How 'bout Us
Lulu Lyrics


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Ooh
short and sweet -
No sense in draggin' on past our needs.
Let's don't keep it hangin' on
If the fire's out we should both be gone.
Some people are made for each other

Some people can love one another for life -
How 'bout us?
Some people can hold it together

Last through all kinds of weather - can we?
Now don't you get me wrong
'Cause I'm not tryin' now to end it all.
It's just that I have seen
Too many lover's hearts lose their dream.
Some people are made for each other
. . .
How 'bout us
how 'bout us
baby?
How 'bout us
how 'bout us
baby?
How 'bout us
how 'bout us
baby?

Are we gonna make it
girl

Or are we gonna drift and drift and drift?
Some people are made for each other
. . .
How 'bout us
baby?
Some people are made for each other
. . .




How 'bout us
baby?

Overall Meaning

In Lulu's song "How 'Bout Us," the singer expresses concerns about the future of her relationship. In the first verse, she acknowledges that relationships have their expiry dates, and there is no point in prolonging them past their natural end. She asserts that if the fire in their relationship is out, they both ought to let go and move on. Lulu then shifts to a more optimistic tone, acknowledging that some people are made for each other while wondering if she and her partner could also last a lifetime together. She expresses her hope that they can be one of those couples who can weather any storm and still love each other.


Lulu then reassures her partner that she is not trying to end their relationship. Still, she has seen far too many couples lose their dream for no apparent reason. The song ends with Lulu wondering if they can make it or if they will drift apart.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


short and sweet -
This conversation needs to be brief and to the point


No sense in draggin' on past our needs.
There's no point in continuing a relationship that's no longer serving either of us


Let's don't keep it hangin' on
Let's not prolong the inevitable


If the fire's out we should both be gone.
If our love has burned out, we should go our separate ways


Some people are made for each other
There are couples who are meant to be together forever


Some people can love one another for life -
Certain people can love each other until the end of time


How 'bout us?
What about us? Do you think we can make it?


Some people can hold it together
Certain couples can maintain a strong relationship


Last through all kinds of weather - can we?
Can we endure the ups and downs of a long-lasting relationship?


Now don't you get me wrong
Don't misunderstand what I'm saying


'Cause I'm not tryin' now to end it all.
I'm not trying to break up with you right now


It's just that I have seen
I've witnessed firsthand


Too many lover's hearts lose their dream.
Too many people give up on love and lose their hopes and aspirations


Are we gonna make it
Will our relationship withstand the test of time?


girl
Referring to the person in question, who is female


Or are we gonna drift and drift and drift?
Or will our relationship slowly fall apart and drift away?


How 'bout us
Can we be one of those couples who are destined to be together?


baby?
Term of endearment for the person in question


Some people are made for each other
Some couples are just a perfect match


How 'bout us
But what about us? Are we that perfect match?


baby?
Endearment for the person in question




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANA G WALDEN

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