If You Knew Susie
Tiny Hill and His Orchestra Lyrics

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I have got a sweetie known as Susie
In the words of Shakespeare she's a "wow"
Though all of you may know her, too
I'd like to shout right now

Suzie has a perfect reputation
No one ever saw her on a spree
Nobody knows where Susie goes

Nobody knows but me

If you knew Susie, like I know Susie
Oh! Oh! Oh! What a girl
There's none so classy
As this fair lassie
Oh! Oh! Holy Moses, what a chassis
We went riding, she didn't balk
Back from Yonkers
I'm the one that had to walk
If you knew Susie, like I know Susie
Oh! Oh! What a girl!

If you knew Susie, like I know Susie
Oh! Oh! Oh! What a girl
She wears long tresses
And nice tight dresses
Oh! Oh!
What a future she possesses
Out in public
How she can yawn
In a parlour, you would think the war was on

If you knew Susie, like I know Susie
Oh! Oh! What a girl!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tiny Hill and His Orchestra's song "If You Knew Susie" depict the singer's admiration for a girl named Susie. The first stanza introduces Susie, describing her as "a wow" in the words of Shakespeare and acknowledging that others may know her as well. However, the singer claims that he is the only one who knows where Susie goes. This implies that there is a level of intimacy between the singer and Susie that others do not share.

The second stanza focuses on Susie's reputation, stating that she has a perfect one and has never been seen on a spree. However, the singer once again claims exclusivity, stating that nobody else knows where Susie goes. The chorus of the song repeated twice, and it is an extravagant description of Susie's beauty and personality. The singer claims that there is none so classy as Susie, and her future is bright, alluding to her potential success.

The third and final stanza provides more insights into Susie's personality. She is described as wearing long tresses and nice tight dresses. In public, she can yawn, and in a parlour, it would seem like the war was on. Once again, the chorus is repeated, emphasizing Susie's beauty and desirability, and the song ends on this note. Overall, the lyrics of "If You Knew Susie" are an ode to Susie's beauty and an expression of the singer's desire for her.

Line by Line Meaning

I have got a sweetie known as Susie
I am in a romantic relationship with a woman named Susie

In the words of Shakespeare she's a "wow"
Susie is an incredibly attractive woman, to the point where even Shakespeare would be impressed

Though all of you may know her, too
It's possible that others are familiar with Susie as well

I'd like to shout right now
I feel compelled to express my admiration for Susie publicly

Suzie has a perfect reputation
Susie is highly respected and admired by others

No one ever saw her on a spree
Susie is not known for engaging in reckless or careless behavior

Nobody knows where Susie goes
Susie's whereabouts are unknown to most people

Nobody knows but me
I am the only person who is aware of Susie's whereabouts

If you knew Susie, like I know Susie
If you were as acquainted with Susie as I am

Oh! Oh! Oh! What a girl
She is truly wonderful and exceptional

There's none so classy
Susie has an unparalleled sense of elegance and sophistication

As this fair lassie
There is no other woman quite like Susie

Oh! Oh! Holy Moses, what a chassis
She has an incredibly attractive figure that is worth celebrating

We went riding, she didn't balk
We went for a ride together and she didn't hesitate or complain

Back from Yonkers, I'm the one that had to walk
When we returned from our ride, I had to walk back because there was only one method of transportation

She wears long tresses
Susie has long hair

And nice tight dresses
Susie often wears form-fitting clothing

Oh! Oh!
I am filled with excitement and admiration

What a future she possesses
Susie is destined for great things

Out in public
When she is in a public setting

How she can yawn
Susie has a habit of yawning in front of others

In a parlour, you would think the war was on
When Susie yawns in a more formal setting, it can feel disruptive and out of place

Oh! Oh! What a girl!
Once again, Susie is a truly remarkable woman

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: B.G. DESYLVA, JOSEPH MEYER

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