Romeo And Juliet
Scott Kempner Lyrics


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Finding a job tomorrow morning,
Got a little something I want to do.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet

I'm gonna buy her pretty presents,
Just like the ones in the catalog.
Gonna show her how much I lover her
Let her know that one way or the other,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet

Right now I'm speculating,
Wonder what to morrow's gonna really bring.
If I don't find work tomorrow
It's gonna be heartaches and sorrow,
Our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy
Just like Romeo and Juliet

Talk about love and romance,
Just wait till I get myself straight.
I'm gonna put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date.

Finding a job tomorrow morning,
Got a little something I want to do.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,




Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Scott Kempner's "Romeo and Juliet" depict the desire from a man to have a better life for himself and his girlfriend. He is looking for a job to buy a car and take her on romantic dates, wanting to shower her with beautiful gifts and show her how much he loves her. He believes their love is special and will be written down in history, just like the famous star-crossed lovers from Shakespeare's play. However, the singer is aware of the reality that his plans could be thwarted if he doesn't find work, causing their love to end in tragedy like Romeo and Juliet. Nevertheless, he is determined to succeed and fulfill his romantic dreams for the sake of their love.


The song's themes of love, romance, and the pursuit of a better life are relatable to many people. The lyrics particularly emphasize the importance of economic stability in maintaining relationships, and the implication that love can fall apart due to the inability to provide for a partner. The song also references the famous tale of Romeo and Juliet, highlighting the cultural impact and universal nature of their story.


Line by Line Meaning

Finding a job tomorrow morning,
I will begin my job search tomorrow morning.


Got a little something I want to do.
I have something important I want to accomplish.


Gonna buy something I can ride in
I plan to purchase a vehicle.


Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
I want to take my girlfriend to a drive-in movie theater.


Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our relationship will be remembered and talked about for years to come.


Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our relationship will be like the famous love story of Romeo and Juliet.


I'm gonna buy her pretty presents,
I want to shower my girlfriend with gifts.


Just like the ones in the catalog.
I plan to buy her gifts that will compare to those seen in stores.


Gonna show her how much I lover her
I am eager to demonstrate my love for her.


Let her know that one way or the other,
I want to communicate to her that I am committed to our relationship.


Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our love will be remembered and celebrated.


Just like Romeo and Juliet
Again, our relationship will be compared to the famous story of Romeo and Juliet.


Right now I'm speculating,
At the moment, I am unsure about certain things.


Wonder what to morrow's gonna really bring.
I am thinking about what the future may hold and what could happen tomorrow.


If I don't find work tomorrow,
If I am not successful in my job search tomorrow,


It's gonna be heartaches and sorrow,
I will likely experience emotional pain and hardship.


Our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy
My relationship with my girlfriend could end in a tragic way.


Just like Romeo and Juliet
Again, this mirrors the story of Romeo and Juliet.


Talk about love and romance,
It's easy to talk about love and romance.


Just wait till I get myself straight.
However, I need to focus on important things before romantic pursuits.


I'm gonna put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date.
Eventually, my love will be bigger and more well-known than Romeo's story.


Finding a job tomorrow morning,
Once again, I will begin my search for a job tomorrow morning.


Got a little something I want to do.
I still have something important I want to accomplish.


Gonna buy something I can ride in
My goal to purchase a vehicle still stands.


Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
I am still eager to take my girlfriend on a date to the drive-in.


Our love's gonna be written down in history
Once again, our love will be remembered and celebrated.


Just like Romeo and Juliet
And once again, it will be like Romeo and Juliet.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Gorman, Bob Hamilton

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