Cecilia
N.R.B.Q. Lyrics
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Could you come up close
And let me be your man?
Oh oh baby
Whenever I greet her
She says "you gotta try"
Whenever I please her
I'd look her eyes
Could you come up close
And let me be your man?
Oh oh baby
Whenever I greet her
She says "you gotta try"
Whenever I please her
I'd look her eyes
Oh my dear Cecilia
Could you come up close
And let me be your man?
Oh oh baby
Oh my dear Cecilia
Could you come up close
And let me be your man?
Oh oh baby
The lyrics of N.R.B.Q.'s song "Cecilia" are simple and straightforward, as they express the singer's desire to be with a woman named Cecilia. The repeated phrase "Could you come up close and let me be your man?" suggests that the singer is trying to persuade Cecilia to be with him romantically. The line "Whenever I greet her, she says 'you gotta try'" may indicate that the singer has been rejected by Cecilia in the past, but he is still persistent in his pursuit.
The chorus of the song is particularly catchy, as the singer repeats the name "Cecilia" several times, adding a sense of urgency to his request. The repeated refrain of "Oh oh baby" also adds to the song's playful tone. The use of the first-person point of view in the lyrics makes the song feel personal and intimate, as if the singer is directly addressing Cecilia.
Interestingly, the song "Cecilia" is not actually an original composition by N.R.B.Q. It is actually a cover of a song by the same name written by singer-songwriter Paul Simon, which was a hit in 1970 for his band Simon & Garfunkel. N.R.B.Q.'s version of the song was released on their 1980 album "Tiddlywinks." The song has become one of N.R.B.Q.'s most popular tracks, and has been covered by several other artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my dear Cecilia
Addressing the person named Cecilia with affection.
Could you come up close
Asking Cecilia to move physically near and closer to the singer.
And let me be your man?
Expressing a desire to be in a romantic relationship with Cecilia.
Oh oh baby
An exclamation showing affection or excitement.
Whenever I greet her
Referring to the occasions or moments when the artist sees Cecilia.
She says 'you gotta try'
Describing what Cecilia says to the singer when they meet, encouraging him to try something new or different.
Whenever I please her
Referring to the times when the singer tries to make Cecilia happy or show affection towards her.
I'd look her eyes
Staring into Cecilia's eyes, possibly as a sign of love or admiration.
Could you come up close
Repeating the earlier request for Cecilia to move physically closer to the artist.
And let me be your man?
Reiterating the desire to be in a romantic relationship with Cecilia.
Oh oh baby
Another exclamation showing affection or excitement.
Oh my dear Cecilia
A final address to Cecilia before the end of the song.
Could you come up close
A final request for Cecilia to move physically closer to the singer.
And let me be your man?
A final expression of the singer's desire to be in a romantic relationship with Cecilia.
Oh oh baby
A final exclamation showing affection or excitement.
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Written by: Cedrique Cablao, Monina Chan Bona
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