Here Comes Charlie
U.S. Armed Forces Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I know I can't wait until
Hallelujah, here she comes
I see you're dressed in black
I guess I'm not coming back
Hallelujah, here she comes
On the wrong side of town
You get so high
That you can't come down
(Yeah)
I see the road is rough
You know I'm not giving up
Hallelujah, here she comes
I know where the lady goes
I know she got a ring on her toes
Hallelujah, here she comes
Born and raised
On the wrong side of town
You get so high
That you can't come down
I'm going higher, higher, higher
Higher, higher, higher
Higher, higher, higher
Higher, higher, higher
I'm gonna be there
When that light's gonna shine
I'm gonna be there
When her heart kindles next to mine
I'm gonna be
Here she comes
Yeah here she comes
I see you're dressed to kill
I know I can't wait until
Hallelujah, here she comes
I see you're dressed in black
I guess I'm not coming back
Hallelujah, here she comes
Born and raised
In the wrong side of town
You get so high
You can't come down
I'm gonna be there
Higher, higher, higher
Gonna get higher, higher, higher
Gonna get higher, higher, higher
Higher, higher, higher
I'm gonna be there
When that light's gonna shine
I'm gonna be there
When that light's gonna shine
Hallelujah, here she comes
Here she comes
The lyrics of "Here Comes Charlie" by the U.S. Armed Forces express a sense of anticipation and even obsession with a woman who is expected to arrive. The first two stanzas are repeated twice throughout the song, and together they paint a picture of the woman's appearance - she is "dressed to kill" and "dressed in black." However, there is a sense of foreboding in the second line of the second stanza, which suggests that the singer may not survive the encounter, as he realizes "I guess I'm not coming back." Despite this, the refrain "Hallelujah, here she comes" repeats throughout the song, perhaps indicating the singer's optimism and excitement.
The rest of the song is made up of verses that describe the woman in more detail, as well as references to her background ("Born and raised on the wrong side of town") and her apparent drug use ("You get so high that you can't come down"). The final verse is particularly interesting, as it suggests that the singer is determined to be with the woman despite any obstacles. The repetition of "gonna get higher" and "I'm gonna be there" evokes a sense of determination and almost desperation, as if the singer is willing to risk everything for a chance to be with this woman.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you're dressed to kill
I notice that you are dressed elaborately, suggesting that you are ready for action and ready to do your duty
I know I can't wait until
I am aware that my anticipation for what's to come is building and I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of my team
Hallelujah, here she comes
I am elated and excited that our team is arriving at the location to start the mission
I see you're dressed in black
I observe that you are dressed covertly, suggesting that we must operate with stealth and secrecy
I guess I'm not coming back
I acknowledge that the mission is intense and carries a high risk, it is possible that not everyone will return alive
Born and raised
Since childhood, I have lived
On the wrong side of town
In a bad and dangerous area
You get so high
You become confident and motivated to achieve the mission's objectives
That you can't come down
That motivation become unyielding until the mission's objectives are completed
I know where the lady goes
I have knowledge of the enemy's movements and planned actions
I know she got a ring on her toes
I recognize the enemy's tactics and I am prepared to counter them
I'm going higher, higher, higher
I am pushing myself to new heights in the mission and accomplishing our goals.
I'm gonna be there
I will be present, committed, and ready to engage when the mission calls for it.
When that light's gonna shine
When the opportunity for success presents itself, I will be there to seize it.
When her heart kindles next to mine
Only when the mission is successfully completed, will I be able to celebrate and reflect on the team's accomplishments.
Here she comes
The enemy is approaching and it is time for us to take action.
Gonna get higher, higher, higher
I am determined to continue pushing ourselves to new achievements in the mission.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL ; HEWSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kent Hefele
What I expected: An adaption of Flowers for Algernon
What I got: Flowers for Algernon and STAINLESS STEEL
David May
Mid 20th century US when steel industry was still strong.
Robert Hurd
I've seen a lot of movies based on this excellent actor to pick for the part made of great impression to me growing up and to be honest I think Jim Carrey the actor can play this part with no problem if he does something such as that it would be a great honor to watch it
Jim Vines Presents...
Excellent. Great performances.
Steve Burstein
This is probably better than the movie.
Robert Hurd
In my lifetime right now I can identify with the character in this movie because it's something I have to deal with because of the Love canal I'm biologically altered just enough to be like one of those rats in the maze but I have attributes that no one believes in but those who are affected by it are saved by theft or mishap
Michael Hoffman
sorry bout love canal my friend
Nicholas Janke
The 1968 film and short story were FAR superior to this! Though it is interesting that this version ends with a suggestion that Charly might one day regain his intelligence. It's also interesting how in the film the filmmakers changed the character of the love interest. I did not like the scenes of the scientists agreeing to kill the mouse for dissection! Sorry but that scene I didn't like at all!
Steve Burstein
Interesting that they added a ray of hope for Charlie at the end, which I don't think is in the book, and certainly isn't in the movie.
Elliot Kaleb
@Elon Imran Happy to help xD