My Oh My
Sharlene Lyrics

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My boy lollipop,
You made my heart go giddy up.
You are as sweet as candy;
You're my sugar dandy.
Ho, ho, my boy lollipop,
Never ever leave me,
Because it would grieve me;
My heart told me so.

I love ya, I love ya, I love ya so,
That I want ya to know.
I need ya, I need ya, I need ya so,
And I'll never let you go.

My boy lollipop,
You make my heart go giddy up.
You set my world on fire.
You are my one desire.

My boy lollipop.
My boy lollipop.

Overall Meaning

The song "My Boy Lollipop" by Barbie Gaye was popularized by Jamaican singer Millie Small in 1964. The song has a traditional 1960s ska sound layered with a fun and youthful energy. The lyrics of the song tell the story of a young woman who has fallen head over heels for a young man who makes her heart go "giddy up" and is "as sweet as candy." She pleads with him never to leave her because it would "grieve" her too much. The song speaks to the ways in which young love can be intense, passionate, and all-consuming.

One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they represent the heady, all-encompassing experience of first love. The singer's heart is so full of feeling that it seems to have a life of its own, guiding her towards her new romantic interest. She is besotted with her "boy lollipop," who has power over her emotions like a sugary confection. Despite her youthful enthusiasm, she is also aware that the relationship is fragile, and losing her lover would be devastating.

Overall, "My Boy Lollipop" captures the joy and thrill of new love, as well as the tension and uncertainty that can come with it. The upbeat ska melody helps to convey the sense of youthful energy and excitement that animates the song.

Line by Line Meaning

My boy lollipop,
My significant other, who is as sweet as candy

You made my heart go giddy up.
You give me butterflies and make my heart race with excitement.

You are as sweet as candy;
You are just as sweet and enjoyable as candy.

You're my sugar dandy.
You are my sweet and charming love interest.

Ho, ho, my boy lollipop,
An expression of joyousness for my love.

Never ever leave me,
Please never go away from me.

Because it would grieve me;
I would be heartbroken if you left.

My heart told me so.
My feelings for you are so strong that they speak for themselves.

I love ya, I love ya, I love ya so,
I adore you and have an abundance of love for you.

That I want ya to know.
I want you to be aware of my deep affection for you.

I need ya, I need ya, I need ya so,
I depend on you and your love.