Whistle For The Choir
The Fratellis Lyrics


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Well, it's a big, big city and it's always the same
Can never be too pretty, tell me your name
Is it out of line
If I was to be bold to say, "Would you be mine"?
Because I may be a beggar and you may be the queen
I know I may be on a downer, I'm still ready to dream
Though it's three o'clock
The time is just the time it takes for you to talk

So if you're lonely
Why'd you say you're not lonely?
Oh, you're a silly girl
I know I heard it so
It's just like you to come and go
And know me
No, you don't even know me
You're so sweet to try
Oh my, you caught my eye
A girl like you's just irresistible

Well, it's a big, big city and the lights are all out
But it's as much as I can do, you know, to figure you out
And I must confess
My heart's in broken pieces and my head's a mess
And it's four in the mornin' and I'm walkin' along
Beside the ghost of every drinker here who's ever done wrong
And it's you, woo-hoo
That's got me goin' crazy for the things you do

So if you're crazy
I don't care you amaze me
But you're a stupid girl
Oh me, oh my, you talk
I die, you smile, you laugh, I cry
And only
A girl like you could be lonely
And it's a cryin' shame
If you would think the same
A boy like me's just irresistible

So if you're lonely
Why'd you say you're not lonely?
Oh, you're a silly girl
I know I heard it so
It's just like you to come and go
And know me
No, you don't even know me
You're so sweet to try




Oh my, you caught my eye
A girl like you's just irresistible

Overall Meaning

The Fratellis’s song Whistle for the Choir is centered around a man who is smitten with a girl he has just met. He opens the song by acknowledging that the city is too big and too monotonous, always the same old thing. He then sees a beautiful girl, who he is eager to meet. He asks if it's out of line for him to be forward and ask her out. He acknowledges that she may be out of his league, but he's ready to dream and take a chance. Time slows down as he waits for her response.


The song then shifts to the girl he is interested in. He seems to be a bit confused about her feelings – she says she is not lonely, but he knows she is. He thinks she is silly for denying it. He is infatuated by her, and despite the fact that he doesn’t know her well, he already knows that she is just like him: broken and flawed. The song fades away as he sings that girls like her are just irresistible.


The lyrics of Whistle for the Choir are a reflection of the universal experience of being drawn to someone you have just met. The Fratellis's song has a catchy tune and a relatable storyline that makes it a classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, it's a big, big city and it's always the same
The city is large and monotonous.


Can never be too pretty, tell me your name
You can never be too good-looking to withhold your name.


Is it out of line If I was to be bold to say, "Would you be mine"?
Can I ask you if you want to be with me?


Because I may be a beggar and you may be the queen
I may not have much to offer, but you are admirable.


I know I may be on a downer, I'm still ready to dream
Despite being in a low mood, I am still optimistic.


Though it's three o'clock The time is just the time it takes for you to talk
Although it is late, I will wait as long as it takes to speak with you.


So if you're lonely Why'd you say you're not lonely? Oh, you're a silly girl I know I heard it so
You claim not to be lonely, but you are lying.


It's just like you to come and go And know me No, you don't even know me
You come and go and pretend to know me, but you do not.


You're so sweet to try Oh my, you caught my eye A girl like you's just irresistible
You are sweet and caught my attention. A girl like you is captivating.


Well, it's a big, big city and the lights are all out But it's as much as I can do, you know, to figure you out
The city is dark and confusing. It's hard to understand you.


And I must confess My heart's in broken pieces and my head's a mess
I admit my heart is broken and my mind is cluttered.


And it's four in the mornin' and I'm walkin' along Beside the ghost of every drinker here who's ever done wrong
It's late, and I'm walking amongst the haunted memories of troubled drinkers.


And it's you, woo-hoo That's got me goin' crazy for the things you do
You drive me crazy with your actions and words.


So if you're crazy I don't care you amaze me But you're a stupid girl Oh me, oh my, you talk I die, you smile, you laugh, I cry And only A girl like you could be lonely
Even if you're crazy, I still adore you. You can be silly sometimes. I am enamored by you, and only a girl like you could still feel lonely.


