She
Shannon Lyrics


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(She!) She told me that she loved me,
And like a fool I believed her from the start
(She!) She said she'd never hurt me,
But then she turned around and broke my heart.
Why am I standing here
Missing her and wishing she were here?

(Hey!) She only did me wrong
(Hey!) I'm better off alone.
(She!) She devoured all my sweet love,
Took all I had and then she fed me dirt

(She!) She laughed while I was crying
It was such a joke to see the way it hurt.
Why am I standing here
Missing her and wishing she were here?

(Hey!) She only did me wrong
(Hey!) I'm better off alone.
And now I know just why
she keeps me hanging 'round,
(Hanging 'round)
She needs someone to walk on
So her feet don't touch the ground
(Don't touch the ground)
But I love her! (Love her!)
I need her! (Need her!)
I want her! (Want her!)
Yeah! (Yeah!) Yeah! (Yeah!)
Yeah!-Yeah!-Yeah!-Yeah!-She!

Why am I standing here
Missing her and wishing she were here?
(Hey!) She only did me wrong, now
(Hey!) I'm better off alone.
(She!) Why am I missing her?
(She!) I should be kissing her!




(She!) Why am I missing her?
(She!) I should be kissing her!

Overall Meaning

The Shannon song "She" is a heart-wrenching ballad about lost love and regret. It tells the story of a man who fell deeply in love with a woman who promised him the world, only to break his heart soon after. The song has a slow and melancholic melody that accentuates the feeling of sadness the man is experiencing. He is struggling to come to terms with the pain that he has suffered at the hands of the one he loves. The lyrics reveal that even though he knows that he is better off without her, he still cannot help missing her and craving her affection.


The song explores the complexities of love, especially the ones that come with heartbreak. The singer is caught between his love for the woman and the knowledge that she is toxic to him. He still loves her, but he knows that he should not be with her. The song is a testament to the fact that love is not always easy or straightforward. It can be painful and confusing, but it is always worth it. The singer’s longing for his lost love is a testament to the power of love and its ability to transcend pain and suffering.


In conclusion, the song "She" by Shannon is a beautiful but sad representation of the complexities of love. It highlights the bitter-sweet nature of love and the pain that comes with it. The song speaks to anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak and loss, reminding them that even though love may hurt, it is still worth pursuing.


Line by Line Meaning

(She!) She told me that she loved me,
The singer's lover initially professed love for them, which they believed without any doubt.


And like a fool I believed her from the start
The singer now thinks they were foolish to trust their lover's words without any caution.


(She!) She said she'd never hurt me,
The singer's lover assured them that they would never hurt them.


But then she turned around and broke my heart.
The singer's lover betrayed their trust and left them heartbroken.


Why am I standing here Missing her and wishing she were here?
The singer is struggling with their emotions, wondering why they still miss their unfaithful lover and wish to be with them.


(Hey!) She only did me wrong
The singer believes that their lover treated them unfairly and caused them harm.


(Hey!) I'm better off alone.
Despite their initial attachment, the singer has come to the conclusion that they are better off without their deceitful lover.


(She!) She devoured all my sweet love,
The singer's lover consumed all the love and care they had to offer, leaving them with nothing but hurt.


Took all I had and then she fed me dirt
After exploiting the singer's affections, their lover left them with only pain and disappointment.


(She!) She laughed while I was crying
The singer's lover took pleasure in their suffering when they were upset.


It was such a joke to see the way it hurt.
To the singer's lover, their partner's pain was a source of amusement rather than sympathy.


And now I know just why she keeps me hanging 'round,
The singer has realized that their lover keeps them around not out of genuine affection, but because they need someone to use and manipulate.


(Don't touch the ground) But I love her! (Love her!) I need her! (Need her!) I want her! (Want her!)
Despite their lover's mistreatment, the singer still loves and desires them, unable to break free of their emotional attachment.


Why am I standing here Missing her and wishing she were here?
The singer is still grappling with their conflicting emotions, questioning why they still yearn for their deceitful lover.


(She!) Why am I missing her? (She!) I should be kissing her!
Despite knowing that their lover has caused them pain, the singer still struggles to resist the pull of their memories and desires.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY HART, TOMMY BOYCE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Juampi

The lyrics... I think I won't ever do that (Telling someone I don't love her anymore) I can't imagine the situation I mean:

1- I don't believe in love but I believe in trust and abetting and people who feel that between them getting together even marrying and well...everything.

2-I can undestand that cohabitation can damage relationships but ... I mean when other person cries because of you it is an evidence that you are important for her ad I'd do whatever to save the relationship in that case. I definitely would not kiss her and dissapear lol.

...idk what do you think about that?

PD: I post this because I've seen comments saying what a song, so true and I wonder if that tragic scene is a normal thing of your everyday life XD.



All comments from YouTube:

William Oxendine

God what talent , He needs to be in the top ten of all times.

tvtoyman

Del sings it extremely well. I saw Del at an Oldies concert in Georgia.He sang all his hits including another artists song "Black is Black". He was great!

 When the concert ended we were driving away, and a man asked if he could cut in front of our car as he had to catch a plane. It was Del. I said he could if he shook my hand. He did.

Linda Kearney

Beautiful song

coyotesong

Never knew Del covered this song. As usual, he's incomparable. One of the original huge talents of early 60s rock (after the music died according to some).

MillionDollarRedhead®

He absolutely did this song better than others who tried it! I completely agree!

Linda Kearney

How can anyone let alone19 people say this is not a beautiful song sung beautifully.?

Roger Gowland

Del, we hope you know now just how great you were and how loved you are by those you left behind. And the music plays on ...

JimmyPagesSoloLover

Pure Perfection! Del is THE MAN.

englishsinger

I love this song and the versions I've heard by the male singers are all good. Nevertheless, I have to say the Shangri-Las version (renamed 'He Cried') still stands way out as the best for me.

William Oxendine

Del had a talent I don't think he knew how much talent he had

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