Sincerely
Moonglows Lyrics


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Ba-ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh-ba
Ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh-ba
Ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh-ba
Ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh-ba
Ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh-ba

Sincerely, oh yes, sincerely
'Cause I love you so dearly, please say you'll be mine
Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine

Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
I love that girlie so
She doesn't want me
But I'll never never never never let her go

Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine

Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
I love that girlie so
She doesn't want me
But I'll never never never never let her go

Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine





Oh say you'll be mine
Oo-eee, oo-eee-oo, ooi-ooi-ooo

Overall Meaning

The Moonglows’ hit song “Sincerely” is a classic love song that expresses the deep affection and devotion of the singer for his love interest. The song begins with the repetition of a catchy melody that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics express his love so dearly and ask her to be his. He is willing to do anything for her because of his deep love. Even though she doesn't want him, he will never let her go. The singer is hoping his love for her is enough to change her mind.


The song has a nostalgic and sentimental tone that captures the emotions of young love. The repetition of the song’s melody makes the song easy to sing along to and memorable. The lyrics express a sense of vulnerability and insecurity as the singer opens up about his feelings for his love interest. The use of repetition in the lyrics shows the intensity of his emotions and desire for her.


Overall, “Sincerely” is a timeless love song that captures the essence of young love and the longing for acceptance and validation from one’s love interest. Its memorable melody and lyrics have made it a classic for generations to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Ba-ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh, ba-doh-ba
Repetitive sounds representing the beginning of the song


Sincerely, oh yes, sincerely
The singer is expressing his genuine love


'Cause I love you so dearly, please say you'll be mine
The singer is asking the person he loves to be with him


Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
The singer is emphasizing his true and deep affection


I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine
The singer is willing to go to any extent for the person he loves


Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
The singer is seeking divine intervention for his unrequited love


I love that girlie so
The singer is deeply in love with the girl


She doesn't want me
The girl is not reciprocating the singer's love


But I'll never never never never let her go
The singer vows to never give up on the girl he loves


Oh say you'll be mine
The singer plead to the person he loves to be with him


Oo-eee, oo-eee-oo, ooi-ooi-ooo
Repetitive sounds representing the end of the song




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Comments from YouTube:

@doodfromellay5325

This was my Mama's song. I played it on loop for her while we waited for the Lord to take her home.

@user-wg6er5ob5w

Oh, I Am/I'm So Sorry To Hear That.

@dwightpowell6673

​​@@user-wg6er5ob5wMy friend we are only here for a "time'

@ChristopherLee3247

​@@dwightpowell6673I'm gonna see what kind of coffee cups the Goodwill store has

@AnthonyHedman

Blessings always!

@AnthonyHedman

I knew Harvey Ferqua well. He produced my brothers group Boobie Kinght and the Soulciety .

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@gmathepulse3992

This was one of my Father favorite Songs 🎵 we played this as he was passing away... Miss you Dad 👨 😢

@stephytaylor8885

😢😢😢 Oh my God 😢😢😢 Que le Seigneur tout puissant l'accueille dans sa félicité éternelle 😢🙏

@biggrickone

not my time but i had OLD parents, my dad would play this and he and mom (rip) would dance and look into each others eyes like teenagers. that was when he was still home and life was good. NAM changed dad. im well into my 50s now, MOM is gone and dad is is still coolin out but looking back is sometimes BITTER SWEET. he's coming up on 90 now and his mind is sharp as a tac, god bless sweet childhood memories!

@charlotteskiftun753

Ricky Smith.... to bad about nam.....hugs to you

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