Cecilia
Wayne King Lyrics

Little Miss Cecilia Green
Introducing the titular character, Cecilia, as a young girl with a charming name and an enviable physical trait.

Little over sweet sixteen
A confirmation that Cecilia is still very young, just a little over the age of sixteen, which is why she's considered a 'flapper'.

But the cutest flapper that you've ever seen
Emphasizing that Cecilia is not only a flapper, but also the cutest one in the eyes of the singer and other people who have seen her.

When the fellows pass her by
Noting that Cecilia is often approached by boys or young men who happen to walk by her.

She will always wink her eye
Suggesting that Cecilia is quite flirtatious and tends to wink her eye in a playful manner while interacting with these boys.

When she talks to them
Highlighting that Cecilia enjoys socializing with men, which probably contributes to her popularity and reputation as a sweet, attractive girl.

When she walks with them
Imagining a scenario where Cecilia is seen strolling with a guy, underlining that this would probably boost his ego and make other guys feel envious.

This is what they'll cry
Anticipating what guys who see or talk to Cecilia will say to her or about her behind her back.

Does your mother know you're out Cecilia?
Asking Cecilia a rhetorical question that implies she might be disobeying parental rules by hanging out with boys or being out late.

Does she know that I'm about to steal you?
Jokingly suggesting that the artist himself might be interested in 'stealing' Cecilia away from her mother, as if she were an object or a prize.

Oh my when I look in your eyes
Expressing how the singer feels every time he looks into Cecilia's eyes, which are probably very attractive and invite a lot of attention.

Something tells me you and I should get together
Indicating that the artist has a hunch, or an intuition, that Cecilia and he would make a good couple, based on his attraction to her looks and personality.

How bout a little kiss Cecilia
Proposing to Cecilia a simple, innocent act of affection such as a kiss, showing that the singer is trying to be respectful and sweet in his approach to her.

Just a kiss you'll never miss Cecilia
Assuring Cecilia that a single kiss from him would be memorable and pleasant, implying that he is a skilled or passionate kisser.

Why do we two keep on wasting time?
Asking Cecilia a rhetorical question that implies she and the singer should stop delaying and start dating or being more affectionate towards each other, because they are clearly attracted to one another.

Say that you'll be mine
Asking Cecilia to verbalize her commitment or interest in the artist, so that he could be more confident and assertive in his advances.

Many funny things occur
Introducing a new section of the song that describes certain funny or peculiar situations involving Cecilia and the boys who want to date her.

While the boys are courting her
Reminding the listener that Cecilia is often sought after by boys who try to woo her or charm her into liking them.

I refer to one case in particular
Announcing that the next story will be about a specific instance that involved Cecilia and a boy named Joe.

She went with a boy named Joe
Introducing Joe as a person who has a romantic interest in Cecilia and managed to go out with her at least once.

Who was always lisping so
Describing one of Joe's speech patterns, which is a lisp, as a way of creating a recognizable feature or trademark about him.

When he'd ask this miss
Explaining how Joe would express his affection or desire for Cecilia, by asking her for something specific.

For a little kiss it would sound just like this
Imagining how Joe's lisp would affect the way he pronounced 'little kiss', which would make it sound more awkward or funny than intended.

Doeth your mother know you're out The-thiel-yuh
Mocking Joe's lisp by replacing certain consonants with 'th' sounds, particularly in the way he pronounces Cecilia's name as 'The-thiel-yuh' instead of 'Cecilia'.

Doeth thee know that I'm about to thteal 'yuh'
Continuing to tease Joe's lisp by suggesting that he is plotting to 'steal' Cecilia away from her, but saying 'thteal' instead of 'steal'.

I feel very you know tho un-neth-the-tha-ry
Mimicking Joe's lisp once more by saying that the singer feels 'very, you know, so un-neth-the-tha-ry' (or uncomfortable) when he hears Joe try to talk romantically to Cecilia.

Jutht a kith you'll never mith The-thiel-yuh
Suggesting that the singer could offer Cecilia a better, smoother kiss than Joe ever could, and promising that she won't 'mith' it (or miss it) if she accepts his offer.

Oh The-thiel-yuh
Calling Cecilia by her name again, as if to remind the listener and the artist that she is the main focus of the song and the main person the artist is pursuing.

Thay that you'll be mine
Asking Cecilia, for the second time, to declare her interest or love for the artist, indicating that he is not giving up easily and is determined to win her over.