Hollies-Bus Stop
The Hollies Lyrics


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Bus stop, wet day
She's there, I say
Please share my umbrella
Bus stops, bus goes
She stays, love grows
Under my umbrella

All that summer we enjoyed it
Wind and rain and shine
That umbrella we employed it
By August she was mine

Every morning I would see her
Waiting at the stop
Sometimes she'd shop
And she would show me what she'd bought

Other people stared
As if we were both quite insane
Someday my name and hers
Are going to be the same

That's the way the whole thing started
Silly but it's true
Thinking of our sweet romance
Beginning in a dew

Came the sun
The ice was melting
No more sheltering now
Nice to think that that umbrella
Led me to avow

Every morning I would see her
Waiting at the stop
Sometimes she'd shop
And she would show me what she'd bought

Other people stared
As if we were both quite insane
Someday my name and hers
Are going to be the same

Bus stop, wet day
She's there, I say
Please share my umbrella
Bus stops, bus goes
She stays, love grows
Under my umbrella

All that summer we enjoyed it
Wind and rain and shine




That umbrella we employed it
By August she was mine

Overall Meaning

The Hollies' hit song "Bus Stop" tells the story of a romance that sparks at a bus stop on a rainy day. The singer sees a girl waiting there, and invites her to share his umbrella. As they see each other every day at the bus stop, their love grows, and they start dating by the summer. The song also touches on the disapproving looks they receive from others, rendering their love seem silly and insane.


The lyrics paint a picture of a love story that blossoms in an everyday setting. The mundane bus stop becomes a place of magic and romance for the two characters. Despite the rain, their love grows stronger, and by August, the singer conquers the girl's heart. The imagery of the umbrella as a symbol of their relationship is charming and shows how something as small and practical as an umbrella might hold sentimental value.


The line, "Other people stared as if we were both quite insane," is notable in the song, as it highlights the stigma attached to public displays of affection. Back in the 60s, it still was not very common to do so. The couple's love sets them apart from society and controls how others view them.


Some interesting facts about "Bus Stop" include that it was written by Graham Gouldman, who was, at that time, a new songwriter. It was one of his first compositions to get published. The Hollies recorded the song in less than an hour, and it went on to become one of their most successful singles, reaching Number 5 in the UK and Number 2 in the US in 1966. The song has also been featured in numerous films, including Forrest Gump and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.


Here are the chords for Bus Stop:


Verse:
G F#m Em
Bus stop, wet day
C B Am
she's there, I say
G F#m Em
Please share my umbrella
Verse 2:
G F#m Em
Bus stops, bus goes
C B Am
she stays, love grows
G F#m Em
Under my umbrella


Chorus:
Dm
All that summer we enjoyed it
G Em Am
Wind and rain and shine
Dm
That umbrella, we employed it
G Em Am
By August, she was mine


Verse 3:
G F#m Em
Every morning, I would see her
C B Am
waiting at the stop
G F#m Em
Sometimes she'd shop
G F#m Em
And she would show me what she'd bought


Chorus:
Dm
All that summer, we enjoyed it
G Em Am
Wind and rain and shine
Dm
That umbrella, we employed it
G Em Am
By August, she was mine


Verse 4:
G F#m Em
Came the sun, the ice was melting
C B Am
No more sheltering now
G F#m Em
Nice to think that that umbrella
C B Am
Led me to avow


Chorus:
Dm
All that summer, we enjoyed it
G Em Am
Wind and rain and shine
Dm
That umbrella, we employed it
G Em Am
By August, she was mine


Line by Line Meaning

Bus stop, wet day
The singer sets the scene, describing a rainy day at a bus stop.


She's there, I say
The singer sees a woman at the bus stop and acknowledges her presence.


Please share my umbrella
The singer offers to share his umbrella with the woman, indicating a desire to get to know her better.


Bus stops, bus goes
The bus arrives at the stop, ready to take passengers to their destinations.


She stays, love grows
The woman chooses to stay at the bus stop, giving the artist more time to interact with her and develop feelings for her.


Under my umbrella
The singer and the woman share the umbrella and find shelter from the rain, creating intimacy between them.


All that summer we enjoyed it
The singer reflects on the happy memories he and the woman created over the summer.


Wind and rain and shine
The artist describes the varied weather they experienced during their time together, emphasizing how they stuck it out through everything.


