I Saw Her Standing There
V.T.MARVIN/The BEATLES Lyrics
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Well, she was just seventeen
You know what I mean
And the way she looked
Was way beyond compare
So how could I dance with another
Ooh, when I saw her standing there?
Well, she looked at me
And I, I could see
That before too long
I'd fall in love with her
She wouldn't dance with another
Ooh, when I saw her standing there
Well, my heart went, "Boom"
When I crossed that room
And I held her hand in mine
Oh, we danced through the night
And we held each other tight
And before too long
I fell in love with her
Now I'll never dance with another
Ooh, since I saw her standing there
Well, my heart went, "Boom"
When I crossed that room
And I held her hand in mine
Oh, we danced through the night
And we held each other tight
And before too long
I fell in love with her
Now I'll never dance with another
Ooh, since I saw her standing there
Whoa, since I saw her standing there
Yeah, well, since I saw her standing there
The lyrics to The Beatles' song "I Saw Her Standing There" describe the moment when the singer first lays eyes on a girl who catches his attention. He immediately recognizes her beauty and knows that he must dance with her. The lyrics convey a sense of infatuation and excitement as the singer recounts his experience of falling in love with this girl. He explains that he could not bear the idea of her dancing with someone else, as he knew he had to be the one to dance with her. The chorus of the song repeats the moment when the singer first sees her, emphasizing the impact that she has had on him.
The lyrics evoke a youthful energy and enthusiasm, with the singer conveying a sense of urgency and passion for this girl. The use of the phrase "you know what I mean" suggests a shared understanding between the singer and the listener, as if they have both experienced the intense emotions of falling in love at a young age. The repetition of the phrase "Boom" further emphasizes the explosive feelings that the singer is experiencing as he falls for this girl.
Overall, "I Saw Her Standing There" is a catchy, upbeat song that captures the excitement and energy of young love.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four
The song begins with a simple count-in for the band to start together.
Well, she was just seventeen
He describes the girl he saw standing there as being a young seventeen-year-old.
You know what I mean
He assumes the listener understands the attraction to a young and beautiful girl.
And the way she looked
The singer is mesmerized by her appearance.
Was way beyond compare
The girl's appearance is so impressive that it cannot be compared to anything else.
So how could I dance with another
The singer cannot imagine dancing with anyone else at this moment.
Ooh, when I saw her standing there?
The sight of the girl standing there captivated the singer to the point of no return.
Well, she looked at me
The girl noticed the singer looking at her.
And I, I could see
The singer could tell that the girl was interested in him as well.
That before too long
The singer knew that it would not be long before he fell in love with the girl.
I'd fall in love with her
The singer realized he was falling in love with the girl.
She wouldn't dance with another
The singer knew that the girl was only interested in dancing with him.
Ooh, when I saw her standing there
The sight of the girl standing there was the beginning of a love story for the singer.
Well, my heart went, "Boom"
The singer's heart began to race with excitement and anticipation.
When I crossed that room
The singer took a chance and approached the girl he saw standing there.
And I held her hand in mine
The singer took the girl's hand and held it tightly.
Oh, we danced through the night
The singer and the girl danced all night long.
And we held each other tight
The singer and the girl held each other closely.
And before too long
It did not take long for the singer to fall in love with the girl.
I fell in love with her
The singer fell head over heels in love with the girl he saw standing there.
Now I'll never dance with another
The singer knew he found the one and will never dance with anyone else.
Ooh, since I saw her standing there
The singer's life was forever changed after seeing the girl standing there.
Whoa, since I saw her standing there
The singer repeats the line to emphasize the impact the girl had on him.
Yeah, well, since I saw her standing there
The singer repeats the line once more to reinforce the thought that everything changed since he saw her standing there.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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