You Never Can Tell
Teenage Love Unveiled: A Musical Tale of Life's Surprises
Lyrics
It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished them well
Describes a teenage wedding, and elders offering good wishes.
You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
Observation that Pierre genuinely loves the young lady.
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell,
The newlyweds announce their marriage with the chapel bell.
"see'est la vie", say the old folks, it go to show you never can tell
Expression of the unpredictable nature of life, using "see'est la vie" (such is life).
They furnished off an apartment with a two room Roebuck sale
They set up a home with items from a Roebuck sale.
The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale,
Describes their modest lifestyle with TV dinners and ginger ale in the refrigerator.
But when Pierre found work, the little money comin' worked out well
Initially, finances are tight, but Pierre finding work improves their situation.
"see'est la vie", say the old folks, it go to show you never can tell
Reiteration of life's unpredictability.
They had a hi-fi phono, boy, did they let it blast
They enjoy music with a hi-fi phono and a large collection of records.
Seven hundred little records, all rock, and rhythm and jazz
Details the variety of music genres in their record collection.
But when the sun went down, the rapid tempo of the music fell
As night falls, the music's pace slows down.
"see'est la vie", say the old folks, it go to show you never can tell
Reflects on life's uncertainties despite enjoyable moments.
They bought a souped-up jitney, was a cherry red '53,
They buy a stylish car and travel to New Orleans to celebrate their anniversary.
Drove down to New Orleans to celebrate the anniversary
Specifics about the car being a cherry red '53 model.
It was there where Pierre was married to the lovely mademoiselle
Recalls the place where Pierre and the lady got married.
"see'est la vie", say the old folks, it go to show you never can tell
Reiterates the theme of life's unpredictability.
They had a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished them well
Repetition of the description of the teenage wedding and well wishes.
You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
Reiteration of Pierre's genuine love for the lady.
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell,
Repetition of the announcement of marriage with the chapel bell.
"see'est la vie", say the old folks, it go to show you never can tell
Final statement on life's unpredictability using "see'est la vie."
"see'est la vie", say the old folks, it go to show you never can tell
Reiteration of the unpredictable nature of life by the old folks.
"see'est la vie", say the old folks, it go to show you never can tell
Final repetition emphasizing life's unpredictable nature.
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