Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
The Yardbirdsㄭ Lyrics
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Good morning, little schoolgirl.
Can I go home with you?
Won't you let me go home with you,
So I can hug, hug, squeeze, squeeze?
If you let me I can tease you baby.
Hey, hey hey hey. Hey hey hey hey. Hey, yeah.
Let's dance, little schoolgirl.
Won't you let me take you to the hop, hop,
Have a party at the soda shop
So we can do the twist, do the stroll
To the music of the rock 'n' roll.
Hey, hey hey hey. Hey hey hey hey. Hey, yeah.
Good morning, little schoolgirl.
Good morning, little schoolgirl.
Can I go home with you?
Won't you let me go home with you,
So I can hug, hug, squeeze, squeeze?
If you let me I can tease you baby.
Hey, hey hey hey. Hey hey hey hey. Hey, yeah.
Good morning, little schoolgirl.
Good morning, little schoolgirl.
Can I go home with you?
Won't you let me go home with you?
Tell your mama and your papa that I love you.
Tell your sisters and your brother that I love you.
Hey, hey hey hey. Hey, hey hey hey.
Hey, hey hey hey. Hey, hey hey hey.
"Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" is a song by The Yardbirds that was originally recorded by Sonny Boy Williamson II in the 1930s. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Van Morrison and Jonny Lang. The lyrics of the song are relatively simple and revolve around a man trying to impress a young schoolgirl so that she'll let him accompany her home. The man is very forward in his approach, suggesting that they hug and squeeze, and teasing her with the possibility of his affection.
The lyrics of the song have been widely interpreted, with some people seeing it as a straightforward ode to young love, and others interpreting it as a more sinister commentary on the predatory behavior of some men towards young women. The line "If you let me I can tease you baby" has been especially controversial, with some seeing it as a playful expression of flirtation, and others seeing it as a thinly veiled suggestion of sexual coercion.
The song has endured despite these controversies, partly due to the catchy melody and upbeat guitar riffs that characterize The Yardbirds' version of the tune. The song has been used in a number of films and television shows over the years, including 1991's "The Commitments" and the television series "The Sopranos." The song is a classic example of the blues-rock genre that The Yardbirds helped to define, and remains a beloved tune for many music fans to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning, little schoolgirl.
The singer greets a young woman who is still in school.
Can I go home with you?
The singer asks if he can accompany her back to her house.
Won't you let me go home with you,
The singer repeats his request, hoping the young woman will agree.
So I can hug, hug, squeeze, squeeze?
The artist hints at his desire for physical intimacy with the young woman.
If you let me I can tease you baby.
The artist suggests that he can seduce the young woman if she allows him to come home with her.
Hey, hey hey hey. Hey hey hey hey. Hey, yeah.
A repeated refrain that adds energy to the song.
Let's dance, little schoolgirl.
The singer invites the young woman to dance with him.
Won't you let me take you to the hop, hop,
The artist suggests they go to a dance party or event.
Have a party at the soda shop
The artist proposes they celebrate at a place where they can get refreshments.
So we can do the twist, do the stroll
The artist intends to dance with the young woman to popular music styles of the time.
To the music of the rock 'n' roll.
The singer specifies that the music they will dance to is a popular genre of the time.
Tell your mama and your papa that I love you.
The artist professes his love to the young woman and wants her to inform her parents.
Tell your sisters and your brother that I love you.
The singer wants her siblings to know that he has feelings for their sister.
Hey, hey hey hey. Hey, hey hey hey. Hey, hey hey hey. Hey, hey hey hey.
The repeated refrain continues to add energy to the song until it ends.
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@warrendemartini6533
Alvin Lee was one of the greats. This was 10th grade for me. Stoned to the bone .. take me back lord I wanna relive my days rock on to all the greats ❤
@videoogler
Everyone in this band was a top notch musician. Alvin is definitely my all time favorite guitar player.
@BuckrBill
Rick Lee was an incredibly underrated drummer, he was exceptionally good.
@Teachering
Yes, he was a good player. He was also my introduction to the Gibson ES335.
@patriciastone3501
Yup. Alvin has no peers. Doubt if he ever will at this point.
@howardmarks8647
Leo Lyons and Chick Churchill were also unsung TYA members. TYA was a one-in-a-million combo of very talented indivuduals.
@loriematthews6418
500 years after. Would STILL be amazing.
@seanmackenzie8726
Alvin Lee rest in peace!!
@jarettkuhn1399
People keep typing that Alvin Lee was most underrated. He was voted fastest guitar player back in the early seventies. Yes lots of people today have no idea who he is or who TYA is. Only great ears know of them. Thus everyone on this site qualifies.
@Tessmage_Tessera
LOL he wasn't underrated back in our day. Far from it. Ten Years After were one of the high points of Woodstock.