizzy
Larry Williams addresses Miss Lizzy directly, urging her to reciprocate his affection.
Love me 'fore I grow too old
Larry Williams worries about growing old without having loved Miss Lizzy, adding urgency to his requests for her love.
Come on, give me fever
Larry Williams asks Miss Lizzy to excite him with her passion for him.
Put your little hand in mine
Larry Williams invites Miss Lizzy to hold hands with him, a classic gesture of love and intimacy.
Oh, girl you look so fine
Larry Williams compliments Miss Lizzy's appearance, adding to the romantic tone of the song.
Just a rocking and a rolling
Miss Lizzy continues to dance in her vivacious, infectious style.
Girl I said I wish you were mine, ah
Larry Williams confesses his desire to have Miss Lizzy as his girlfriend or wife.
When you call my name
Miss Lizzy grabbing Larry Williams's attention and calling his name might cause him to feel disoriented (dizzy) once again.
Ooo, baby
Larry Williams expresses his affection towards Miss Lizzy, as he refers to her as 'baby'.
Say you're driving me insane
Miss Lizzy is holding Larry's attention in such an intense way that it is making him act insane.
Come on, come on, come on, come on baby
Larry Williams increases his urgency, begging Miss Lizzy to reciprocate his love ASAP.
I want to be your loving man, Ah
Larry Williams lets Miss Lizzy know he wants to be in a committed and affectionate romantic relationship.
Run and tell your mama
Larry Williams suggests to Miss Lizzy that if she is happy with him, she should go and inform her mother.
I want you be my bride
This line suggests that Larry Williams wants to be married to Miss Lizzy and share a lifelong promise with her.
Run and tell your brother
Larry Williams suggests that Miss Lizzy inform her sibling(s) about their love, indicating he wants to take things seriously.
Baby don't run and hide
Larry Williams assures Miss Lizzy that there is no need for her to run from him; let's be open to each other.
Girl I want to marry you
Larry Williams repeats his desire to marry Miss Lizzy explaining everything he has said thus far was with a future goal in mind.
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Written by: Larry Williams
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You make me dizzy miss Lizzy
When you rock n roll
You make me dizzy dizzy Lizzy
When we do the stroll
Come on Lizzy
Love me 'fore I grow too old
Gonna tell your mama
I want you to be my bride
We're gonna tell your brother
Baby don't run and hide
You make me dizzy miss Lizzy
I wanna marry you
Come on kiss me baby
Put your lil hand in mine
You make me dizzy dizzy Lizzy
Girl you look so fine
You're just rockin and rollin
Sure do wish you were mine
Make me dizzy miss Lizzy
When you call my name
Woah oh oh baby
You're driving me insane
Come on come on baby
Let me be your lover man
Isidroprada
This version rocks. Don't compare to The Beatles '. Both are great.
Pascal xavier
Yes, this version is really great; it contains everything.
blondwiththewind 2
If l had to make a choice....l'd say this is more like Chuck Berry than the Beatles.
Cool Daddy
Yes compare.....Larry Williams had a great voice...the Beatles, well.....
The Same Old Blues
This version >>>>>>>
Pedro Moreno Astral Trips and Cosmic Music
but first is this...sin este tipo no hubieras escuchado a la de los beatles...
Tommy L. Day and the Runaways
John originally wanted to sing it like this, but George Martin thought he should inject some more shouts / energy into it, to make it sound like their cover of Bad Boy, also by Larry Williams. Martin didn’t realize that Williams used different vocal styles in each song, but John finally went along with Martin’s suggestions, and thus we have two very different versions of this classic song. It’s interesting to think about John singing it in this laid-back, smooth style, but ultimately I think the energetic version was better suited for his voice, while the more mellow version here is better suited for Williams. Two great interpretations of one great song!
Tattyshoes Shigure
Love the instrumentation on this great record… the pianist keeps driving the song on, the horns add depth & the drummer is brilliant. Interesting to hear the original guitar riff - George certainly kept the faith when the Beatles covered it!
joseph lemko
Larry Williams is one of greats of Rock n' Roll.
Yuri Teixeira
Why the necessity of comparing the original with the classic Beatles' version?... There really is no version which is 'better' than the other: this is a very powerful tune, specially for its time, and Larry was a pioneer and a trendsetter, while the Beatles had the exquisite good taste and experimental spirit of making three beautiful covers of his songs: "Bad Boys", "Slow Down" and this one. This is all great, we're talking about genius people.