Lyrics
Do wop, do wop ...
Introduction with vocal sounds, setting the tone.
You've got to give, you've got to live
Emphasis on the importance of giving and living.
You've got to show everyone that you know
Encouragement to demonstrate knowledge to others.
Till you know she's beside you
Repetition of the need to be aware of her presence.
Till you know she's beside you
-You've got to shout all about
Stressing the need to share and express loudly.
You've got to tell everyone that you know
Encouragement to inform everyone about what you know.
Till you know she's beside you
Reiteration of being conscious of her presence.
Till you know she's beside you
-'Cause I know just how it feels
Expressing understanding of the emotions involved.
To find that love is real, so real
Reflecting on the genuine and tangible nature of love.
You've got to shout all about
Emphasizing the need to vocalize and share.
You've got to tell everyone that you know
Reiterating the importance of informing others.
Till you know she's beside you
Repeating the idea of being aware of her presence.
Till you know she's beside you
-'Cause I know just how it feels
Acknowledging personal understanding of love's authenticity.
To find that love is real, so real
Reaffirming the realness of love.
You've got to give, you've got to live
Repeating the call to give and live.
You've got to show everyone that you know
Emphasizing the importance of showing knowledge.
Till you know she's beside you
Reiteration of the theme of being aware of her presence.
Till you know she's beside you
-Till you know she's beside you
-Till you know she's beside you
-Do wop, do wop ...
Closing with vocal sounds, possibly emphasizing the rhythm.
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