Give Him A Great Big Kiss
The Shangri-Las Lyrics


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When I say I'm in love, you best believe I'm in love, L-U-V!

Here comes my guy walking down the street
Look how he walks with a dancing beat (da-da-da-da-da)
Thick wavy hair, a little too long (da-da-da-da-da)
All day long he's singing his song
And when I see him in the street
My heart takes a leap and skips a beat
Gonna walk right up to him
Give him a great big kiss, mwah!
Tell him that I love him, tell him that I care
Tell him that I'll always be there

Well, what color are his eyes?
I don't know, he's always wearing shades
Is he tall?
Well, I've got to look up
Yeah? well I hear he's bad
Hmm, he's good-bad, but he's not evil
Tell me more, tell me more

Big bulky sweaters to match his eyes (tell me more)
Dirty fingernails (tell me more)
Oh boy, what a prize (tell me more)
Tight, tapered pants, high button shoes (he's so cool)
He's always looking like he's got the blues (he's so cool)
And when I see him in the street
My heart takes a leap and skips a beat
Gonna walk right up to him
Give him a great big kiss, mwah!
Tell him that I love him, tell him that I care
Tell him that I'll always be there

Is he a good dancer?




Whaddayamean, is he a good dancer?
Well, how does he dance?
Close, very, very close!

Overall Meaning

The Shangri-Las's Give Him a Great Big Kiss is a love song where the singer is very much in love and infatuated with a man she sees on the street. The song starts with the singer proclaiming her love and the confidence that comes with it; when she says she's in love, she means it. The singer describes her love interest's appearance in detail, but she doesn't know the color of his eyes because he's always wearing shades. She's head over heels in love, and her heart skips a beat when she sees him on the street. The singer then goes on to express her intention to approach him, give him a kiss and express her love for him. The song ends with the singer being asked if her love interest is a good dancer, and she responds by saying that he dances very close.


The lyrics of Give Him a Great Big Kiss portray the singer's infatuation and hint at her desire to be close to her love interest. She wants to express her love to him and be with him, and she doesn't care much about his physical features or even his dancing skills. The song's upbeat and catchy melody add to the sense of excitement and joy in the singer's emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

When I say I'm in love, you best believe I'm in love, L-U-V!
I'm not just saying it, I mean it; I'm in love with all of my heart.


Here comes my guy walking down the street
My boyfriend is walking towards me in public.


Look how he walks with a dancing beat (da-da-da-da-da)
His walk is rhythmic and musical.


Thick wavy hair, a little too long (da-da-da-da-da)
He has thick wavy hair that is a little long.


All day long he's singing his song
He sings all day long.


And when I see him in the street
When I catch a glimpse of him in public.


My heart takes a leap and skips a beat
I get an excited feeling in my chest.


Gonna walk right up to him
I'll approach him immediately.


Give him a great big kiss, mwah!
I'll give him a passionate kiss.


Tell him that I love him, tell him that I care
I'll express my love and concern to him.


Tell him that I'll always be there
I'll always be available for him.


Big bulky sweaters to match his eyes (tell me more)
He wears bulky sweaters that match his eye color.


Dirty fingernails (tell me more)
His nails are not clean.


Oh boy, what a prize (tell me more)
What a treasure he is!


Tight, tapered pants, high button shoes (he's so cool)
He is very stylish, wearing tight, tapered pants and high button shoes.


He's always looking like he's got the blues (he's so cool)
He looks cool and aloof, like he's a little sad.


Is he a good dancer?
Is his dancing skillful?


Whaddayamean, is he a good dancer?
What exactly do you mean by asking me that?


Well, how does he dance?
What is his dance style or signature moves?


Close, very, very close!
He dances in a way that involves being in close proximity to his partner.




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Written by: GEORGE MORTON

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THE SHANGRI-LAS
Give Him A Great Big Kiss Lyrics
When I say I'm in love, you best believe I'm in love, L-U-V!

Here comes my guy walking down the street
Look how he walks with a dancing beat (da-da-da-da-da)
Thick wavy hair, (da-da-da-da-da) a little too long
All day long he's singing his song
And when I see him in the street
My heart takes a leap and skips a beat
Gonna walk right up to him
Give him a great big kiss, mwah!
Tell him that I love him, tell him that I care
Tell him that I'll always be there

Well, what color are his eyes?
I don't know, he's always wearing shades
Is he tall?
Well, I've got to look up
Yeah? well I hear he's bad
Hmm, he's good-bad, but he's not evil
Tell me more, tell me more

Big bulky sweaters to match his eyes (tell me more)
Dirty fingernails (tell me more)
Oh boy, what a prize (tell me more)
Tight, tapered pants, high button shoes (he's so cool)
He's always looking like he's got the blues (he's so cool)
And when I see him in the street
My heart takes a leap and skips a beat
Gonna walk right up to him
Give him a great big kiss, mwah!
Tell him that I love him, tell him that I care
Tell him that I'll always be there
SONGWRITERS
GEORGE MORTON

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All comments from YouTube:

@moogie242x

“He’s good bad, but he’s not evil “is one of my favorite lyrics of all time

@Philliben1991

The Black Lips have an album called "Good, Bad not Evil'. Never made the connection before.

@gumballthechewy

Ahh yes, we call that chaotic neutral!

@MondoTrashoCa

Its the perfect description for that guy/girl we all wanted in secret lol

@msromo

My favorite Shangri-Las song. RIP Mary Weiss.

@francesfarmer736

Mine too! I have the single and sing it with all the body movements 🎶🎤

@politicoinutil

Es clavada y no conocía hasta ahora la de las Shangri-Las

@roseyc.5846

RIP, beautiful Mary. I'm so sad..😪💔

@EuphoniaPooch

that drum fill coming out of "great big big kiss" is awesome

@leahflower9924

If it wasnt for the Shangri Las would Blondie exist? lol

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