Charley Me Boy
Russ Morgan & His Orchestra Lyrics
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To most everyone but Flo, his Flo
She's convinced that Charley
Is a very extraordinary beau, some beau
And everything in the dim light
She has a way of putting him right.
Charley by boy, oh Charley my boy
You've got the kind of, sort of, wonderful ways
That makes me, takes me, tell me what shall I say?
When we dance I read in your glance
Whole pages and ages of love and romance
They tell me that Romeo was some lover too
But boy he should have taken lessons from you
You seem to start where others get through
Oh Charley, my boy.
Charley, my boy, oh Charley, my boy
You thrill me, you kill me with shiver of joy
You've got the kind of, sort of, wonderful ways
That makes me , takes me, tell me what shall I say?
When we dance I read in your glance
Whole pages and ages of love and romance
They tell me that Romeo was some lover too
But boy he should have taken lessons from you
You seem to start where others get through,
Oh Charley, my boy.
And when we dance, I read in your glance
Just oodles and noodles of love and romance
I have a millionarie proposing to me
I think I'll marry him, though he's eighty-three
Think what wealthy widow I'll be
Oh Charley, my boy.
The song "Charley My Boy" by Russ Morgan is a bubbly and upbeat tune sung from the perspective of Flo, a woman who is in love with Charley. She professes her feelings and admiration for him and considers him to be an extraordinary beau. Flo expresses that Charley appears to be perfect in her eyes, and even in the dim light, she has a way of putting him right. She goes on to say that when they dance, she can read pages and ages of love and romance in his glance, and he seems to start where others get through. Flo seems to be completely enamored with Charley and cannot find enough words to describe his wonderful ways.
The song is a testament to the power of love and how it can make someone see their partner as the perfect one for them. Flo's character embodies this sentiment as she sings about Charley's charm, which she finds irresistible. The line, "You thrill me, you kill me with shiver of joy," repeats twice in the chorus, emphasizing the strong emotions that she feels when she thinks of Charley.
In conclusion, "Charley, My Boy" is a song about the power of love and the intense feelings it can evoke. Through its catchy tune and playful lyrics, it conveys how people can become completely smitten with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Charley is an ordinary fellow
Charley is just like any other person
To most everyone but Flo, his Flo
Everyone sees Charley as ordinary, except for his girlfriend Flo
She's convinced that Charley
Flo believes that Charley
Is a very extraordinary beau, some beau
Is an exceptional and remarkable lover
And everything in the dim light
In the darkness
She has a way of putting him right.
Flo has a way of making Charley feel at ease and comfortable
Charley by boy, oh Charley my boy
Addressing Charley
You thrill me, you kill me with shiver of joy
Charley makes Flo feel excited and happy
You've got the kind of, sort of, wonderful ways
Charley's personality is charming and captivating
That makes me, takes me, tell me what shall I say?
Charley has a way of making Flo feel swept off her feet and she doesn't know how to describe it
When we dance I read in your glance
When they dance, Flo can tell what Charley is feeling by looking at his eyes
Whole pages and ages of love and romance
Flo can sense the love and passion between them
They tell me that Romeo was some lover too
Romeo is known as a famous lover
But boy he should have taken lessons from you
Charley is a better lover than Romeo
You seem to start where others get through
Charley's love is beyond what others can offer
And when we dance, I read in your glance
Flo can feel Charley's love for her when they dance
Just oodles and noodles of love and romance
Flo feels the abundance of love and romance between them
I have a millionarie proposing to me
Flo has a wealthy man asking for her hand in marriage
I think I'll marry him, though he's eighty-three
Flo is considering marrying the old man despite the significant age difference
Think what wealthy widow I'll be
Flo is thinking about the benefits of marrying a wealthy old man, as she would become a wealthy widow when he dies
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUS KAHN, TED FIORITO
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