That umbrella we employed it
The artist recognizes how the umbrella became a symbol of their relationship.


By August she was mine
The artist reveals that their relationship progressed and the woman became his girlfriend by August.


Every morning I would see her
The singer establishes a daily routine of seeing the woman at the bus stop.


Waiting at the stop
The woman is a constant presence at the bus stop, making it easier for the artist to approach her each day.


Sometimes she'd shop
The woman occasionally shops while waiting for the bus, giving the singer an opportunity to see what she likes and start conversations about her interests.


And she would show me what she'd bought
The woman shares her purchases with the singer, giving him insight into her personality and tastes.


Other people stared
The singer and the woman's relationship is considered unusual by others, drawing curious looks.


As if we were both quite insane
The artist adopts a somewhat self-deprecating tone, acknowledging how unconventional their relationship must seem to outsiders.


Someday my name and hers
The artist imagines a future with the woman in which they are married and share a last name.


Are going to be the same
The singer's desire for a future with the woman drives him to believe they will one day be united as a family.


That's the way the whole thing started
The singer reflects on the unconventional but sweet way his relationship with the woman began at the bus stop.


Silly but it's true
The artist concedes that their love story may seem ridiculous to some, but he truly believes in it.


Thinking of our sweet romance
The artist takes a moment to savor the beauty and sweetness of his relationship with the woman.


Beginning in a dew
The artist uses poetic language to describe how their love story started in the misty, rainy atmosphere of the bus stop.


Came the sun
The singer shifts the mood by acknowledging the arrival of sunshine, which signals a new phase of their relationship.


The ice was melting
The artist uses a metaphor to describe how the frostiness in the relationship is thawing due to them spending more time together.


No more sheltering now
The singer suggests that they no longer need to hide their feelings for each other and can face their emotions head-on.


Nice to think that that umbrella
The singer reflects on how the umbrella proved instrumental in creating their bond.


Led me to avow
The singer believes that their shared experiences under the umbrella gave him the confidence to declare his love for the woman.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
Written by: GRAHAM GOULDMAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@tombradford7035

Bus stop, wet day
She's there, I say
Please share my umbrella
Bus stops, bus goes
She stays, love grows
Under my umbrella

All that summer we enjoyed it
Wind and rain and shine
That umbrella we employed it
By August she was mine

Every morning I would see her
Waiting at the stop
Sometimes she'd shopped
And she would show me what she'd bought

All the people stared
As if we were both quite insane
Someday my name and hers
Are going to be the same

That's the way the whole thing started
Silly but it's true
Thinking of our sweet romance
Beginning in a queue

Came the sun
The ice was melting
No more sheltering now
Nice to think that t
hat umbrella
Led me to a vow

Every morning I would see her
Waiting at the stop
Sometimes she'd shopped
And she would show me what she'd bought

All the people stared
As if we were both quite insane
Someday my name and hers
Are going to be the same

Bus stop, wet day
She's there, I say
Please share my umbrella
Bus stops, bus goes
She stays, love grows
Under my umbrella

All that summer we enjoyed it
Wind and rain and shine
That umbrella we employed it
By August she was mine

NOTE: "Bus Stop" was written by UK songwriter and future 10cc member Graham Gouldman, who also penned major hits for The Yardbirds ("For Your Love") and Herman's Hermits ("No Milk Today"), as well as the Hollies' first venture into the US top 40 with "Look Through Any Window".



All comments from YouTube:

@Bluestone524

This song has no flaws. A perfect 10.

@jonprice7085

So raw and pure.I dig it

@abbyboi88

I totally agree!!! 10/10

@oldsoulone1217

Agreed! and the fact I'm 33 and like the Hollies music, goes to show range and longevity of the Hollies music. 🙂✌️❤️

@everpicardal3892

@@abbyboi88 q

@gavinnorwood4493

@@oldsoulone1217 congrats man.

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@viviennetrevett5593

This is my favourite love song. Still love it 55 years later, well done boys

@markmartin5248

I agree, but Im 64 and the fog is upon LA and wild horses couldnt drag me away from that wild one in my room that will be a woman soon... Shall I go on?

@demymoore

Oh mann! Bei mir ist das auch schon nuschelnuschel Jahre her seit ich das Lied das 1. Mal hörte. 😂😂😂 Ich mags immer noch.

@jeanlloydbradberry9099

@@markmartin5248 , please continue ...

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