Hey Paula
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Hey, hey, Paula
I want to marry you
Hey, hey, Paula
No one else could ever do
I've waited so long for school to be through
Paula, I can't wait no more for you
My love, my love
Hey, Paul
I've been waiting for you
Hey, hey, hey, Paul
I want to marry you too
If you love me true
If you love me still
Our love will always be real
My love, my love

True love means planning a life for two
Being together the whole day through
True love means waiting and hoping that soon
Wishes we've made will come true
My love, my love

Hey, hey, Paula
I've been waiting for you
Hey, hey, hey, Paul
I want to marry you too
True love means planning a life for two
Being together the whole day through
True love means waiting and hoping that soon




Wishes we've made will come true
My love, my love

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey Paula" by Paul and Paula is a nostalgic love song about two young lovers who are deeply in love with each other. In the song, the male lead, Paul, professes his love and his desire to marry Paula, and asks for her hand in marriage. Paula responds in kind, saying that she has been waiting for him as well and that she too wants to get married to him. The song is a beautiful expression of first love and the longing to be with one's significant other forever.


The lyrics of the song also touch upon the idea of true love and what it means to be in a committed relationship. The singers emphasize that true love requires patience, planning, and a willingness to wait for things to happen. The repeated refrain of "My love, my love" adds to the sentimentality of the song and reinforces the theme of enduring love.


Overall, "Hey Paula" is a classic love song that has stood the test of time. It captures the feelings of young love and the desire to be with one's soulmate. The melody and lyrics of the song continue to be beloved by audiences and serve as a reminder of the power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey, Paula
Greetings Paula.


I want to marry you
I desire to have you as my lawfully wedded wife.


No one else could ever do
No other person can take your place as my companion.


I've waited so long for school to be through
I had to endure waiting for my education to be completed.


Paula, I can't wait no more for you
I am impatient and can no longer bear my anticipation for you.


My love, my love
You are the person I cherish the most.


Hey, Paul
Greetings Paul.


I've been waiting for you
I have waited for your response.


I want to marry you too
I also desire to be united with you in matrimony.


If you love me true
If you truly love me.


If you love me still
If your affections for me are still present.


Our love will always be real
Our love for each other will always be genuine.


True love means planning a life for two
Real love entails arranging a life for two individuals.


Being together the whole day through
Spending the entire day in each other's company.


True love means waiting and hoping that soon
Genuine love requires patience and optimism.


Wishes we've made will come true
Our desires and aspirations will come to fruition.


My love, my love
You are the person I hold dearest in my heart.


Hey, hey, Paula
Greetings Paula.


I've been waiting for you
I have been anticipating your arrival.


Hey, hey, hey, Paul
Greetings Paul.


I want to marry you too
I also wish to be joined with you in marriage.


True love means planning a life for two
Real affection entails coordinating a life for two individuals.


Being together the whole day through
Spending the entire day in each other's company.


True love means waiting and hoping that soon
Genuine love requires patience and optimism.


Wishes we've made will come true
Our desires and aspirations will come to fruition.


My love, my love
You are the person I adore above all others.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Hildebrand

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@Burntpeanuts1

I am Paul and my wife was Paula. We were married on Sept. 18, 1971. Paula died on January 17, 2021, eight months before our 50th anniversary from complication of Multiple Sclerosis. "Hey Paula" was one of our favorite songs and invariably, whenever we were introduced to new friends, this song would be their first association with Paula and myself. We had a fairy tail romance for five decades in spite of the MS because Paula had a magical personality full of joy, love, humor, optimism, and hope. She was a high school teacher beloved by all of her students who invited her to every reunion, wedding, graduation, and banquet. We had true love. Moreover she was truly loved by everyone who knew her and we all miss her and will love her in our hearts and souls forever.

@susansprouse1694

I am very sorry for your loss.

@Burntpeanuts1

@Susan Sprouse Thank you, Susan. On this Christmas day, your thoughts are especially meaningful.

@ajaniqueawilson2082

Iโ€™m soo for your lost. Such a beautiful story, did you have any children?

@paulpopoff3387

Hi Paul! I had a Paula in my life as well! So sorry for your loss! I'm Paul from California!

@stonecaf

Wow, what a lucky man you are to have had such a loving life. In the blink of an ย 
eye my friend and you'll dancing with her.You will.

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@yoeyar9808

I was 14 when I first heard this song. It captivated me and today at 72 it still occupies a place in my heart.
True love like this can stand the test of time.

@JasmineRodriguez-yc3lc

Iโ€™m 14 right now! I love this song but it gets me down that most kids my age donโ€™t like older music. What were the 50s/60s like?

@movements5139

@Jasmine Rodriguez something you canโ€™t imagine kid

@carminemurphy1275

@Jasmine Rodriguez
Listen to the music.

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