According to Merge, at their initial studio session the two “were immediately struck by one another’s talents and found an instant rapport". During a conversation about their shared love of old records, Zooey let slip that she wrote her own songs, which she recorded alone at home on her computer. Somewhat shy about sharing these musical morsels, she was eventually persuaded to send them to M. Ward. He was instantly impressed, and they soon reconvened at his studio in Portland to begin work. Recorded over a period of several months, between acting work (She) and touring commitments (Him), the pair found time to bring Zooey’s fledgling songs to gorgeous fruition
Oh Boy!
She & Him Lyrics
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You don't know what you've been a-missin'
Oh boy, when you're with me, oh boy
The world can see that you were meant for me
All of my life I've been a-waitin'
Tonight there'll be no hesitatin'
Oh boy, when you're with me,oh boy
Stars appear and shadows a-fallin'
You can hear my heart callin'
A little bit of lovin' makes everything right
I'm gonna see my baby tonight
All of my love, all of my kissin'
You don't know what you've been a-missin'
Oh boy, when you're with me, oh boy
The world can see that you were meant for me
Stars appear and shadows a-fallin'
You can hear my heart callin'
A little bit of lovin' makes everything right
I'm gonna see my baby tonight
All of my love, all of my kissin'
You don't know what you've been a-missin'
Oh boy, when you're with me, oh boy
The world can see that you were meant for me
The song "Oh Boy!" by She & Him is a fun and upbeat love song that expresses the joy and excitement of being with the person you love. The lyrics describe the singer's happiness and anticipation as she waits to be with her love, and the sense of completeness she feels when they are together. The repetition of the lines "all of my love, all of my kissin'" emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings, and the lines "the world can see that you were meant for me" suggest that their love is predestined or fated.
The chorus of "Oh Boy!" features a simple but catchy melody that is easy to sing along with, and the verses build up to the chorus with a repeating chord progression that gives the song a sense of momentum and urgency. The imagery of stars appearing and shadows falling creates a romantic atmosphere and adds to the sense of anticipation and excitement, while the lines "a little bit of lovin' makes everything right" express the idea that love can conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
All of my love, all of my kissin'
I have a lot of love and affection to give to you, through hugs and kisses.
You don't know what you've been a-missin'
You don't realize how much love and happiness you've been missing out on without me in your life.
Oh boy, when you're with me, oh boy
Being with me makes you feel excited and happy, oh boy!
The world can see that you were meant for me
Our love is so strong and obvious that everyone can see we were meant to be together.
All of my life I've been a-waitin'
I've been waiting for someone like you my whole life.
Tonight there'll be no hesitatin'
I'm not going to hold back tonight and will show you all the love I have for you.
Stars appear and shadows a-fallin'
The night is approaching and the stars are coming out, casting shadows all around us.
You can hear my heart callin'
You can feel my love and passion calling out to you.
A little bit of lovin' makes everything right
Love can solve all problems and make everything feel right in the world.
I'm gonna see my baby tonight
I'm so excited to see my love tonight and be with them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: NORMAN PETTY, BILL TILGHMAN, SUNNY WEST
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