Valerie
Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder Lyrics
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You're hurting me
Valerie Valerie Valerie
Don't set me friee
What shall I do when you are gone?
I'll walk around looking sad
Valerie Valerie Valerie
You're getting me down
To move into town
What do you think you'll find out there?
You might as well stay as home
Valerie Valerie Valerie
Valerie Valerie Valerie
Remember me
Misery misery misery
Is all I can see
What shall I do when you are gone?
I'm going to be so sad
Valerie Valerie Valerie Valerie
Valerie Valerie Valerie
Valerie Valerie Valerie
Valerie Valerie Valerie
The lyrics to "Valerie" are a plea to someone named Valerie, who is hurting the singer. The singer doesn't want Valerie to leave and begs her not to set them free. The song is about the pain of losing someone you love and not wanting to be alone. The singer is worried about what they will do when Valerie is gone and fears being sad all the time. The repetition of Valerie's name throughout the song emphasizes the singer's obsession with her and their desperation to keep her.
The song includes lines like "Misery, misery, misery is all I can see," which expresses the singer's despair at the thought of being alone without Valerie. The line "You're getting me down" suggests that Valerie's presence is the only thing keeping the singer's spirits up. The overall tone of the song is melancholy as the singer laments the idea of losing Valerie.
Overall, "Valerie" is a poignant song about the fear of losing someone you love and the pain that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Valerie Valerie Valerie
Repetition of Valerie's name to convey the intensity of the singer's passion for her.
You're hurting me
Valerie's actions are causing emotional pain to the singer.
Valerie Valerie Valerie
Reiteration of Valerie's name to emphasize the distress caused by her behavior.
Don't set me free
The singer doesn't want to be separated from Valerie, regardless of their current difficulties.
What shall I do when you are gone?
The singer is anxious about losing Valerie and wonders how he will cope without her.
I'll walk around looking sad
The singer believes he will be deeply affected by her absence, and his sadness will be apparent to others.
Valerie Valerie Valerie
Repeated yet again to emphasize Valerie's importance and the singer's emotional response to her.
You're getting me down
Valerie's negative impact on the singer's mood is becoming more pronounced.
Do you think that it's necessary
The singer questions Valerie's decision to move away and wonders if it's really the best choice.
To move into town
Valerie is planning to relocate to a different part of the city, causing potential disruption to their relationship.
What do you think you'll find out there?
The singer is curious about Valerie's motivation for moving and wonders if she will find what she's looking for.
You might as well stay as home
The singer thinks Valerie would be better off staying put, rather than taking a risk by moving.
Valerie Valerie Valerie
Once more, the repetition of Valerie's name signals the intensity of the singer's feelings for her.
Remember me
The singer is aware that Valerie is considering a future without him and is urging her to recall their past together.
Misery misery misery
The difficulties of the current situation are causing the singer great distress, expressed through the repetition of the word 'misery.'
What shall I do when you are gone?
The anxiety about Valerie leaving is reiterated, showing how deeply the singer cares for her.
I'm going to be so sad
The singer fears the worst when Valerie is gone and imagines that his sadness will be overwhelming.
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The final repetition of Valerie's name is a poignant reminder of their connection and foreshadows the eventual outcome of their relationship.
Valerie Valerie Valerie
One last reiteration of Valerie's name to conclude the song and emphasize the importance of her role in the singer's life.
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