Sara Lee
Paul Austin Kelly Lyrics
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Words & Music by P.A. Kelly
Sara Lee
How I love your long golden hair
Won't you please sit next to me?
Only me, Sara Lee?
I never liked a girl so much before
You're the one my heart adores
Can't you see, Sara Lee?
If I dared to hold your hand
My knees would shake
I could not stand
If the teacher called on my raised hand
Two plus two'd be three.
Sara Lee
Though we're only ten years old
Won't you someday marry me?
Promise me please, Sara Lee?
Though the school day drags on by
I'm never bored
And you know why
Every time I catch your eye
My heart goes flying free
Sara Lee
I never liked a girl so much before
You're the one my heart adores
Can't you see, Sara Lee?
The song "Sara Lee" by Paul Austin Kelly is a nostalgic ode to a childhood crush. The lyrics describe the singer's intense adoration for a girl named Sara Lee, who has captured his heart with her long golden hair. He implores her to sit next to him and promises that she is the only one he desires. The singer expresses his fear of making a move, confessing that holding her hand would make his knees weak and cause him to tremble. He begs her to promise to marry him someday, even though they are only ten years old.
The song's lyrics conjure up memories of childhood crushes, first loves, and innocent romance. The singer's adoration and vulnerability are palpable, reminding listeners of the sweet, unguarded emotions of youth. The song's simple melody and charming lyrics create a dreamy, nostalgic atmosphere, drawing the listener into a world of youthful longing and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Sara Lee
Addressing a person named Sara Lee
How I love your long golden hair
Expressing admiration for Sara Lee's appearance
Won't you please sit next to me?
Requesting Sara Lee to sit close by
Only me, Sara Lee?
Asking Sara Lee to sit next to him solely
I never liked a girl so much before
Acknowledging his strong fondness for Sara Lee
You're the one my heart adores
Expressing love for Sara Lee
Can't you see, Sara Lee?
Pointing out the obvious because the affection is strong
If I dared to hold your hand
Reflecting on the potential of a physical connection
My knees would shake
Indicating nervousness
I could not stand
Elaborating on the physical effect of being with Sara Lee
If the teacher called on my raised hand
Presenting a hypothetical situation
Two plus two'd be three.
Highlighting the distraction a crush could cause
Though we're only ten years old
Stating their young age
Won't you someday marry me?
Expressing a deep level of commitment to Sara Lee
Promise me please, Sara Lee?
Making a request for assurance from Sara Lee
Though the school day drags on by
Implying that school is boring
I'm never bored
Expressing that Sara Lee brings him joy
And you know why
Acknowledging that Sara Lee is aware of her impact on him
Every time I catch your eye
Noticing how often they make eye contact
My heart goes flying free
Describing the emotional high he experiences talking with Sara Lee
Sara Lee
Repeating the addressee's name to emphasize sentiment
I never liked a girl so much before
Restating his strong affection toward Sara Lee
You're the one my heart adores
Underscoring how important she is to him
Can't you see, Sara Lee?
Emphasizing that Sara Lee is very special to him
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