See You Later Alligator
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When I saw my baby walking with another man today
When I saw my baby walking with another man today
When I asked her what's the matter, this is what I heard her say:

See you later alligator, in a while crocodile
See you later alligator, in a while crocodile
Don't you know you're in my way now
Don't you know you cramp my style

She said, I'm sorry pretty daddy, you knew my love is just for you
She said, I'm sorry pretty daddy, you knew my love is just for you
Won't you say that you'll forgive me and say your love for me is true
I said, wait a minute gator, I know you meant it just for play
I said, wait a minute gator, I know you meant it just for playdon't you know
you really hurt me, this is what I have to say

See you later alligator, in a while crocodile
See you later alligator, in a while crocodile
Don't you know you're in my way now
Don't you know you cramp my style

See you later alligator, in a while crocodile
See you later alligator, in a while crocodile

Don't you know you're in my way now
Don't you know you cramp my style

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dr. Feelgood's song See You Later Alligator talk about a man who sees his lover walking with another man and approaches her to ask what's going on with her. Her response to the man is that he's in her way, cramping her style and that she'll see him later, in a while when she's done. The man is hurt and emotional and asks her if her words were just meant to play. The song is catchy, but the lyrics really do convey the emotions of both the man and the woman.

The repetition of "See you later alligator, in a while crocodile" adds to the playful nature of the song, but the tone of the lyrics is more serious. The man is emotionally hurt and accuses the woman of hurting him. There is an underlying element of humor to the lyrics, being that "see you later, alligator" and "in a while, crocodile" are both playful statements. However, the true emotion of the song comes through.

In conclusion, See You Later Alligator by Dr. Feelgood is a catchy song that has underlying emotions conveyed through its lyrics. It brings a light and playful side to the feelings of heartbreak and disappointment.

Line by Line Meaning

When I saw my baby walking with another man today
I observed my significant other walking with another man earlier today.

When I asked her what's the matter, this is what I heard her say
Upon inquiring about what was going on, this is what she responded with.

See you later alligator, in a while crocodile
Goodbye for now, we'll meet again later.

Don't you know you're in my way now
You're causing an obstruction currently.

Don't you know you cramp my style
You're hindering my way of life or inhibiting my personal expression.

She said, I'm sorry pretty daddy, you knew my love is just for you
She apologized, and explained that her affection is solely for me.

Won't you say that you'll forgive me and say your love for me is true
Would you mind telling me you forgive me, and that your devotion to me is authentic.

I said, wait a minute gator, I know you meant it just for play
I said, hold on, I recognize that you didn't mean it seriously.

don't you know you really hurt me
Do you not understand that you've caused me genuine pain.

This is what I have to say
This is the message I have to convey.

See you later alligator, in a while crocodile
Goodbye for now, we'll meet again later.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Robert Charles Guidry

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