Do Wah Diddy
Dance of Love: A Musical Tale of Romance and Joy
Lyrics
There he was just a walkin’ down the streets
Describing a man walking down the streets.
Singin’
Introduction to singing.
(Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do)
Repetition of nonsensical syllables in the song.
Snappin’ his fingers and shufflin’ his feet
Portraying the man snapping fingers and shuffling feet, indicating a carefree attitude.
Singin’
Repeating the nonsensical syllables in the song.
(Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
Continued repetition of nonsensical syllables.
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do)
-He looked good
Expressing admiration for the man's appearance.
(He looked good)
-He looked fine
-(He looked fine)
-He looked good
-He looked fine
-And I nearly lost my mind
The narrator is so impressed that it's affecting her mentally.
Before I knew it he was walking next to me
The man starts walking next to the narrator.
Singin’
Describing the natural progression of the encounter with hand-holding and more singing.
(Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do)
-Holdin’ my hand just as natural as can be
-Singin’
-(Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do)
-We walked on
Continuation of the walk, reaching the narrator's door, and sharing a kiss.
(We walked on)
-To my door
-(To my door)
-We walked on to my door
-Then we kissed a little more
-Oh I knew we were falling in love
Realization of falling in love, and the narrator opens up about her dreams.
Yes I did and so I told him all the things I’ve been dreamin’ of
-Now we’re together nearly ev’ry single day
Transition to being together every day, expressing happiness and commitment.
Singin’
-(Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do)
-And we’re so happy and that’s the way we’re gonna stay
-Singin’
Reiteration of nonsensical syllables and the happiness in the relationship.
(Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
-Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do)
-Well I’m his
Confirmation of the relationship and anticipation of wedding bells.
(Well I’m his)
-He’s mine
-(He’s mine)
-I’m his
-He’s mine
-Wedding bells are gonna chime
Anticipation of marriage.
Oh I knew we were falling in love
Reiteration of falling in love and sharing dreams.
Yes I did and so I told him all the things I’ve been dreamin’ of
-(Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
Final repetition of nonsensical syllables, emphasizing the joyous and carefree nature of the relationship.
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
-Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
-Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do)
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