Hello Stranger
Yvonne Elliman Lyrics
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(shoo-bop, shoo-bop)
Hello, stranger
(ooh) It seems so good to see you back again
How long has it been?
(ooh, seems like a mighty long time)
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh)
Oh-uh-oh, I my, my, my, m
I'm so glad
You stopped by to say "hello" to me
Remember that's the way it used to be
Ooh, it seems like a mighty long time
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh)
Oh-uh-oh
I'm so glad you're here again
Oh-uh-oh
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby
Oh-ahh-uh-oh
If you're not gonna stay
(ooh) Please don't treat me like you did before
Because I still love you so a-a-although
It seems like a mighty long time
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh
It seems like a mighty long time
Oh-uh-oh, I my, my, my, my
I'm so happy that you're here again
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby)
Yvonne Elliman's song "Hello Stranger" is a cheerful and upbeat track about the joy of reuniting with an old flame. The song begins with Elliman's greeting to the stranger, stating that it feels good to see them back again after a long absence. She asks how long it has been since they last met, and it feels like it has been a mighty long time.
Elliman is overjoyed to see her old flame, recalling how things used to be between them. She expresses happiness that they have stopped by to say hello, and it seems like nothing has changed since the last time they saw each other. She feels so grateful for their presence and loves that it feels like they are back to where they were before.
However, she also expresses fear that the stranger may leave just like before. She pleads with the stranger not to treat her the same way they did before, as she still loves them, and it will hurt her if they leave again. Despite the pain they caused her before, she still longs for the stranger's love and hopes they will stay this time. Thus, the song is not just about a happy reunion but also about the fear of losing someone again after finally being reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby)
Singing sound for a rhythmic effect
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop)
Repetition of the singing sound
Hello, stranger
Addressing someone who is not familiar anymore
(ooh) It seems so good to see you back again
Expressing happiness to see someone again
How long has it been?
Asking for the length of time since last meeting
(ooh, seems like a mighty long time)
Feeling like it's been a long time since last meeting
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh)
Repeating the singing sound for emphasis
Oh-uh-oh, I my, my, my, m
Expressing surprise or awe
I'm so glad
Expressing happiness
You stopped by to say "hello" to me
Acknowledging the visit and greeting
Remember that's the way it used to be
Recalling how things were before
Ooh, it seems like a mighty long time
Feeling like it's been a long time since last meeting
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh)
Repeating the singing sound for emphasis
Oh-uh-oh
Expressing surprise or awe
I'm so glad you're here again
Expressing happiness about the presence of the person
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby
Repeating the singing sound for a rhythmic effect
Oh-ahh-uh-oh
Expressing surprise or awe
If you're not gonna stay
Asking if the person plans to leave again soon after arriving
(ooh) Please don't treat me like you did before
Requesting to be treated differently than in the past
Because I still love you so a-a-although
Admitting to still having strong feelings for the person
It seems like a mighty long time
Feeling like it's been a long time since last seeing each other
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh
Repeating the singing sound for emphasis
Oh-uh-oh, I my, my, my, my
Expressing surprise or awe
I'm so happy that you're here again
Expressing happiness about the person's return
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby)
Repeating the singing sound for a rhythmic effect
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARBARA ANN LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mangojulie123
Hello strangers! 😘 Who's here in 2024 just grooving to this 60-year old love song? Yvonne's cover is over 45 years old! Seems like a mighty long time, right? So smash the I❤Yvonne button below:
👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
@breathanysmitten9003
This is a cover?
@mangojulie123
Yes. Originally written and performed by Barbara Lewis in 1963!
@leonelmester8880
Eu em janeiro de 2024.
@paxtonratte6307
I adore this song! 🎶🩷🎶
@oliviaalvarado1080
Simplemente me encanta !!
@dougclem7711
Who is listening in 2024? Me, Saturday night wanting to go back home. Those were the best of days.
@amarosoaresguimaraes7020
Muito boa essa música!!!
Eu viajo no tempo ouvindo ...
@JusticeNotServed
Mr too, love Yvonne Elliman's voice! Remember her most famous song, If I Can't Have You?
@chuntascott529
Translate to English please why put it in another language this is the united states'Incase you forgot🎉