Head Over Heels
The Manhattan Love Suicides Lyrics


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Got a guy called Bobby- he's gone wild
Leather jacket, dirty boots and a million dollar smile
All my friends say he's so fat
But he's the best I've ever had

When I touched his hand and felt his kiss
I knew right then I couldn't miss
And I fell in love
Head over heels for him

He said he'd like to take a drive
I told him not to go
It's raining hard outside
But he didn't hear what I said
And he nearly wound up dead
Because the car was speeding really fast oh
Twisted metal, broken glass
As he laid there
I didn't think I'd see him again

They told me Bobby would be just fine
But that ain't gonna stop me cryin' all the time
Now my friends don't wanna know
All they say is "told you so"
But I'll write to him
I don't mind
I'll always love that place in time




It's so easy to fall
Head over heels for him

Overall Meaning

The Manhattan Love Suicides's song "Head Over Heels" depicts a story about a girl who meets a rebellious guy named Bobby. Despite her friend's disapproval, she falls head over heels in love with him. The lyrics showcase how her immense love for him overrides her friend's opinions. They enjoy being around each other until a fatal accident occurs while driving. She is left brokenhearted and devastated. The lyrics illustrate how deeply she loves him and that her feelings won't change despite the circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a guy called Bobby- he's gone wild
I am dating a wild guy named Bobby.


Leather jacket, dirty boots and a million dollar smile
Bobby has a rugged appearance, but an attractive smile.


All my friends say he's so fat
My friends don't approve of my relationship with Bobby.


But he's the best I've ever had
I think Bobby is the best partner I've ever had.


When I touched his hand and felt his kiss
I felt a strong connection with Bobby when we touched and kissed.


I knew right then I couldn't miss
I knew that Bobby and I were meant to be together.


And I fell in love
I became deeply enamored with Bobby.


Head over heels for him
I am completely infatuated with Bobby.


He said he'd like to take a drive
Bobby suggested that we go for a drive.


I told him not to go
I warned Bobby not to go out because of the heavy rain.


It's raining hard outside
There is a heavy rainstorm taking place outside.


But he didn't hear what I said
Bobby did not listen to my advice.


And he nearly wound up dead
Bobby got into a serious accident while driving.


Because the car was speeding really fast oh
The accident happened because Bobby was driving too fast.


Twisted metal, broken glass
The car was severely damaged in the accident.


As he laid there
Bobby was injured and lying on the ground.


I didn't think I'd see him again
I feared that Bobby had died in the accident.


They told me Bobby would be just fine
I was informed that Bobby would recover from his injuries.


But that ain't gonna stop me cryin' all the time
Despite the good news about Bobby's recovery, I am still crying and upset.


Now my friends don't wanna know
My friends have distanced themselves from me because of my relationship with Bobby and his accident.


All they say is "told you so"
My friends are unsympathetic and are saying that they warned me about Bobby.


But I'll write to him
I plan to write to Bobby and stay in contact.


I don't mind
I do not care if my friends disapprove of my relationship with Bobby.


I'll always love that place in time
I will always remember the happy times I had with Bobby.


It's so easy to fall
Falling in love with Bobby was effortless and natural.


Head over heels for him
I am still deeply infatuated with Bobby.




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nogomet66

Ahh, 1986 seems just like yesterday. This band are brilliant, and she is just gorgeous!!

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