Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
I Wanna Go Home
Perry Como Lyrics
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Yeah, it's round!
Hmm, well, aren't the stars bright?
They're out!
Perry, would you like to take a walk thru the park?
Nah!
But, what would you like to do?
I wanna go home, with you (oh)
I wanna go home with you!
I wanna meet the family
I'm sure that they'll approve of me
I wanna go home, with you (you do)
An' nobody else will do!
Kissing goodnight at your front door
Makes me love you more an' more
I wanna go home with you!
Oh, oh, Perry, here come my two sisters
(Hi Perry, hi Perry)
Hi Jay, hi ya Marge!
Err, what are you doing here? (we're just walking)
Well, why don't you just walk along?
Go get yourself a soda (nah)
Why don't you go to a movie? (nah)
Well, what do ya wanna do? (nah)
We wanna go home, with you (what, the three of ya's)
We wanna go home with you (ah da dee)
We wanna meet your family
We know your pa an' ma will agree
We wanna go home, with you!
An' nobody else will do!
An' when we get your front door
We wanna go home
We wanna go home, he's my date!
I saw him first
Now girls, girls, just a moment girls
Girls, just a moment
Just a moment (you stay out of this)
Well, I guess I'll go home a-lone
I'm gonna go home alone!
The lyrics of the song "I Wanna Go Home" by Perry Como is a playful exploration of the desire for love and companionship. The song is essentially a conversation between two lovers, Perry and his significant other, who are walking and admiring the night sky. Perry is content with the beauty of the sky, but his lover desires more. She wants to take a walk in the park and spend more time with Perry. However, Perry is more focused on his ultimate goal, which is going home with his lover. He is interested in meeting her family, getting their approval, and deepening their love.
The lyrics take a comical turn when two sisters of Perry's lover unexpectedly join the conversation. They also want to go home with Perry, and the situation becomes awkward for everyone involved. Perry tries to calm things down, but the sisters become competitive and jealous, leading to a momentary conflict. Finally, Perry decides to go home alone, probably to avoid further drama.
Overall, the song is a light-hearted and humorous exploration of the complexities of human relationships. It captures the awkwardness, tensions, and anxieties that can arise in social situations, especially when there are multiple people involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Perry, doesn't the moon look beautiful tonight?
Perry's date is observing the beauty of the night sky.
Yeah, it's round!
Perry confirms that the moon is indeed round.
Hmm, well, aren't the stars bright?
Perry's date further comments on the scenery of the night sky.
They're out!
Perry agrees that the stars are visible.
Perry, would you like to take a walk thru the park?
Perry's date invites him to take a walk through the park.
Nah!
Perry declines the offer for a walk.
But, what would you like to do?
Perry's date asks him what he would like to do instead.
I wanna go home, with you (oh)
Perry expresses his desire to go home with his date.
I wanna go home with you!
Perry reiterates his desire to go home with his date.
I wanna meet the family
Perry is interested in meeting his date's family.
I'm sure that they'll approve of me
Perry feels confident that his date's family will like him.
An' nobody else will do!
Perry doesn't want to go home with anyone else but his date.
Kissing goodnight at your front door
Perry anticipates kissing his date goodnight at her front door.
Makes me love you more an' more
Perry feels his love for his date growing stronger.
Oh, oh, Perry, here come my two sisters
Perry's date's sisters are approaching.
(Hi Perry, hi Perry)
Perry greets his date's sisters.
Hi Jay, hi ya Marge!
Perry addresses his date's sisters.
Err, what are you doing here? (we're just walking)
Perry is curious why his date's sisters are there.
Well, why don't you just walk along?
Perry suggests that the sisters could just walk along without them.
Go get yourself a soda (nah)
Perry suggests that the sisters go get a soda, but they decline.
Why don't you go to a movie? (nah)
Perry suggests the sisters go to a movie, but they again decline.
Well, what do ya wanna do? (nah)
Perry doesn't know what activity the sisters would prefer.
We wanna go home, with you (what, the three of ya's)
The sisters express their desire to go home with Perry and his date.
We wanna go home with you (ah da dee)
The sisters repeat their desire to accompany Perry and his date home.
We wanna meet your family
The sisters want to meet Perry's family.
We know your pa an' ma will agree
The sisters believe that Perry's parents will like them.
An' when we get your front door
The sisters anticipate being at Perry's front door.
We're gonna love you more an' more
The sisters express their feelings of love towards Perry.
We wanna go home
The sisters reiterate their desire to go home with Perry and his date.
We wanna go home, he's my date!
The sisters argue over who gets to be Perry's date.
I saw him first
One sister claims she saw Perry first.
Now girls, girls, just a moment girls
Perry tries to intervene between the sisters.
Girls, just a moment
Perry tries to calm the sisters down.
Just a moment (you stay out of this)
One sister tells Perry to stay out of their argument.
Well, I guess I'll go home a-lone
Perry decides to go home alone.
I'm gonna go home alone!
Perry confirms that he will be going home alone.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: JACK JOYCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@trevorfleisig9056
A lovely song . Very easy on the ear
@clydep9870
The implication is that Jaye P Morgan was one of the Fontane Sisters. Right?
@Kroonerguy
No
@clydep9870
Thanks. Mustve been Geri. I probably misunderstood. Thanks to Joel Whitburns compilations.
@dariawells7438
OH to have had Dean Martin record this! Perry's too square!