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Status Quo Lyrics


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It was a teenage wedding and the old folks wished them well
You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell
See'est la vie, say the old folk, it goes to show you never can tell

They furnished off an apartment with two rooms by themselves
The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale
But when Pierre found work the little money coming worked out well
See'est la vie, say the old folk, it goes to show you never can tell

They had a hi-fi phono, boy did they let it blast
Seven hundred little records, all rockin' rhythm and jazz
But when the sun went down, the rapid tempo of the music fell
See'est la vie say the old folk, it goes to show you never can tell

They bought a souped up jittny, was a cherry red fifty three
They drove it down to Orleans to celebrate their anniversary
It was there where Pierre was wedded to the lovely Mademoiselle
See'est la vie say the old folk, it goes to show you never can tell

It was a teenage wedding and the old folks wished them well
You could see that Pierre did truly love the Mademoiselle




And now the young Monsieur and Madame have rung the chapel bell
See'est la vie say the old folk, it goes to show you never can tell

Overall Meaning

The song "You Can Never Tell" by Status Quo tells the story of young love, as a teenage couple gets married and starts their life together. Despite the doubts and skepticism of the older generation, the couple is happy and makes the best of what they have. The lyrics emphasize the message that life is full of surprises and you never know what the future holds.


The first verse describes a wedding between a young couple, Pierre and Mademoiselle. The old folks at the ceremony wish them well, recognizing the love between them. The second verse tells of their humble living situation, with only two rooms and budget meals, but they are content with what they have. When Pierre finds work, their situation improves. The third verse describes their love of music, with a hi-fi system and countless records blasting rock and jazz. However, they also know how to slow down and enjoy each other's company. The fourth and final verse tells of their celebration of their anniversary, driving a souped-up car and staying true to the love that brought them together.


Through these lyrics, Status Quo speaks to the idea that love can conquer all and that happiness can be found in even the simplest things in life. Despite the disapproval of others, the couple is determined to make the most of their lives together and proves that anything is possible with love.


Line by Line Meaning

It was a teenage wedding and the old folks wished them well
An adolescent union that elderly people congratulated


You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
It was evident that Pierre genuinely loved the girl


And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell
The newlywed gentleman and lady rang the bell in the church


See'est la vie, say the old folk, it goes to show you never can tell
Such is life, as stated by senior citizens, demonstrating unpredictability


They furnished off an apartment with two rooms by themselves
They decorated a small apartment consisting of two chambers independently


The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale
The refrigerator was packed with frozen meals and non-alcoholic beverages


But when Pierre found work the little money coming worked out well
However, when Pierre acquired employment, their meager income became satisfactory


They had a hi-fi phono, boy did they let it blast
They owned a powerful record player, and they played it at high volume


Seven hundred little records, all rockin' rhythm and jazz
They possessed seven hundred small discs, all containing lively genres of music


But when the sun went down, the rapid tempo of the music fell
Nevertheless, as darkness fell, the fast rhythm in the music diminished


See'est la vie say the old folk, it goes to show you never can tell
Such is life, as stated by senior citizens, demonstrating unpredictability


They bought a souped up jittny, was a cherry red fifty three
They obtained an upgraded automobile, which was a red 1953 model


They drove it down to Orleans to celebrate their anniversary
They drove the car to New Orleans to commemorate their wedding anniversary


It was there where Pierre was wedded to the lovely Mademoiselle
Pierre married the beautiful lady in New Orleans


See'est la vie say the old folk, it goes to show you never can tell
Such is life, as stated by senior citizens, demonstrating unpredictability


It was a teenage wedding and the old folks wished them well
An adolescent union that elderly people congratulated


You could see that Pierre did truly love the Mademoiselle
It was evident that Pierre genuinely loved the girl


And now the young Monsieur and Madame have rung the chapel bell
The newlywed gentleman and lady rang the bell in the church


See'est la vie say the old folk, it goes to show you never can tell
Such is life, as stated by senior citizens, demonstrating unpredictability




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Written by: CHUCK BERRY

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@andrewyuska7935

Martha: I like to dance.
Everybody: Gets mad at her then dances.

@anad.7428

Andrew Yuska lol we gotta accept that Disney channel logic ya know

@atrainofthought99

Lol

@planetxtk7567

I think they got mad because they think she shouldn’t dance because it’s outside of the “status quo.”

@Rakerong

Martha: Sometimes I like it better than homework.
Them: And we took that personally

@Casey-su6xc

“Is that even legal?”😭😭

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@themoviecritic1092

Jocks, Skaters, Nerds, and Theatre Kids

Long ago the four groups lived in harmony, but everything changed when the basketball player liked to sing.

@icorrectly

You mean bake... They all liked to sing. Cringily I might add 😅

@icorrectly

Now I'm thinking about how much better The Last Airbender is than these movies... Sooooooo much better

@nurnadhirahsaing6169

@@icorrectly well, Troy was the one who started it first tho 😅🤣

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