If You Knew Susie
Leo Addeo And His Orchestra Lyrics
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In the words of Shakespeare she's a "wow"
Though all of you may know her, too
I'd like to shout right now
Suzie has a perfect reputation
No one ever saw her on a spree
Nobody knows where Susie goes
If you knew Susie, like I know Susie
Oh! Oh! Oh! What a girl
There's none so classy
As this fair lassie
Oh! Oh! Holy Moses, what a chassis
We went riding, she didn't balk
Back from Yonkers
I'm the one that had to walk
If you knew Susie, like I know Susie
Oh! Oh! What a girl!
If you knew Susie, like I know Susie
Oh! Oh! Oh! What a girl
She wears long tresses
And nice tight dresses
Oh! Oh!
What a future she possesses
Out in public
How she can yawn
In a parlour, you would think the war was on
If you knew Susie, like I know Susie
Oh! Oh! What a girl!
The song "If You Knew Susie" by Leo Addeo and His Orchestra, is an ode to a woman named Susie who is known for her perfect reputation and classy appearance. The singer of the song introduces Susie as his sweetie, who is a "wow" according to Shakespeare himself. While Susie may be known by many, nobody knows where she goes or what she does, except for the singer. Susie is presented as a woman of high status, with a bright future ahead of her.
The singer continues to sing Susie's praises in the chorus, urging everyone to get to know her like he does. He describes her as a woman with long tresses and tight dresses, with a body that is referred to as a "chassis". Despite her elegant appearance, Susie is also presented as having a casual and carefree nature, as she can yawn in public and create a ruckus at home. The singer seems to take pride in being the one person who knows Susie intimately, and he wants everyone else to experience her charm and beauty as well.
Overall, "If You Knew Susie" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates the allure and mystique of a woman named Susie. The lyrics showcase Susie as a woman of high status who is the envy of many, but who also has a playful and carefree side. The singer takes pride in his relationship with Susie and invites others to get to know her like he does.
Line by Line Meaning
I have got a sweetie known as Susie
I am in a romantic relationship with a woman named Susie
In the words of Shakespeare she's a 'wow'
Susie is very beautiful, like something out of a Shakespearean play
Though all of you may know her, too
Others may also be familiar with Susie's presence
I'd like to shout right now
I am eager to express my feelings about Susie in a more public manner
Suzie has a perfect reputation
Susie is known to have a spotless character
No one ever saw her on a spree
Susie has never been seen engaging in wild, reckless behavior
Nobody knows where Susie goes
Susie's whereabouts are unknown to everyone except me
If you knew Susie, like I know Susie
If you were familiar with Susie as I am, you would be impressed by her qualities
Oh! Oh! Oh! What a girl
She is truly remarkable and outstanding
There's none so classy
She is beyond compare in terms of her elegance
As this fair lassie
She is a beautiful young woman
Oh! Oh! Holy Moses, what a chassis
Her physical form is truly stunning
We went riding, she didn't balk
We rode together without any issues or complaints from her
Back from Yonkers
Returning from a location called Yonkers
I'm the one that had to walk
Only I had to travel on foot for some reason
She wears long tresses
Her hair is long and flowing
And nice tight dresses
She wears clothes that are form-fitting and attractive
Oh! Oh!
She is truly remarkable
What a future she possesses
She has a bright and promising future
Out in public
When she is seen in public
How she can yawn
She can yawn in a way that is surprising or strange
In a parlour, you would think the war was on
Her yawning might be very dramatic and intense, as if there is a war happening
Oh! Oh! What a girl!
Overall, she is an amazing woman and I am lucky to know her
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: B.G. DESYLVA, JOSEPH MEYER
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