Blue rose
Rosemary Clooney and Duke Ellington & His Orchestra Lyrics
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But oh, what those five foot could do
Has anybody seen my girl?
Turned up nose, turned down hose,
All dressed up in fancy clothes,
Has anybody seen my girl?
Now if you run into a five foot two
Covered in fur,
Bet-cha life it isn't her.
But could she love, could she woo?
Could she, could she, could she coo?
Has anybody seen my girl?
Five foot two, eyes of blue
But oh, what those five foot could do.
Has anybody seen my girl?
Turned up nose, turned down hose,
All dressed up in fancy clothes,
Has anybody seen my girl?
Now if you run into a five foot two
Covered in fur,
Diamond rings and all those things,
Bet-cha life it isn't her.
But could she love, could she woo?
Could she, could she, could she coo?
Has anybody seen my,
Has anybody seen my,
Has anybody seen my girl?
The song Blue Rose by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra featuring Rosemary Clooney is a playful love song about a woman with striking physical features. The lyrics paint an image of a woman who is five feet two inches tall with blue eyes, but despite her petite size, she has the ability to capture the attention of everyone around her. The singer is searching for this elusive woman who he believes is his true love. He describes her with having a turned-up nose, dressed in fancy clothes with a turned-down hose. However, he warns the listener that if they come across a woman who is also five foot two with diamond rings and fur, she is not the one he is looking for.
The lyrics suggest that physical appearance is not the only quality that makes the woman he's searching for attractive. He wonders if she has the ability to love and woo, as well as coo. The song is playful in nature, and the use of rhyming adds to the sense of lightheartedness. The playful lyrics coupled with the smooth, jazzy music create an upbeat and fun love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Five foot two, eyes of blue
The girl is short, and has blue eyes.
But oh, what those five foot could do
Despite her short stature, she is capable of achieving great things.
Has anybody seen my girl?
The singer is looking for his girl and asking if anyone has seen her.
Turned up nose, turned down hose
She has a nose that curves up and is wearing stockings that are rolled down around her ankles.
All dressed up in fancy clothes
She is wearing nice, fancy clothing.
Now if you run into a five foot two
If you happen to encounter a short girl
Covered in fur
Wearing fur clothing or accessories.
Diamond rings and all those things
Wearing expensive jewelry and other luxury items.
Bet-cha life it isn't her.
The artist is certain that the person they encounter is not their girl.
But could she love, could she woo?
The artist is pondering whether or not this mystery woman is capable of love and romance.
Could she, could she, could she coo?
The singer is questioning whether or not this mystery woman is capable of making gentle, cooing sounds.
Has anybody seen my girl?
The artist repeats their original question and plea for help finding their girl.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAY HENDERSON, SAM M. LEWIS, JOE YOUNG
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