So Young
The Ronettes Lyrics

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I have boyfriend
He says I'm his only one
We wanna get married
But we're so young

So young
Can't marry no one
No one

Ooo...

They say our love is
Just a teenage affection
But no one knows
My heart's direction

So young
Can't marry no one
No one
Ooo...

I'm, I'm, I'm, so young
Yeah, yeah, yeah, so young
I'm, I'm, I'm, so young
Can't marry no one
No one
Ooo...

Gotta go now
Cry myself to sleep
My lovin' baby
Will have seen the last of me

So young
Can't marry no one
Can't marry no one

Can't marry no one
Can't marry no one

Overall Meaning

The Ronettes' song "So Young" is a poignant expression of forbidden love that cannot be fulfilled due to the young age of the singers. The song portrays the frustrations and insecurities of young love, its uncertainty and vulnerability, and the ultimate heartbreaking outcome.

The lyrics describe a couple who are in love and want to get married, but they are too young, and their parents won't let them. The young girl expresses her pain and confusion, not understanding why their love cannot be accepted by society. The combination of the soft, slow melody and the Ronettes' haunting vocals evokes a sense of melancholy and despair, as if the song is a lament for a love that cannot be.

The song is universally relatable, resonating with anyone who has ever experienced the frustration of being in love at a young age but unable to pursue it. It shows that sometimes society's rules and expectations can stand in the way of true love and happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

I have boyfriend
I am in a relationship

He says I'm his only one
He claims that I am the only person he wants to be with

We wanna get married
We want to get married

But we're so young
However, we are still very young

So young
We are too young

Can't marry no one
We are not ready for marriage

No one
We cannot commit to anyone yet

Ooo...
Sound effect

They say our love is
Other people claim that our love is

Just a teenage affection
Only a passing phase due to our age

But no one knows
But nobody understands