Hello Mary Lou
Tennessee Lyrics
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Sweet Mary Lou, I'm so in love with you
I knew Mary Lou, we'd never part
So hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart
You passed me by one sunny day
Flashed those big brown eyes my way
I knew I wanted you forever more
I swear my feet stuck to the ground
And though I never did meet you before
I said, "Hello, Mary Lou, goodbye heart
Sweet Mary Lou, I'm so in love with you
I knew Mary Lou, we'd never part
So hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart"
I saw your lips, I heard your voice
Believe me, I just had no choice
Wild horses couldn't make me stay away
I thought about a moonlit night
Arms around me, good and tight
That's all I had to see for me to say
I said, "Hello, Mary Lou, goodbye heart
Sweet Mary Lou, I'm so in love with you
I knew Mary Lou, we'd never part
So hello, Mary Lou, goodbye heart"
So hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart
So hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart
The song “Hello Mary Lou” is a classic rock and roll song originally written by Gene Pitney, and popularized by Ricky Nelson. The song is about a guy who sees a girl, Mary Lou, one day and falls deeply in love with her, knowing that he will never forget her. He sees her another time, and knows that he needs to speak to her. He approaches her, says hello, and ultimately falls in love with her. He then says goodbye to his heart, because he knows that he could never love anyone else after meeting Mary Lou.
The song is filled with relatable lyrics about falling in love with someone at first sight, wanting to spend the rest of your life with them, and knowing that they are the one for you. The lyrics are quite simple yet powerful, and the melody is catchy and easy to sing along to. Overall, “Hello Mary Lou” is a classic rock and roll song that tells a story that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, Mary Lou, goodbye heart
Greeting Mary Lou, but admitting that your heart is about to break because of your love for them.
Sweet Mary Lou, I'm so in love with you
Expressing your love for Mary Lou and declaring your intentions to be with them.
I knew Mary Lou, we'd never part
Having confidence that you and Mary Lou would be together for the long haul.
You passed me by one sunny day
Reminiscing about the time you saw Mary Lou for the first time.
Flashed those big brown eyes my way
Noticing Mary Lou's beautiful brown eyes when they caught your attention.
I knew I wanted you forever more
Realizing that you were completely enamored with Mary Lou and wanted to be with them for the rest of your life.
Now I'm not one that gets around
Acknowledging that you are not known for being promiscuous or for having multiple partners.
I swear my feet stuck to the ground
Feeling overwhelmed and literally rooted to the spot when you saw Mary Lou.
And though I never did meet you before
Recognizing that you had never met Mary Lou before but that it didn't matter because you knew that you wanted to be with them.
I saw your lips, I heard your voice
Being struck by Mary Lou's physical appearance and the sound of their voice.
Believe me, I just had no choice
Expressing that you couldn't help but fall in love with Mary Lou because of their beauty and charm.
Wild horses couldn't make me stay away
Emphasizing how intense your love for Mary Lou is and how nothing would keep you from being with them.
I thought about a moonlit night
Daydreaming about spending romantic nights with Mary Lou.
Arms around me, good and tight
Holding Mary Lou in a tight embrace and feeling complete.
That's all I had to see for me to say
Being so smitten with Mary Lou that you knew you wanted to be with them without hesitation.
So hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart
Repeating the initial greeting to Mary Lou, but with even more conviction that your heart is theirs.
So hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart
Echoing the sentiment that your heart belongs to Mary Lou and that there is no turning back.
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Harry Hercury
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