My Boy Lollipop
Millie Small Lyrics


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My boy lollipop
You make my heart go giddy up
You are as sweet as candy
You're my sugar dandy
Whoa oh, my boy lollipop
Never ever leave me
Because it would grieve me
My heart told me so

I love you, I love you, I love you so
But I don't want you to know
I need you, I need you, I need you so
And I'll never let you go

My boy lollipop
You make my heart go giddy up
You set the world on fire
You are my one desire
Whoa, my lollipop

I love you, I love you, I love you so
But I don't want you to know
I need you, I need you, I need you so
And I'll never let you go

My boy lollipop
You make my heart go giddy up
You set the world on fire
You are my one desire
Whoa, my lollipop
Whoa, my lollipop




My boy lollipop
My boy lollipop

Overall Meaning

Millie Small's song My Boy Lollipop is a sweet, catchy tune about young love. The lyrics describe how the singer's heart races when she is around her "boy lollipop," comparing the feeling to the excitement of a rollercoaster ("giddy up"). She expresses her love for him, but also hints at the fear of vulnerability ("But I don't want you to know"). The song emphasizes the sweetness and desire associated with young love, and the sentiment is carried along by the playful melody and simple lyrics.


It's interesting to note that the song was actually a cover of a song originally written and recorded by Barbie Gaye in 1956. The song achieved greater success with Small's version, however, which topped charts in the UK and US. Furthermore, the song was recorded in 1964, which was a time of great social upheaval in both the UK and the US. It was the year that Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison, the year of JFK's assassination, and the year of the Beatles' first US tour, which helped to usher in the British Invasion.


Despite being a straightforward love song, My Boy Lollipop has had a lasting impact on popular culture. It was one of the first ska songs to achieve mainstream success in the UK and helped to popularize the genre. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including the Beatles, who played a version of it during their audition for Decca Records in 1962. It has also been featured in films and TV shows, such as Reservoir Dogs and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.


Overall, My Boy Lollipop represents a nostalgia for simpler times, when love was uncomplicated and the biggest worry was whether or not your crush liked you back. The song's catchy melody, playful lyrics, and enduring popularity have also ensured that it remains a beloved classic.


Line by Line Meaning

My boy lollipop
The person being referred to as 'my boy lollipop' is the object of the singer's affection and admiration.


You make my heart go giddy up
Being around the object of her affection induces a sense of excitement and elation within the singer.


You are as sweet as candy
The object of her affection is very appealing and charming.


You're my sugar dandy
Another way of saying that the person is very sweet and pleasing to her.


Whoa oh, my boy lollipop
An expression of amazement and admiration for the one she loves.


Never ever leave me
The singer fears that her lover will leave her and is pleading with them to stay.


Because it would grieve me
The singer is stating that she will feel a great sense of sadness and pain if the object of her affection leaves her.


My heart told me so
The singer is expressing that her emotions and feelings are very strong and true.


I love you, I love you, I love you so
The singer is expressing deep feelings of love and admiration for the object of her affection.


But I don't want you to know
The singer is afraid of rejection and is keeping her feelings hidden from her lover.


I need you, I need you, I need you so
The singer feels a deep sense of attachment and dependency on the object of her affection.


And I'll never let you go
The singer is expressing a desire to hold onto her lover and never let them leave her.


You set the world on fire
The object of her affection is incredibly attractive and captivating to her.


You are my one desire
The singer is expressing that her one and only wish is to be with the object of her affection.


Whoa, my lollipop
An expression of amazement and admiration for the person she loves.


Whoa, my lollipop
The singer repeats her admiration for her lover.


My boy lollipop
The singer repeats the phrase as a reminder of her love for the object of her affection.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Johnny Roberts, Morris Levy

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Comments from YouTube:

@deltonkillen8024

I am a 71 yrs young grandpa and well remember when this song rode the air waves. I don't remember ever seeing this clip. I am much impressed with her dancing skills. Oh boy, memories sometimes grow sweeter with age, don't they?

@badday5468

I share your timeline. Shiiiiiyyyite. Last time I heard this was back in ‘65 at the tender age of 13. FF 58 years, bopping along with little Millie matching her word for word in this classic blast from the past!!🤣

@Doug50pl

I'm 67,but I really don't recall this, but I do like it!

@tonisumblin2719

YES!!!❤

@teresacristina998

​@@Doug50pl lembro só da música.. ❤❤👏👏👏
A música alegra nossos corações, almas e até nossos corpos
Brasil 🇧🇷 🇧🇷

@stephengarvey2299

I remember that song well i loved it and her

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@glb_tvlr

This is my cousin. Glad to see the world enjoying her music still! ❤

@dlk1dlk1

What was she like in private? What music did she like? She must have been shocked to become famous!

@algolightly115

❤ A-men!!!❤

@mikerusby

cool

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