Uptown
Roy Orbison Lyrics


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Uptown, in penthouse number three
Uptown, there lives a doll just made for me
She's the finest thing that you've ever seen, oh ho ha

Uptown, I see her most every day
Uptown, but she never ever looks my way
I'm just a bellhop, you see I can't stop
And tell her what I wanna say

That one of these days, I'm gonna have money
She'll wanna be my ever-lovin' honey
It won't be long, just wait and see
I'll have a big car, fine clothes
And then I'll be
Uptown, in penthouse number three
Uptown, just my baby and me

Yeah, one of these days, I'm gonna have money
She'll wanna be my ever-lovin' honey
It won't be long, just wait and see
I'll have a big car, fine clothes
And then I'll be





Uptown, in penthouse number three
Uptown, just my baby and me

Overall Meaning

The song "Uptown" by Roy Orbison is a tale of unrequited love and ambition. The singer is a lowly bellhop in a fancy uptown apartment building who is infatuated with a beautiful woman who lives in penthouse number three. She is the "finest thing that you've ever seen" but unfortunately, she never pays him any attention. The singer dreams of the day when he will be wealthy and successful and then she will finally notice him. He dreams of having a big car, fine clothes, and living in the penthouse with his "baby."


The lyrics of "Uptown" are poignant and heartfelt, giving voice to the desires and yearnings of ordinary blue-collar workers who dream of something better. The song's message is one that is still relevant today, as many people continue to strive for success and financial security in order to win the love and approval of others. The story of "Uptown" is a reminder that success and happiness are not necessarily intertwined, and that the things we desire may not always bring us the fulfillment we seek.


Line by Line Meaning

Uptown, in penthouse number three
I have my eye on a girl who lives in the penthouse number three uptown.


Uptown, there lives a doll just made for me
She is the perfect girl for me, living uptown.


She's the finest thing that you've ever seen, oh ho ha
She's stunningly beautiful, no one has ever seen someone as beautiful as her, Oh ho ha.


Uptown, I see her most every day
I see her most days when I'm in uptown.


Uptown, but she never ever looks my way
Unfortunately, she never looks in my direction.


I'm just a bellhop, you see I can't stop
I'm just a bellhop, I don't have the luxury of time to stop.


And tell her what I wanna say
I can't just say what's on my mind.


That one of these days, I'm gonna have money
But someday I'll be rich.


She'll wanna be my ever-lovin' honey
And then she will want to be by my side for eternity.


It won't be long, just wait and see
It won't be long before the money and success come.


I'll have a big car, fine clothes
I'll have a fancy car and expensive clothes.


And then I'll be
And then I will become.


Uptown, in penthouse number three
I'll live uptown in the penthouse number three.


Uptown, just my baby and me
And she'll be with me, my baby and I, forever.


Yeah, one of these days, I'm gonna have money
Yes, someday I will be rich.


She'll wanna be my ever-lovin' honey
And then she will want to be my forever loving partner.


It won't be long, just wait and see
It won't be much time before I am a wealthy man.


I'll have a big car, fine clothes
I'll drive a luxurious car and wear fine clothing.


And then I'll be
At that point, I'll become.


Uptown, in penthouse number three
I'll reside in the penthouse number three uptown.


Uptown, just my baby and me
I'll live uptown with the love of my life, just her and me.




Lyrics © Roy Orbison Music Company, Barbara Orbison Music Company, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roy Orbison, Joe Melson

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Lyrics:

Uptown

Uptown, in penthouse number three
Uptown, there lives a doll just made for me
She's the finest thing that you've ever seen, oh ho ha

Uptown, I see her most every day
Uptown, but she never ever looks my way
I'm just a bellhop, you see I can't stop
And tell her what I wanna say

That one of these days, I'm gonna have money
She's gonna be my ever-lovin' honey
It won't be long, just wait and see
I'll have a big car, fine clothes
And then I'll be

Uptown, in penthouse number three
Uptown, just my baby and me

Yeah, one of these days, I'm gonna have money
She's gonna be my ever-lovin' honey
It won't be long, just wait and see
I'll have a big car, fine clothes
And then I'll be

Uptown, in penthouse number three
Uptown, just my baby and me

(Source: LyricWiki – except that there, it reads, "She'll wanna be my ever-lovin' honey")



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@ditinhopintorsouza3081

KING OF THE HEARTS.

@lynnglidewell7367

One of the best concerts ever captured on film by anyone. What a classic work. The great James Burton on Guitar as well! Wow!

@ibu10sahertian_saya60

And now 2024, I,m an old woman, I couldnt get enought of Roy,s songs! 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎸🎸🎸🎸🎺🎺🎺🎻🎻🎻🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

@wendyb5528

I love to see the other artists in awe just to watch this incredible talent named Roy!!!! I love watching Bruce singing with him and to see Elvis Costello playing that harmonica just topped it off!!!! What an honor.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@colleenwoodland4574

Totally agree!
July15/23

@melliott333

Musicians enter into some other worldly dimension when they play together like this, I think. I've seen it again and again; they are so attuned and so joyful and so "together" -- speaking the language of music that only musicians understand.

@disraeli8032

Fantastic Mr. James Burton aka Master of Telecaster <3

@ginaacdcfeyalkowski5328

Michał Gorzym kiss an angel good morning

@tonylawrence0226

🎉🎉🔥What an Honor All the Greats with Roy 🎶🎶Fantastic❤️😎

@sylmyl

Bruce and Roy sound amazing together ❤️

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