valerie
Zutons (The) Lyrics
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And I look across the water
And I, think of all the things
What you're doing
And through my head I make a picture
'Cause since I've come on home
Well my body's been a mess
And the way you like to dress
Won't you come on over
Stop making a fool out of me
Why won't you come on over
Valerie, Valerie
Did you have to go to jail
Put your house on up for sale?
Did you get a good lawyer?
I hope you didn't catch a tan
I hope you find the right man
Who'll fix it for you
Are you shopping anywhere
Changed the color of your hair
Are you busy?
And did you have to pay the fine
You were dodging all the time are you still dizzy?
'Cause since I've come on home
Well my body's been a mess
And I miss your ginger hair
And the way you like to dress
Won't you come on over
Stop making a fool out of me
Why wont you come on over
Valerie, Valerie, Valerie, Valerie
Well sometimes I go out by myself
And I look across the water
And I, think of all the things
What you're doing
And in my head I make a picture
'Cause since I've come on home
Well my body's been a mess
And I miss your ginger hair
And the way you like to dress
Won't you come on over
Stop making a fool out of me
Why won't you come on over
Valerie, Valerie
Valerie, Valerie, Valerie
The Zutons' song Valerie is about a man who has just come back home and is missing his former lover named Valerie. He goes out by himself and looks across the water, imagining what Valerie is doing and constructing a picture in his head. He asks Valerie to come back to him and stop making a fool out of him. The song also explores the different scenarios that might have happened to Valerie, such as going to jail, putting her house up for sale, getting a good lawyer, and changing the color of her hair. The singer hopes that Valerie finds the right man who can fix everything for her.
The emotion in this song is palpable, and the lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been in a similar situation. It's a universal story of heartbreak and longing, and the upbeat tempo of the music contrasts with the melancholic lyrics, creating a unique sound that is both emotional and danceable.
Line by Line Meaning
Well sometimes I go out by myself
Sometimes the singer goes out alone, without anyone else.
And I look across the water
The singer gazes across the water, which seems to metaphorically separate the singer from the rest of the world.
And I, think of all the things
The singer reflects on a number of different memories and aspects of life.
What you're doing
The singer wonders what someone they care about is up to.
And through my head I make a picture
The singer imagines a scene in their mind that corresponds to what they're thinking about.
'Cause since I've come on home
Since the singer has returned from somewhere, they've been feeling a certain way.
Well my body's been a mess
The singer says they haven't been feeling physically right since they've been back.
And I miss your ginger hair
The singer misses a specific physical feature of someone they care about.
And the way you like to dress
The singer also misses a specific fashion sense someone they care about has.
Won't you come on over
The singer wants the person they care about to come visit them.
Stop making a fool out of me
The singer feels like they're being made a fool of by the person they care about, for some reason.
Why won't you come on over
The singer reiterates their desire for the person they care about to come visit them.
Did you have to go to jail
The singer asks if the person they care about had to go to jail for some reason.
Put your house on up for sale?
The singer asks if the person they care about sold their house for some reason.
Did you get a good lawyer?
The singer is asking if the person they care about got a good lawyer to help with a legal issue.
I hope you didn't catch a tan
The singer expresses a hope that the person they care about hasn't had too much sun exposure.
I hope you find the right man
The singer expresses a hope that the person they care about finds someone who makes them happy.
Who'll fix it for you
The singer suggests that the person they care about needs help with something, and expresses a hope that someone can help them fix it.
Are you shopping anywhere
The singer asks if the person they care about has been out shopping recently.
Changed the color of your hair
The singer asks if the person they care about has changed the color of their hair.
Are you busy?
The singer asks if the person they care about has been busy.
And did you have to pay the fine
The singer asks if the person they care about had to pay a fine for something they did.
You were dodging all the time are you still dizzy?
The singer asks if the person they care about was always avoiding something, and wonders if they're still feeling disoriented or confused as a result.
Valerie, Valerie, Valerie, Valerie
The song ends with the repetition of the person's name, emphasizing the singer's desire to see them again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ABIGAIL HARDING, BOYAN CHOWDHURY, DAVID ALAN MCCABE, RUSSELL THOMAS PRITCHARD, SEAN FRANCIS CALEB PAYNE
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@Mastaace
+Michelle Herrera It would be like comparing Toots & The Maytal's Monkey Man to Amys... or the Clash's.... or Reel Big Fish's.
Original is the slowest,
Amy's is the most upbeat,
RBF is the fastest/hardest,
Clash's is the grimiest (i think its produced at a lower quality but it gives it a distinct 'live' sound)
I'll have my own favourite of the different ones, but would never say one is 'better' than the other.
I had listened to the Amy version a LOT over the past couple years, this is the first time I actually looked for the original.. and I'm surprised at how much I do like it despite it sounding SOOO different. Still probably prefer the Amy version, but that's just blatant homer-ism on my part... this version is still pretty kick ass!
@martinvannostrand8488
These dudes wrote a modern standard and no one gives them credit for it
@TechGorilla1987
I shout it from the rooftops. This band is phenomenal.
@shawnriffhard
They got PAID, PAID, PAID!! So, that probably eases the pain.
@gmonkman
word
@caylabrooke
I'm sure their bank account doesn't care.
@ck9584
Yo you excited for the new album?
I get goosebumps thinking about it. No lie I am not joking I cannot wait. Their new single hit the marks. I think they still got it as a 3 piece with studio musicians
@hortonremstead2115
This song was a big hit in the UK and Amy loved it too, made a cover and made everyone who loved this song love her more in the process.
@lottieanne8588
❤️
@carinedemolin5720
Absolutely. I prefer this one but I'm not offended by Amy's version. No one goes around moaning the Whitney's I will always love you is a cover are they?
@VNeilson100
Don’t worry. Nobody likes the British.