Romeo And Juliet
Stephen Bishop Lyrics


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Finding a job tomorrow morning,
Got a little something I want to do.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet

I'm gonna buy her pretty presents,
Just like the ones in the catalog.
Gonna show her how much I lover her
Let her know that one way or the other,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet

Right now I'm speculating,
Wonder what to morrow's gonna really bring.
If I don't find work tomorrow
It's gonna be heartaches and sorrow,
Our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy
Just like Romeo and Juliet

Talk about love and romance,
Just wait till I get myself straight.
I'm gonna put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date.

Finding a job tomorrow morning,
Got a little something I want to do.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,




Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stephen Bishop's song "Romeo and Juliet" tell the story of a young man who is determined to provide for his girlfriend and make their love last forever, just like the famous star-crossed lovers from Shakespeare's tragedy. The song is written in a hopeful, dreamy tone, with the singer looking forward to a better future where he can take his girl out on dates and buy her pretty presents. At the same time, he's aware of the challenges that lie ahead, such as finding a job and avoiding "heartaches and sorrow".


The song’s emotional core focuses on two key themes - love and ambition - and how they work in tandem. In the first verse, the singer speaks about his plans to buy a car and take his girlfriend to the drive-in movie theater, experiences that he hopes will symbolize their strong love for each other. He is excited and hopeful that their love will be immortalized, just like Romeo and Juliet, in the pages of history. The second verse implies that the singer is not yet financially stable but is hopeful that he will find employment so he can shower his girlfriend with gifts and offer her the life she deserves. At the same time, the fear of failure or not having enough resources, causing their love to fail, terrifies him, just like Romeo and Juliet's tragic ending.


Interestingly, the singer also expresses a certain level of disdain for Romeo's story, saying he will "put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date" and create a love story of his own. It's an interesting parallel to consider, given that both Romeo and the singer are young men in love, facing uncertainties and obstacles, but Romeo's story ends in tragedy while the singer's story is left open-ended. Ultimately, "Romeo and Juliet" is a song about the simple, everyday struggles of young love and how it can overcome even the most difficult situations.


Line by Line Meaning

Finding a job tomorrow morning,
I have plans to find a job in the morning so I can make some money.


Got a little something I want to do.
I have a specific plan in mind that I want to accomplish.


Gonna buy something I can ride in
I want to buy a vehicle so I can take my girlfriend on dates.


Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
I'm going to take my girlfriend to the drive-in theater for a romantic date.


Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our love is going to be remembered and celebrated for all time.


Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love will be as legendary as that of Romeo and Juliet.


I'm gonna buy her pretty presents,
I want to buy my girlfriend nice gifts to show her how much I care.


Just like the ones in the catalog.
I want to buy her gifts that are just as nice as the ones you can order from a catalog.


Gonna show her how much I lover her
I want to demonstrate my love to her in a tangible way.


Let her know that one way or the other,
I want to assure her that we will be together forever, no matter what.


Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our love will be remembered and celebrated for all time.


Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love will be as legendary as that of Romeo and Juliet.


Right now I'm speculating,
I'm uncertain about my future.


Wonder what to morrow's gonna really bring.
I have doubts about what will happen tomorrow and how it will affect me.


If I don't find work tomorrow
If I'm unsuccessful in finding a job tomorrow,


It's gonna be heartaches and sorrow,
I will experience pain and sadness.


Our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy
Our love will be ruined by negative circumstances beyond our control.


Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love will suffer a similar fate to that of Romeo and Juliet.


Talk about love and romance,
I speak fondly about love and romantic relationships.


Just wait till I get myself straight.
I am confident that I will improve my situation and be able to provide for my girlfriend.


I'm gonna put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date.
My love will become more renowned and significant than that of Romeo's.


Finding a job tomorrow morning,
I have plans to find a job in the morning so I can make some money.


Got a little something I want to do.
I have a specific plan in mind that I want to accomplish.


Gonna buy something I can ride in
I want to buy a vehicle so I can take my girlfriend on dates.


Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
I'm going to take my girlfriend to the drive-in theater for a romantic date.


Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our love is going to be remembered and celebrated for all time.


Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love will be as legendary as that of Romeo and Juliet.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ADAIR, STEPHEN HAMPTON, BRADLEY JAY HAMILTON

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