Claudette
The Everly Brothers Lyrics


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Oh oh, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette

I got a brand new baby and I feel so good
She loves me even better than I thought she would
I'm on my way to her house an I'm plumb outta breath
A-when I see her tonight I'm gonna squeeze her to death
Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette

Well, I'm a lucky man my baby treats me right
She's gonna let me hug and kiss and hold her tight
When the date is over and we're at her front door
When I kiss her good night I'll holler more more more

Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette

When me an my new baby have a date or three
I'm gonna ask my baby if she'll marry me
I'm gonna be so happy for the rest of my life
When my brand new baby is my brand new wife

Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
Mmh mmh, Claudette




Oh oh, Claudette
Mmh mmh, Claudette

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Everly Brothers' song Claudette are a catchy and upbeat tribute to the singer's new love interest. He is so happy and excited about her that he can barely contain himself, and the lyrics reflect this joy and energy. He sings about his new baby in glowing terms, saying that she loves him even better than he thought she would. He is so eager to see her that he is "plumb outta breath" on his way to her house, and vows to "squeeze her to death" when he finally sees her that night.


The rest of the song is similarly effusive in its praise of Claudette, calling her "the greatest little girl" the singer has ever met and boasting that he gets "the best lovin' that [he'll] ever get" from her. He is clearly head-over-heels in love with her, and the lyrics reflect this intense and joyful feeling. There are also hints of more serious commitment to come - at the end of the song, he suggests that he will ask her to marry him after a few more dates. Overall, the lyrics to Claudette are a sweet and buoyant celebration of new love.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh oh, Claudette
The singer is expressing his excitement and joy about his lover Claudette.


I got a brand new baby and I feel so good
The singer has a new lover and it makes him happy.


She loves me even better than I thought she would
The singer is pleased with how much his lover loves him.


I'm on my way to her house an I'm plumb outta breath
The singer is eager to see Claudette and is rushing to her house to do so.


A-when I see her tonight I'm gonna squeeze her to death
The singer is so happy to see Claudette that he wants to hug her tightly.


Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
The singer is calling her lover by name, expressing his affection for her.


Never makes me wait, Claudette
The singer values Claudette's punctuality and reliability.


She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
The singer thinks very highly of Claudette and considers her to be a wonderful person.


I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
The singer is overflowing with love and appreciation for Claudette's love and affection.


From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Repeating her name in the chorus reinforces the singer's love and affection for Claudette.


Well, I'm a lucky man my baby treats me right
The singer feels fortunate to have Claudette who treats him well.


She's gonna let me hug and kiss and hold her tight
The singer is looking forward to physical affection with Claudette.


When the date is over and we're at her front door
The singer envisions going on dates with Claudette and enjoying her company.


When I kiss her good night I'll holler more more more
The singer is so happy with Claudette that he wants to express it by shouting.


When me an my new baby have a date or three
The singer looks forward to going on multiple dates with Claudette and getting to know her better.


I'm gonna ask my baby if she'll marry me
The singer is so in love with Claudette that he wants to propose to her and spend the rest of his life with her.


I'm gonna be so happy for the rest of my life
The singer is filled with joy and gratitude for the possibility of spending his life with Claudette.


When my brand new baby is my brand new wife
The singer envisions himself happily married to Claudette.


Mmh mmh, Claudette
The singer repeats Claudette's name in a soft, loving manner.


Oh oh, Claudette
The repeated chorus shows the singer's continued excitement and joy over his relationship with Claudette.


Mmh mmh, Claudette
The singer repeats Claudette's name, expressing his affection once more.




Lyrics © Roy Orbison Music Company, Barbara Orbison Music Company
Written by: ROY ORBISON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ray Romero

Oh oh, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette

I got a brand new baby and I feel so good
She loves me even better than I thought she would
I'm on my way to her house an I'm plumb outta breath
A-when I see her tonight I'm gonna squeeze her to death

Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette

Well, I'm a lucky man my baby treats me right
She's gonna let me hug and kiss and hold her tight
When the date is over and we're at her front door
When I kiss her good night I'll holler more more more

Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette

When me an my new baby have a date or three
I'm gonna ask my baby if she'll marry me
I'm gonna be so happy for the rest of my life
When my brand new baby is my brand new wife

Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Never makes me wait, Claudette
She's the greatest little girl that I've ever met
I get the best lovin' that I'll ever get
From Claudette, pretty little babe, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
Mmh mmh, Claudette
Oh oh, Claudette
Mmh mmh, Claudette



All comments from YouTube:

AnthonysDen

A great flip side to ‘All I Have to Do Is Dream’, this song (written by Roy Orbison) also reached #1 in 1958! In loving memory of Don Everly (February 1, 1937 - August 21, 2021). 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Claudette Caron

Remember getting teased about this song as a little girl. Love it!

Mike England

You got the last laugh... Brilliant song!

Claudette Janus

Same name 🤭

Daniel Russell

I’ve always liked the name! Always been a massive fan of this song one of the best and in my view I prefer to the Roy Orbison version and he wrote it! Claudette you have a fab name ignore negative comments

Stephen Breeze

ulucky girl

steve matz

Did Your Parents Name You after Hearing The Song? One of My Favorite Songs....

Luanne Schaller

I smile when I hear this tune as I remember their '83 reunion at Albert Hall.....Phil looked like he was enjoying this tune so much.....He was definitely having a grand time....Thank you for all you shared with us, your fans....Forever devoted to you, Don and Phil (RIP)

paprikash

I saw them perform Aug. 2001 and they souded just like this record. They were the best selling recording artist of the 1960's !!!!!!!!!!!!1

Johnny Intrieri

What a moving beat! Always loved it!!

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