Kissin' in the Back Row of the Movies
The Drifters Lyrics
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You can't go out with me
But when the weekend comes around
She knows where we will be
Kissin' in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
Holdin' hands together, you and I
Holdin' hands together
Smoochin' in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
We could stay forever, you and I
We could stay forever, you and I
Huggin' and a kissin' in the back row of the movies
Every night, I pick you up from school
'Cause you're my steady date
But Monday to the Friday night
I leave you at the gate, yeah
'Til all your homework's done
But when the weekend comes
She knows where we will be, oh
Kissin' in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
Holdin' hands together, you and I
Holdin' hands together, baby
Smoochin' in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
We could stay forever, you and I
We could stay forever, you and I
Huggin' and a kissin' in the back row of the movies
Oh, I sit at home at night and watch TV
I still think of you
But Monday to the Friday night
We share a joke of two, yeah
You know, they don't knock on my door
At the Friday night for sure
But when the weekend comes
She knows where we will be, yeah
Kissin' in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
Holdin' hands together, you and I
Holdin' hands together, baby
Smoochin' in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you, yeah
We could stay forever, you and I
We could stay forever, you and I
Huggin' and a kissin' in the back row of the movies, yeah
Kissin' in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
Holdin' hands together, you and I
Holdin' hands together, baby
Smoochin' in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
Where we could stay forever, you and I
The Drifters’ “Kissin' in the Back Row of the Movies” describes a young couple who can only be together on weekends due to the girl's strict mother who forbids her from going out with the singer during the week. The couple's only chance to be alone is at the back row of the cinema on Saturdays. The song is upbeat and carries a sense of innocent young love.
The lyrics reflect the societal norms of the time when young couples were chaperoned and often had limited privacy. The song's innocent and playful tone captures the excitement and thrill of secret teenage romance. The references to the movies as the only place where the couple can be alone reflect the importance of popular culture, particularly films, in the 1960s.
Overall, the song is a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of teenage love and innocence.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mama says that through the week
Your mother forbids you from seeing me during the week
You can't go out with me
She doesn't allow you to go out with me
But when the weekend comes around
However, when the weekend arrives
She knows where we will be
She is aware that we will be at the movies
Kissin' in the back row
We will be kissing in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
At the movies on a Saturday night with you
Holdin' hands together, you and I
We will be holding hands together
Smoochin' in the back row
We will be smooching in the back row
We could stay forever, you and I
We could stay there forever, just you and I
Huggin' and a kissin' in the back row of the movies
We'll be hugging and kissing in the back row of the movies
Every night, I pick you up from school
Every night, I pick you up from school
'Cause you're my steady date
Because you're my steady date
But Monday to the Friday night
However, from Monday to Friday night
I leave you at the gate, yeah
I drop you off at the gate and leave you there, yeah
You know, we can't have too much fun
We can't have too much fun during the weekdays
'Til all your homework's done
Until you finish all your homework
Oh, I sit at home at night and watch TV
At night, I stay home and watch TV
I still think of you
I still think of you
But Monday to the Friday night
However, from Monday to Friday night
We share a joke of two, yeah
We share a joke or two, yeah
You know, they don't knock on my door
Nobody comes knocking on my door
At the Friday night for sure
Especially on Friday night
Where we could stay forever, you and I
We could stay there forever, you and I
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@shelliedickinson993
Can't beat The Drifters. I'm 50 and these remind me of every Sunday my parents would put the LP on. Great music. Good times. Today's music never beat it
@johnholloway5306
Timeless banger
@christouvelos4897
they have very smooth -soothing voices
@Hugh-l1s
Johnny Moore joined The Drifters back in the fifties and became lead singer in early sixties and got better with age! In watching the videos that were made over in England he really seemed to enjoy singing! Sure made and makes my life a little brighter! Love to hear him sing!!❤
@krislulofs
Now i am a young boy of 64 years.I feel the disco beat from 46 years ago.Then i met my wife.I still feel young.But we do not have to work any more.Just having fun.Making a lot of holidays.
But time flys when you have fun😎
@sharonsherwood2421
The soundtrack of my teen years along with the stylistics
@allgood6760
Timeless!.. great song 👍🎶
@Callthehands
Some songs you hear as a child that you just love... its joy to listen to this song as an old grumpy man...
@kahleenfotu42
I'm 37 and these songs bring back so much cool memories of watching my parents having the coolest partys 🥳
@pehe77
I'm 60 and I remember the exact same! Timeless music ❤️