A Date With Jerry
Wanda Jackson Lyrics


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I''ve got a date with jerry
and wouldn't they die if they knew
i know where from nothing
and Jerry's the key of the school
everyone's excited
about the prom tonight
and when i wasn't invited
i cried but that's all right
i've got a date with Jerry
no matter how crazy it seems
and i'll be there with Jerry




tonight at the prom in my dreams
i'll be at the prom in my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wanda Jackson's song "A Date with Jerry" are about a young girl who is excited to finally have a date with the popular boy in school, Jerry. She knows that if her peers found out about her date, they would be shocked as she comes from nothing and is not part of their popular crowd. Despite not being invited to the prom, the girl is content that she has a date with Jerry and will be at the prom in her dreams. The song highlights the idea of status and how it can affect one's social life in high school.


The lyrics offer a relatable view of teenage life and the desire to fit in and be accepted. The girl's excitement and dreamy nature are common feelings among teenagers. The song also touches on the idea of rebellion against societal norms - the girl is going against the norm by going out with Jerry, who is not part of her social class. Therefore, the song represents the idea that true acceptance can come from being true to oneself and finding joy in unlikely places.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got a date with Jerry
I have a planned meeting with Jerry.


and wouldn't they die if they knew
It would be a shocking and possibly unacceptable news if the others knew.


i know where from nothing
I am from a humble background with no status or wealth.


and Jerry's the key of the school
Jerry is one of the most popular and influential persons in the school.


everyone's excited
The people in the school are very enthusiastic and looking forward to something.


about the prom tonight
They are excited about the prom that is happening tonight.


and when i wasn't invited
I did not receive an invitation to attend the prom.


i cried but that's all right
I was upset but I have accepted the situation.


i've got a date with Jerry
I have a planned meeting with Jerry.


no matter how crazy it seems
Even if it seems irrational or silly, I still have a planned meeting with Jerry.


and i'll be there with Jerry
I will be present at the same location as Jerry.


tonight at the prom in my dreams
In my imagination, I will attend the prom with Jerry tonight.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CINDY WALKER

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