The Trolley Song
Vaughn Monroe feat. Marilyn Duke Lyrics
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"Zing, zing, zing" went my heartstrings
For the moment I saw him I fell
"Thump, thump, thump" went my heartstrings
When he smiled, I could feel the car shake
He tipped his hat, and took a seat
He asked my name I held my breath
I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death
"Buzz, buzz, buzz" went the buzzer
"Plop, plop, plop" went the wheels
"Stop, stop, stop" went my heartstrings
As he started to leave I took hold of his sleeve with my hand
And as if it were planned
He stayed on with me and it was grand
Just to stand with his hand holding mine
All the way to the end of the line
The Trolley Song by Vaughn Monroe feat. Marilyn Duke is a classic song that captures the excitement of a woman falling in love at first sight on a trolley ride. The lyrics describe the experience with a series of onomatopoeias that convey the sounds of the trolley and the singer’s racing heartbeats. She notices a man when he steps onto the trolley and immediately falls for him. Her heart starts beating rapidly, and when he smiles at her, it feels like the whole car is shaking. When he approaches her, she becomes so nervous that she can’t even speak.
As the trolley progresses, the singer’s feelings for the man intensify. When it’s time for him to leave, she can’t bear the thought of being separated from him. She impulsively grabs his sleeve and quickly forms a connection with him. It’s clear that they have an immediate spark, which is heightened by the shared experience of the trolley ride. They continue holding hands until the end of the line.
Overall, The Trolley Song is a charming and romantic depiction of falling in love spontaneously. The lyrics emphasize the excitement and speed of the trolley ride, which mirrors the wildness of the singer’s emotions. The song captures the joy of meeting someone new and forming a deep connection in a short amount of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Clang, clang, clang went the trolley
The sound of the trolley was very distinct
Zing, zing, zing went my heartstrings
I felt an instant connection to the person I saw
For the moment I saw him I fell
I was instantly in love with the person I saw
Thump, thump, thump went my heartstrings
My heart was beating rapidly with excitement
When he smiled, I could feel the car shake
His smile was so charming it made me feel dizzy
He tipped his hat and took a seat
He was polite as he found a place to sit
He said he hoped he hadn't stepped upon my feet
He apologized for potentially stepping on my feet
He asked my name I held my breath
I was nervous when he asked my name
I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death
I was so intimidated that I couldn't say anything
Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer
The buzzer was signaling something on the trolley
Plop, plop, plop went the wheels
The sound of the wheels turning was noticeable
Stop, stop, stop went my heartstrings
I felt like my heart was about to stop when he was leaving
As he started to leave I took hold of his sleeve with my hand
I didn't want him to leave so I held onto his sleeve
And as if it were planned
It seemed like fate brought us together
He stayed on with me and it was grand
It was amazing that he stayed with me
Just to stand with his hand holding mine
It was wonderful to be near him and feel his touch
All the way to the end of the line
We stayed together until the trolley ride was over
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