Old-fashioned, piano-slapping rock & roll with a drunk-ass punk-rock spirit – like Jerry Lee Lewis if he'd had his first religious experience at a Replacements show. You can practically smell the Yuengling coming off this skunky, slippery ode to lowbrow kicks from Philly to the South Side of Chicago.
Beverly
Low Cut Connie Lyrics
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You read a paper or watch TV
Don't even say a single word to me
Talk to me
You′re slippin' away
Sit around a trailer and sleep all day
Somethin' funny and you just won′t say
Beverly
Come on and talk to me
Now that you're free to try
In the street
You′re shakin' my self-esteem
Believe in the dream or not
Beverly, yeah
I′m screamin' your name
Bend over backwards while you watch the game
You′re makin' faces just to feed the flame
It's such a shame
Beverly
Come on and talk to me
Now that you′re free to try
In the street
You′re shakin' my self-esteem
Believe in the dream or not
Beverly, yeah
Beverly
Come on and talk to me
Now that you′re free to try
In the street
You're shakin′ my self-esteem
Believe in the dream or not
Beverly, yeah
Beverly
Beverly
The song "Beverly" by Low Cut Connie is an ode to the titular character who is distant and uncommunicative. Throughout the song, the singer begs Beverly to talk to him and engage with him, but she remains aloof, choosing to watch TV or sleep all day. The lyrics paint a picture of a one-sided relationship, with the singer putting in all the effort to connect and Beverly seemingly uninterested. The chorus of the song, "Beverly, come on and talk to me, now that you're free to try", is a plea for communication and connection that is never quite fulfilled.
The verses of the song describe Beverly's behavior in detail. She reads the paper or watches TV instead of talking to the singer. She makes faces and feeds the flame by being intentionally mysterious or withholding. The singer is left feeling uncertain and slightly insecure, particularly when Beverly shakes his self-esteem in the street. The final chorus repeats the plea for communication, with the name Beverly ringing out in frustration and longing.
Overall, "Beverly" is a melancholy examination of a relationship that is failing due to lack of communication and effort. The song captures the frustration and longing that can come from trying to connect with someone who is not reciprocating, as well as the disappointment of realizing that an emotional bond may not be possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm down on my knees
I am in a subservient position, pleading for your attention.
You read a paper or watch TV
You ignore me and immerse yourself in other distractions instead.
Don't even say a single word to me
You refuse to acknowledge me or communicate with me.
Talk to me
I desperately need you to engage with me, to show me that you care.
You're slippin' away
You are distancing yourself from me, and I fear losing you.
Sit around a trailer and sleep all day
You are lethargic and disengaged, content to waste away in a mundane existence.
Somethin' funny and you just won't say
You keep secrets from me, and I sense that you are hiding something.
It's not okay
Your detachment and dishonesty are hurting me, and I need you to understand that.
Beverly
I use your name as an appeal, as a plea for you to notice me and engage with me.
Come on and talk to me
I implore you to communicate with me and show me that you care.
Now that you're free to try
You have the opportunity to show me your love and commitment, now that you are not preoccupied with other things.
In the street
I confront you in a public place, showing my vulnerability and need for your attention.
You're shakin' my self-esteem
Your aloofness and lack of communication are making me doubt myself and my worthiness of your love.
Believe in the dream or not
I still hold on to the hope that we can have a happy and loving relationship, despite the current difficulties.
Beverly, yeah
I end the song with your name, once again appealing to you to engage with me and show me your love.
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@careful__Icarus
This is one of those songs that in some weird way I have never not heard. Like it was always around. Filed right onto my internal soundtrack. Brilliance
@BrobleYT
I know what you mean! There are certain songs that just capture a feeling, some vague but very real experience..
@shoogerkane
What a great song and great band! I can't enough of it right now. Stuck in my head in all the best ways. Heard it before seeing the video. The video makes it even better.
@n7grenadieryt831
I’ve been looking for another band to get into and this is exactly what I was looking for, earned another fan for sure!!!
@james1983id
WUT???
@cortroxx85
Ever heard of father John misty? Doesn’t have the same sound as LCC, but his lyrics and arrangements are brilliant 🙂
@careful__Icarus
She is so strong and fragile simulaneously.With that mischievous twinkle in her eye
@keithnefferdorf3117
This video needs more comments. Let's get the hype going again! Great song, great band.
@robertchambers6344
The actor in this is gorgeous
@Qwazier3
Loving the song and as usual I'm scratching my head over the videos artists put out for the songs they record.