Hang On Sloopy
Vogues Lyrics
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Hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on
Sloopy is a girl who lives
In a very bad part of town
And everybody there tries
To put my Sloopy down
Sloopy I don't care
'Cause you know Sloopy girl
I'm in love with you
And so I'm singing...
CHORUS
Yeah yeah yeah yeah...
LEAD BREAK
Sloopy let your hair down girl,
Let it run down on me
Sloopy let your hair down girl,
Let it run down on me
Come on Sloopy Come on,
Come on - x 2
Well come on Sloopy Come on,
Come on - x 2
Well it feels so good Come on,
Come on
You know it feels so good Come on,
Come on
Well shake it, shake it,
Shake it Sloopy Come on,
Come on
Well shake it, shake it,
Shake it yeah
Yeah...
CHORUS
"Hang On Sloopy" is a rock and roll song that was recorded by The McCoys in 1965, and later covered by the band Vogue. The song is a tribute to a fictitious girl named Sloopy who lives in a downtrodden neighborhood in the city. The lyrics speak of how everyone in the neighborhood looks down upon her, but the singer loves her anyway. He encourages her to let her hair down and let him take care of her. The chorus speaks of how he wants her to hang on because he's in love with her.
The song is essentially an up-tempo love song with a catchy melody that has stood the test of time. But it's also a song of empowerment for Sloopy. Despite the fact that everyone tries to put her down, she has someone who loves her for who she is, and that's all that matters. The lyrics are simple, but they speak to the universal human desire to be loved and accepted.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on
The singer urges Sloopy to hold on and keep going, despite the difficulties she faces.
Sloopy is a girl who lives
The song introduces Sloopy, a girl who lives in a rough neighborhood where people look down on her.
In a very bad part of town
The area where Sloopy lives is dangerous and has a high crime rate.
And everybody there tries
Everyone in Sloopy's neighborhood tries to bring her down and make her feel inferior.
To put my Sloopy down
People in the neighborhood criticize Sloopy and try to make her feel bad about herself.
Sloopy I don't care
The singer doesn't care about Sloopy's family background, social status, or what others think of her.
What your daddy do
The singer is not concerned with Sloopy's father's occupation or reputation.
'Cause you know Sloopy girl
Sloopy knows that the singer loves and accepts her for who she is, regardless of her circumstances.
I'm in love with you
The singer has strong feelings for Sloopy and wants her to know that he cares about her.
And so I'm singing...
The singer expresses his love and support for Sloopy through his music and lyrics.
Sloopy let your hair down girl,
The singer wants Sloopy to relax and be herself, without worrying about what others think.
Let it run down on me
The singer wants to be close to Sloopy and share in her experiences and emotions.
Come on Sloopy Come on,
The singer encourages Sloopy to take risks, be confident, and not give up.
Come on - x 2
The singer repeats this phrase for emphasis and encouragement.
Well it feels so good Come on,
The singer enjoys being with Sloopy and wants to continue spending time with her.
You know it feels so good Come on,
The singer reiterates that he is having a positive experience with Sloopy and wants to continue the relationship.
Well shake it, shake it,
The singer wants Sloopy to dance and express herself freely.
Shake it Sloopy Come on,
The singer specifically asks Sloopy to dance and move her body.
Well shake it, shake it,
The singer repeats this phrase for emphasis.
Shake it yeah
The singer continues to encourage Sloopy to dance and move her body to the music.
CHORUS
The refrain of the song, which encourages Sloopy to hang on and not give up.
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.