Rosalyn
The Pretty Things Lyrics


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Hey Rosalyn, tell me where you've been
Hey Rosalyn, tell me where you've been
All the night and all the day
Hide and seek's the game you play
Treat me as sure as sin

Oh Rosalyn, yeah Rosalyn
VERSE
Hey Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
Hey Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
When I'm holding you so tight
It's so hard to say goodnight
It's you that I love now can't you see?

CHORUS
Do you really love me, do you love me true
Do you really love me Rosalyn?
Yeah gotta know, yeah gotta know
Yeah gotta know Rosalyn

VERSE

CHORUS

Yeah gotta know, yeah gotta know
Yeah gotta know Rosalyn




Rosalyn
Yeah Rosalyn, Rosalyn, Rosalyn, Rosalyn, ooh-yeah, ah

Overall Meaning

The song "Rosalyn" by The Pretty Things captures the longing of a man for a woman who seems to constantly elude him. The lyrics express a plea from the man to Rosalyn to tell him where she has been “all the night and all the day”. The game of hide and seek that Rosalyn plays with the man is likened to a sin in the lyrics “Treat me as sure as sin”. The repetition of Rosalyn’s name throughout the song seems to indicate that she is always at the forefront of the man’s thoughts and he cannot escape her hold on him.


The second verse of the song reveals the man’s deep affection for Rosalyn. He declares her to be the girl for him, and when he holds her tight, it’s difficult to say goodnight. He implores her to see that it is her he loves. The chorus is a series of questions directed at Rosalyn, as he asks her if she really loves him and if her love is true. His desire to know seems to stem from the uncertainty and elusiveness of Rosalyn.


Overall, the song captures the mix of passion and frustration that can come with the gradual unfolding of a romantic relationship. The Pretty Things have created a tune that is both catchy and engaging, with lyrics that are both heartfelt and relatable.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Rosalyn, tell me where you've been
Addressing Rosalyn, ask her to reveal her whereabouts


All the night and all the day
Without any break, day and night


Hide and seek's the game you play
Playing the game of hiding and seeking


Treat me as sure as sin
Treating me like a committed wrongdoing


Hey Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
Hey Rosalyn, you are the only girl I want


When I'm holding you so tight
When I am embracing you firmly


It's so hard to say goodnight
It is difficult to say farewell to you


It's you that I love now can't you see?
I only love you, do you realize that?


Do you really love me, do you love me true
Questioning if Rosalyn truly loves him


Yeah gotta know, yeah gotta know
Yes, I need to know the truth


Rosalyn
Repeatedly calling out her name




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Shamash Gökturk

Yeah Rosalyn, tell me where you've been
Oh Rosalyn, tell me where you've been
Every night and every day
Hide and seek's the game you play
Treat me as sure as sin
Oh Rosalyn, yeah Rosalyn
Oh Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
Yeah Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
When I'm holding you so tight
I don't wanna say goodnight
It's you I love now can't you see?
Do you really love me, do you love me true
Do you really love me Rosalyn?
Yeah gotta know, yeah gotta know
Yeah gotta know Rosalyn
Oh Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
Yeah Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
Now I'm holding you so tight
I don't wanna say goodnight
It's you I love now can't you see?
Do you really love me, do you love me true
Do you really love me Rosalyn?
Yeah gotta know, yeah gotta know
Yeah gotta know Rosalyn
Yeah gotta know, yeah gotta know
Yeah gotta know Rosalyn
Yeah Rosalyn
Yeah Rosalyn



All comments from YouTube:

Giulio Luzzardi

This deserves more plays, 1964 punk band!

Juddson Toski

RIP Phil May. His vocals on this song are incredible!

Matteo Bocci

The whole song is incredible!

Swichtie Harsent

Wicked voice wicked band

Arminius Hermann

Thank you Dad for giving them old timers a surprised look on their face, that I knew more bands and songs from this era of music and also In which I knew what band members left what bands to join others at such a young age. Thanks to your huge record collection they couldn't believe a young boy could know all this. And most certainly thank you Dad for leaving me your huge collection rather then my 5 brothers and sisters; love you guys but this music is mine, it's a testament to the memories of me an my dad enjoying great music together along with enjoying a few other things as well together. Sorry for the rant but this little memory holds great value in my heart.

Ken Lee

My favourite record. Terrific drums.

Wayne Fontanz

Loved this song in my teenage years which brings back vivid happy unforgettable memories of those times. Remember meeting a pretty girl named Rosalyn when this song hit the charts. Still love the song today and the memories that go along with it.

Kev O'Carroll

Best RnB band ever, with one of the most charismatic "bad boy" front men as well. The world just aint the same without Phil.

Miyuki Shijisha

R.I.P Phil May...great song, great group.

shelley Ganz

AMAZING!! R. I. P. Phil...We'll miss you...

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