Mrs. Robinson
The Ray Conniff Singers Lyrics
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Jesus loves you more than you will know.
God bless you, please Mrs. Robinson.
Heaven holds a place for those who pray,
Hey, hey, hey
We'd like to know a little bit about your for our files
We'd like to help you learn to help yourself.
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home.
And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson,
Jesus loves you more than you will know.
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson.
Heaven holds a place for those who pray,
Hey, hey, hey
Hide in the hiding place where no one ever goes.
Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes.
It's a little secret just the Robinsons' affair.
Most of all you've got to hide it from the kids.
Koo-koo-ka-choo, Mrs. Robinson,
Jesus loves you more than you will know.
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson.
Heaven holds a place for those who pray,
Hey, hey, hey
The lyrics of The Ray Conniff Singers' "Mrs. Robinson" are filled with layers of meaning, and it will take some effort to interpret the song’s multiple allusions. Essentially, it is a homage to the iconic character Mrs. Robinson from the film "The Graduate." In the song, Simon and Garfunkel express their admiration for the character, whom they see as a woman who is struggling to find meaning in her life. The opening line, "Hey, Mrs. Robinson, Jesus loves you more than you will know," highlights the emptiness she feels and the sense of isolation that often defines her. The reference to Jesus is a metaphor for the love that she can't seem to find, and the hope that she can still find fulfillment in life.
The song's lyrics imply that 'Mrs. Robinson' is troubled, and she needs help. The lyric "We'd like to help you learn to help yourself." expresses the desire of those around her to support and provide guidance. However, the character's struggle is portrayed as being more complicated, as she appears to be hiding something. The lines "Hide in the hiding place where no one ever goes. Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes" suggest some kind of secret affair or behavior she is trying to keep hidden. The repetition of the phrase "hey, hey, hey" further emphasizes the confusion and disorientation that Mrs. Robinson may be experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Mrs. Robinson,
Greetings, Mrs. Robinson,
Jesus loves you more than you will know.
Jesus has immense love for you, beyond what you imagine.
God bless you, please Mrs. Robinson.
May God bless you, Mrs. Robinson.
Heaven holds a place for those who pray,
People who pray have a reserved spot in heaven.
Hey, hey, hey
Cheerful exclamation.
We'd like to know a little bit about your for our files
We're interested in obtaining some information about you that we can add to our records.
We'd like to help you learn to help yourself.
We'd like to guide and teach you how to be self-sufficient.
Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes,
Everyone you observe has a compassionate and understanding gaze.
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home.
Take a leisurely walk outside until you feel comfortable and at ease.
And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson,
A toast to you, Mrs. Robinson,
Hide in the hiding place where no one ever goes.
Conceal yourself in a secluded area where nobody else ventures.
Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes.
Store it in your pantry among your cupcakes.
It's a little secret just the Robinsons' affair.
It's a small confidential matter that only concerns the Robinsons.
Most of all you've got to hide it from the kids.
Above all, you must keep it a secret from the children.
Koo-koo-ka-choo, Mrs. Robinson,
Humorous vocalization directed towards Mrs. Robinson.
Jesus loves you more than you will know.
Jesus has immense love for you, beyond what you imagine.
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson.
May God bless you, Mrs. Robinson.
Heaven holds a place for those who pray,
People who pray have a reserved spot in heaven.
Hey, hey, hey
Cheerful exclamation.
Writer(s): Simon Paul
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