Not Me
Orlons The Lyrics
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Ya-Da-da-da-da-dat-dat-dat-dat-dat
Well it's down in California where the orange trees grow
Oh California
And there's a pretty little girl that he used to know
Oh California
Oh California
She said Come on over daddy lets have some fun
Oh California
He said, I heard about your husband is he back from the gym?
She said, Come on over daddy don't you worry bout him
Not me, no not me - I aint no boxer
A not me, a no not me
Now he's down in Alabama where they say you were
Oh Alabama
Where they dance all around until they have a ball
Oh Alabama
Where we saw down in the village they were gathered around
Oh Alabama
And then they looked at him, they called him Cat the Clown
Oh Alabama
He said Now wait a minute Buster, you didn't call me right
They said What you're tryin' to do, boy is start a little fight?
Not me Not me, no not me
I ain't no boxer
Not me, no not me, not me, no not me,
Well now he's back in Virginia back in his home town
Oh Virginia
A where he's got a reputation from a miles around
Oh Virginia
Yeah, and never no more will he ever roam
Oh Virginia
You know he's stickin' right there a to his happy home
Oh Virginia
Oh well a fella walked up to him he said lets make a trip
He said You better shut-up before I bust you in your lip
Not me, not me, no not me
He ain't got to go nowhere!
Uh-huh, not my baby!
You know you been hurt out there on that road!
Yep, keep it comin'!
The Orlons' song "Not Me" is a catchy tune that tells a story of a man who travels around the country, meeting women in different states but encountering trouble along the way. The song starts with the man in California, where he's got a pretty girl waiting for him. However, she's married, and her husband is a boxer. The man is not afraid of him, though, and he's ready to have some fun with her. He's confident that he can handle any situation, and he's not afraid of getting into a fight. He introduces the chorus, "Not me, no not me - I ain't no boxer."
The story continues with the man moving to Alabama, where people are having a good time dancing. But things take a turn when he gets called "Cat the Clown," which he doesn't appreciate. He confronts them, but they turn it into a joke, not taking him seriously. Again, he repeats the chorus, "Not me Not me, no not me - I ain't no boxer."
In the final verse, he's back in Virginia, his hometown, where he's got a reputation. He's with a woman, and a man walks up to him and suggests they take a trip. The man refuses, and when the other man persists, he threatens him, repeating the chorus for the last time. The message of the song is clear, the man is not a fighter, but he's not afraid to stand up for himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya-Da-da-da-da-dat, dat-dat-dat-dat,
The song begins with a rhythmic tune
Well it's down in California where the orange trees grow
The singer is talking about California and the beauty it beholds
And there's a pretty little girl that he used to know
There is someone he knows in California who is associated with the singer
Well he called me everyday about a quarter to one
He calls her every day without fail
She said Come on over daddy lets have some fun
She invites him to have some fun
He said, I heard about your husband is he back from the gym?
He is asking about her husband and whether he is still there
She said, Come on over daddy don't you worry bout him
She reassures him that he shouldn't worry about her husband
Not me, no not me - I aint no boxer
She tells him that she is not a boxer and he doesn't need to worry about her husband
Now he's down in Alabama where they say you were
He is in Alabama now where reportedly the person he knows might be
Where they dance all around until they have a ball
There is a lot of dancing and festive events happening in Alabama
Where we saw down in the village they were gathered around
There was a gathering in a nearby village
And then they looked at him, they called him Cat the Clown
They made fun of him and called him names
He said Now wait a minute Buster, you didn't call me right
He corrects the person who called him by a wrong name
They said What you're tryin' to do, boy is start a little fight?
Others accuse him of trying to pick up fights
Not me Not me, no not me
I ain't no boxer
He states that he has no intention of fighting as he is not a boxer
Well now he's back in Virginia back in his home town
He is back home in Virginia
A where he's got a reputation from a miles around
He has a good reputation in Virginia
Yeah, and never no more will he ever roam
He decides to not roam around anymore and stay home
Oh Virginia
You know he's stickin' right there a to his happy home
Virginia is now his happy place and he plans to stay there
Oh well a fella walked up to him he said lets make a trip
Someone invites him for a trip
He said You better shut-up before I bust you in your lip
He responds aggressively and threatens the person
Not me, not me, no not me
He states once again that he is not looking for a fight
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Frank Joseph Guida, Gary L. Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Glenn Schkeeper
One of the greatest female groups of all time !!!!!
Miyuki Shijisha
As a British teen I really loved the Orlons, even got a real signed photo sent to me...amazing sound.
sparkescadman
This will cure the saddest mood- the beat and perfect singing nail you from the first note!
Savadorason1
-Killer confidence & exuberance to a rockin' beat, 1 of the best!!!
Alan Fryett
Love all the songs of the Orlons with Rosetta Hightower
William Macleod
Thought it was Dee Dee Sharp!
itimesdigital
That song is amazing!
John R Pully
Love the Orlons
701CPD Cook
Wow! Summer of '63 - I was ten years old, and I probably hadn't heard this song in 50 years, but I remember that great kick-ass beat, lead singer, and sax. Not as well-known (or played) as "Wah Watusi" or "South Street," still a snappy, happy rocker from the Orlons.
David Maslow
Yes!