Lady Bird
Nancy & Lee Lyrics
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He's never even caught a cold
Got his degree from Disney Land
But he's the last of the secret agents
And he's my man
He's an underwhelming kind of sleuth
He thinks James Bond is some kind of suit
But he's the last of the secret agents
And he's my man
He'd come in third in a two-horse race
I've never had to slap his face
(What a shame)
But people try to understand
He's the last of the secret agents
And he's my man
He's the last of the secret agents
And he's my man
He's the last of the secret agents
And he's my man
The lyrics of "Lady Bird" by Nancy & Lee describe the singer's undying love and devotion to her partner, who is portrayed as an unimpressive secret agent. The song highlights the stark contrast between her partner's lackluster accomplishments and her boundless admiration for him.
The first verse pokes fun at her partner's negligible achievements, claiming that while he never caught a spy or even a cold, he received his degree from Disneyland. Despite this, the singer clearly idolizes him, referring to him as the last of the secret agents and her man. The second verse continues the jocular tone, depicting her partner as a bumbling and uninformed sleuth, who is outpaced by James Bond and always comes in third place. However, the singer remains infatuated with him, and she wants others to understand that he's the last of the secret agents and her man.
In summary, "Lady Bird" is a song about the singer's unconditional love and admiration for her partner, whom she celebrates despite his apparent lack of success as a spy. The song's playful lyrics and catchy melody create a lighthearted atmosphere, and the singer's unwavering devotion to her partner reinforces the idea that love is blind.
Line by Line Meaning
He's never caught one spy untold
He has never successfully caught a spy without any assistance
He's never even caught a cold
He has never been sick or injured
Got his degree from Disney Land
He has a degree from a less reputable institution
But he's the last of the secret agents
Despite his lack of success, he is still the final remaining secret agent
And he's my man
But despite his flaws, I still love and support him
He's an underwhelming kind of sleuth
He is not a great detective and fails to impress
He thinks James Bond is some kind of suit
He has a naive view of the spy world and does not take it seriously
He's farther back than also ran
He is behind even the worst performers in his field
He'd come in third in a two-horse race
He would still lose in a competition with only one other contender
I've never had to slap his face
He has not done anything to hurt or betray me
(What a shame)
However, it is unfortunate he is not more successful
But people try to understand
Others attempt to empathize with his situation
He's the last of the secret agents
Once again emphasizing his status as the only remaining secret agent
And he's my man
And once again affirming the singer's loyalty and love for him
He's the last of the secret agents
Repeating the refrain for emphasis
And he's my man
And ending with a final note of devotion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD
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