And it's a cryin' shame If you would think the same A boy like me's just irresistible
It would be a shame if you did not feel the same. A guy like me is hard to resist.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Lawler

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Javon McCovery

LYRICS:


Well, it's a big, big city and it's always the same
Can never be too pretty, tell me your name
Is it out of line
If I was to be bold to say, "Would you be mine"?
Because I may be a beggar and you may be the queen
I know I may be on a downer, I'm still ready to dream
Though it's three o'clock
The time is just the time it takes for you to talk
So if you're lonely
Why'd you say you're not lonely?
Oh, you're a silly girl
I know I heard it so
It's just like you to come and go
And know me
No, you don't even know me
You're so sweet to try
Oh my, you caught my eye
A girl like you's just irresistible
Well, it's a big, big city and the lights are all out
But it's as much as I can do, you know, to figure you out
And I must confess
My heart's in broken pieces and my head's a mess
And it's four in the mornin' and I'm walkin' along
Beside the ghost of every drinker here who's ever done wrong
And it's you, woo-hoo
That's got me goin' crazy for the things you do
So if you're crazy
I don't care you amaze me
But you're a stupid girl
Oh me, oh my, you talk
I die, you smile, you laugh, I cry
And only
A girl like you could be lonely
And it's a cryin' shame
If you would think the same
A boy like me's just irresistible
So if you're lonely
Why'd you say you're not lonely?
Oh, you're a silly girl
I know I heard it so
It's just like you to come and go
And know me
No, you don't even know me
You're so sweet to try
Oh my, you caught my eye
A girl like you's just irresistible
✌🏾



Naresh Sonwal

Well it's a big, big city and it's always the same
Can never be too pretty, tell me your name
Is it out of line if I were simply bold and say "Would you be mine?"
Because I may be a beggar and you may be the queen
I know I may be on a downer, I'm still ready to dream
Though it's three o'clock, the time is just the time it takes for you to talk

[Hook]
So if you're lonely
Why'd you say you're not lonely?
Oh you're a silly girl, I know I heard it so
It's just like you to come and go
And know me, no you don't even know me
You're so sweet to try, oh my, you caught my eye
A girl like you is just irresistible

[Verse 2]
Well it's a big, big city and the lights are all out
But it's as much as I can do you know to figure you out
And I must confess
My heart's in broken pieces and my head's a mess
And it's 4 in the morning and I'm walking along
Beside the ghost of every drinker here who's ever done wrong
And it's you, woo-hoo, that's got me going crazy for the things you do
[Hook]
So if you're crazy, I don't care, you amaze me
But you're a stupid girl, oh me, oh my, you talk
I die, you smile, you laugh, I cry
And only, a girl like you could be lonely
And it's a crying shame, if you would think the same
A boy like me is just irresistible

[Outro]
So if you're lonely, why'd you say you're not lonely
Oh you're a silly girl, I know I heard it so
It's just like you to come and go
And know me, no you don't even know me
You're so sweet to try, oh my, you caught my eye
A girl like you is just irresistible



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McSmacks

This was me and my wife's song. She passed almost two years ago. Yesterday was the first time I was able to listen to it without breaking down.

ghassen TH

may she rests in peace

Fjcvjkkvcc

Hang in there, time fills the pain.

-

Rest in piece and I'm sorry to hear that...

But nor did I have to hear that ;-; I don't mean to be rude but you didn't have to write and send this comment for thousands of people to read to likely just get depressed or feel bad / sorry for you...

ggs 27

@The_Weasel_2012 What's more important is the personal importance for this person, not that it was used in a movie

Danny Sanghera

@- are you fucking joking

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Kohinoor Singh

Never knew this song existed before, heard it in Suicide Squad.
It was so phenomenal ,couldn’t stop myself from surfing across the internet, finally found it. I’m loving it.

Pasindu

Me, too. Great song 👌

IAmQuirkless

same bro, its such a good song

Jaswanth

@IAmQuirkless the aesthetic in that scene🥺🥺🥺

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