Oh Boy!
Skeeter Davis Lyrics


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Oh my love, oh my kissin'
You don't know what you've been a missin'
Oh boy, when you're with me
Oh boy, whole world can see that you were meant for me

All my life, I've been a waitin'
Tonight there'll be no no hesitatin'
Oh boy, when you're with me
Oh boy, whole world can see that you were meant for me

The stars appear and the shadows are fallin'
You can hear my heart a callin'
A little bit of loving, it makes everything right
And I'm gonna see my baby tonight

Oh my love, oh my kissin'
You don't know what you've been a missin'
Oh boy, when you're with me
Oh boy, whole world can see that you were meant for me

Oh my love, oh my kissin'
You don't know what you've been a missin'




Oh boy, when you're with me
Oh boy, whole world can see that you were meant for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Skeeter Davis's song "Oh Boy!" express a deep love and longing for someone. The singer tells their lover that they have been missing out on something amazing, and that when they are together, the whole world can see that they were meant for each other. The urgency of the singer's desires is heightened by the repetition of the opening lines, "Oh my love, oh my kissin' / You don't know what you've been a missin'." These lines suggest that the singer has been waiting for this moment for a long time and is eager to make up for lost time.


The lyrics paint a romantic scene, with the stars appearing and the shadows falling as the singer's heart calls out to their lover. The singer is certain that a little bit of love can make everything right, and they are excited to finally see their baby tonight. The use of the word "baby" suggests a level of intimacy and affection between the two lovers, further emphasizing the singer's deep emotional connection to their partner.


Overall, the lyrics to "Oh Boy!" are a celebration of love and of the joy that comes from being with the right person. The urgency of the singer's desires and the romantic imagery used in the lyrics combine to create a powerful expression of love and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my love, oh my kissin'
Addressing the beloved with the expression of love and affection


You don't know what you've been a missin'
Conveying that the beloved was unaware of how much love and affection they have missed


Oh boy, when you're with me
Expressing joy and contentment when the beloved is present


Oh boy, whole world can see that you were meant for me
Conveying that the connection between the two people is so strong that the world can see that they are destined to be together


All my life, I've been a waitin'
Expressing the long wait for the beloved to arrive in their life


Tonight there'll be no no hesitatin'
Expressing that there will be no hesitation and the moment will be seized tonight


The stars appear and the shadows are fallin'
Describing the atmosphere and setting for the meeting with the beloved


You can hear my heart a callin'
Expressing the intense feeling of love and attraction towards the beloved


A little bit of loving, it makes everything right
Conveying that love has the power to make everything right and overcome all challenges


And I'm gonna see my baby tonight
Expressing anticipation and excitement of meeting the beloved




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: NORMAN PETTY, BILL TILGHMAN, SUNNY WEST

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