Me and You
Rosemary Clooney/Duke Ellington Lyrics
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Why don't you squeeze me until I'm turning blind
If you don't cuddle up and love me like I want you to do
I'm a gonna haul off and die over you
They say the love bug will get you at the age of forty-three
Well I'm not telling my age but something's got a hold of me
I'm just craving some lovin' in that old fashion way
Why don't you haul off
Now darling come a little closer put your little hand in mine
Let me feel your arms about me honey please don't change your mind
Cause my lovesick heart's a troublin' as I hold you close to mine
I'm bout havin' lot of lovin' waitin' for me on the line
Why don't you haul off
In Rosemary Clooney's song "Why Don't You Haul off and Love Me," the singer is urging her partner to give her the love and affection she craves. She pleads with him to "haul off and love me one more time" and to "squeeze me until I'm turning blind." She fears that if he doesn't show her the love she desires, she may die over him. Clooney sings about the passion that comes with the love bug and bemoans the fact that she is not receiving the old-fashioned love she desires. She implores her partner to come closer and hold her tight, reminding him of the love that waits for her.
The song showcases Clooney's soulful and emotional vocals, emphasizing the depth of feeling and frustration she feels. The lyrics are straightforward and unambiguous, reflecting the urgency and desperation of the singer's plea for love. The song has a classic feel, evoking a simpler time and a simpler type of love. Clooney invites the listener to share in her desire for an all-encompassing, passionate love that is not afraid to be felt and expressed.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't you haul off and love me one more time
I'm asking you to show me love and affection once again, as I desire it deeply and have been longing for it.
Why don't you squeeze me until I'm turning blind
If you hold me tightly and passionately, I will feel overwhelmed with love and desire, completely lost in the moment.
If you don't cuddle up and love me like I want you to do
If you don't cuddle and show me love the way I want, I'll be so heartbroken and sad that I may even die.
I'm a gonna haul off and die over you
I'm so desperate for your love that I might die from the pain and heartbreak of not receiving it.
They say the love bug will get you at the age of forty-three
People say that a person will fall in love at the age of 43, and I must admit that I am experiencing this feeling right now.
Well I'm not telling my age but something's got a hold of me
I don't want to reveal my age, but I can definitely say that I am currently in love and it's taking over my life.
I'm just craving some lovin' in that old fashion way
I want to be shown love, tenderness, and passion in a traditional way, with lots of hugs and kisses.
Honey linger near and listen to all I had to say
Please stay close to me and listen to all that I have to say about my feelings and my need for love.
Now darling come a little closer put your little hand in mine
Come closer to me, hold my hand, and let's get lost in each other's love and tenderness.
Let me feel your arms about me honey please don't change your mind
Please wrap your arms around me and hold me close, don't change your mind about showing me love and affection.
Cause my lovesick heart's a troublin' as I hold you close to mine
My heart is full of love and longing for you, and it aches as I hold you close to me, wishing that you feel the same way.
I'm bout havin' lot of lovin' waitin' for me on the line
I am ready to receive a lot of love and affection, and I know that it's out there waiting for me to find it.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: LONNIE GLOSSON, WAYNE RANEY
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