Matt Monro (December 1, 1930 - February 7, 1985) was a ballad singer of th… Read Full Bio ↴Matt Monro (December 1, 1930 - February 7, 1985) was a ballad singer of the 1960s and one of great international postwar entertainers. Throughout his 30-year career he filled cabarets, nightclubs, music halls and stadiums across the globe, from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. He sold more than 25 million records during his lifetime (most of those sales however didn't come until after his death), imbuing each one with his elegant blend of majesty, sincerity, and superior technique.

Hello Dolly
Matt Monro Lyrics

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Hello Dolly,
Well hello Dolly
It's so nice to have you back where you belong
You're looking swell Dolly
And I could tell Dolly
You're still glowing, you're still crowing
You're still going strong

I feel the room swaying
For the band is playing
One of your old fav'right songs from way back when
So take her wrap fellas
Find her an empty lap fellas
Dolly you'll never go away again

I feel the room swaying
For the band is still playing
One of your old fav'right songs from way back when
So take her wrap fellas

Sit her on an empty lap fellas
Dolly don't you go away again

Overall Meaning

The song "Hello Dolly" is a warm and nostalgic tribute to a beloved character named Dolly Gallagher Levi, who is returning to the place where she belongs after some time spent away. The lyrics express the joy and excitement that everyone feels to have her back, and marvel at how she is still as lively and energetic as ever. The singer notes that Dolly is still "glowing, crowing, and going strong," and praises her for her enduring charm and vitality.

The song also references the music that was popular during Dolly's earlier days, and describes the effect it has on the room as the band plays one of her favorite songs. The musicians are encouraged to find Dolly a place to sit and enjoy the music, and the crowd celebrates the fact that she is here to stay. The repeated refrain of "Dolly you'll never go away again" emphasizes the sense of renewal and joy that Dolly's return brings to everyone.

Overall, "Hello Dolly" is a heartfelt tribute to a beloved character and a celebration of the happiness that her presence brings to others. The lyrics are full of warmth, nostalgia, and optimism, and the song remains a beloved classic after more than half a century.

Hello DollyMatt Monro Lyrics

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Hello Dolly
Matt Monro Lyrics