Hey Paula
Paul And Paula° Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Hey Paula" by Paul and Paula, released in 1963, is a romantic duet between two high school sweethearts who want to marry each other. The lyrics contain a strong sense of longing, with both Paula and Paul expressing their eagerness to tie the knot after waiting so long. The chorus, "Hey, hey Paula, I want to marry you", signifies the deep desire to start a life together, while the line "no one else will ever do" insinuates that they've found their soulmates and no one else could compare.
The lyrics go on to describe the meaning of true love, emphasizing the importance of being together, waiting, and making wishes for the future. The repetition of "my love, my love" throughout the song adds a sweet, heartfelt touch to the words. Interestingly, the lyrics are not gender-specific, so they can be interpreted as both a male-female or female-female duet.
Overall, "Hey Paula" is a classic love song that captures the essence of young, innocent love. It's a reminder of the excitement and passion that comes with finding that special someone and the anticipation of building a life together.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey Paula, I want to marry you
I deeply desire to spend the rest of my life with you, Paula, in a marriage commitment.
Hey, hey Paula, no one else will ever do
You, Paula, are the only one I can envision myself marrying and spending my life with; nobody else compares.
I've waited so long for school to be through
I have been eager to finish school and start my life with you, Paula, as my partner.
Paula, I can't wait no more for you
I have been anticipating and eagerly waiting to share my life with you, Paula, and I can no longer hold back my desire for you.
Hey Paul, I've been waiting for you
I, too, have been eagerly waiting for you, Paul, to propose to me and express your love for me.
Hey, hey, hey Paul, I want to marry you too
I have the same deep desire to spend my life with you, Paul, and to become your wife.
If you love me true, if you love me still
If your love for me is genuine, enduring and true, then we can build a life together based on that foundation of love.
Our love will always be real
If our love is based on truth, honesty, trust, and respect for each other, it will never be fake or phony and will last a lifetime.
True love means planning a life for two
Real love involves both partners in the relationship working together to make plans for their mutual future.
Being together the whole day through
True love implies wanting to spend as much time as possible with your significant other and being willing to adapt your schedules to be together as much as possible.
True love means waiting and hoping that soon
Love also demands patience and hope, being willing to wait for the right moment for big moments like marriage, and maintaining a belief that things will work out in the end.
Wishes we've made will come true
By believing in our love and committing to each other, we can together make our shared dreams and wishes come true.
My love, my love
These words are expressions of deep affection and devotion to one another in a romantic relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Hildebrand
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ilsalund5923
My husband, paul, and I, paula, were in high school together..these were the days when friends would say "i heard your dedication last night" 50 years married now and we re still Paul and Paula💞
@annettemesa2079
The cutest thing I ever heard! 💗 💙
@victorjeffers1993
God Bless you both may many more yrs of happiness be yours to have ! I was born June of 63 ! it's so good to here songs from that era !
@rickkeys2345
Congratulations, amazing!
@genemitchell
Saw you at POP..great
@esequiela.martinez5087
Many blessings for you both, this is my husband's mail. We were married for 40 years he passed away last month. Took care of him for 1 and 1/2 years of this cancer. Miss him.
@johngregreid1
This song brings tears to my eyes. I met my ’ Paula’ when I was a teenager. We married young in 1970. She was my first and only love and she died suddenly two years ago after 51 years of happy marriage. I’ll love her forever. God bless you Corey-Ann.❤ John
@user-xh2bn1ge2q
I'm Sure your Love Didn't Want To Leave You.. You Have Those Memories, They Will Never Be Gone... Something So SO Special Between you to would be an Unbreakable ❤❤, Have No Fear, She's Sleeping Without Pain.. When the time is right, and Jehovah has kept her safe, you will both wake up in Paradise on Earth... where their is no pain or suffering..may you be Blessed for your Love and Patience, You will be Young again, and be together again..❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🤗🤗🍒
@johngregreid1
Thank you for your lovely note. I pray I will join her again❤ John
@terereynolds698
This song reminds me of my husband and I. We were 10 when we met, his family lived next door to my aunt, we were all pretty close, when we were 12 he proposed, I said yes but we kept it a secret, I wasn’t allowed to date or have a boyfriend, my parents were super strict. We graduated in 1976 and got married, after 4 kids, 10 grandkids and 6 great grandkids we’re still married. I don’t know why, but it seems marriages before 1980 last along time, 46 years for us