Goodnight Sweetheart
MC6 A Cappella Lyrics
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(Do-do-do-do-do)
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go,
(Do-do-do-do)
I hate to leave you, but I really must say,
Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
(Do-do-do-do-do)
(Do-do-do-do-do)
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go,
(Do-do-do-do)
I hate to leave you, but I really must say,
Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
Well, it's three o'clock in the morning,
And baby, I just can't treat you right,
Well, I hate to leave you, baby,
And I don't mean maybe, because I love you so.
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go,
(Do-do-do-do-do)
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go,
(Do-do-do-do)
I hate to leave you, but I really must say,
Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
Well your mother and your father,
Won't like it if I stay here too long
Just one kiss in the night
And I'll be leaving
You know I hate to go
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go,
(Do-do-do-do-do)
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go,
(Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do)
I hate to leave you, but I really must say,
Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
"Goodnight Sweetheart" by MC6 A Cappella is a song about a man who has to leave the love of his life at three o'clock in the morning. He tells her "Goodnight, Sweetheart," and that he really must go. The lyrics describe his love for her and how much he hates to leave, but knows that he must. He also mentions that her parents won't like it if he stays too long, so he only gives her one kiss in the night before leaving.
The song is a classic doo-wop tune, featuring a six-part a cappella harmony. The repetition of the "do-do-do-do-do" throughout the song creates a catchy and memorable melody. The lyrics paint a picture of a romantic, yet bittersweet moment between two lovers who must part ways.
Overall, "Goodnight Sweetheart" is a beautifully written and performed song that captures the essence of classic doo-wop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go, (Do-do-do-do-do)
Saying a sweet goodbye to a loved one as it's time for her/him to leave with the accompanying humming.
I hate to leave you, but I really must say, Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
Feeling sad to depart from the loved one but saying goodbye anyway.
Well, it's three o'clock in the morning, And baby, I just can't treat you right,
It's too late in the night and the singer isn't in the correct frame of mind to offer the attention the loved one deserves.
Well, I hate to leave you, baby, And I don't mean maybe, because I love you so.
Expressing strong emotions for the loved one and the reluctance to say goodbye.
Well your mother and your father, Won't like it if I stay here too long
Implicating potential differences of opinion with the partner's family over the longevity of the interaction.
Just one kiss in the night And I'll be leaving You know I hate to go
A quick exchange of love before going away - making it harder to depart.
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