So Long Dearie
So Long Dearie: A Sassy Farewell to Heartbreak
Lyrics
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Expressing farewell and departure
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Repetition emphasizes the finality of the goodbye
Don't try to stop me, Horace, please
Asking Horace not to intervene or persuade
Wave your little hand and whisper so long dearie
Encouraging a simple and casual farewell
You ain't gonna see me anymore
Declaring the end of the speaker's presence
And when you discover that your life is dreary
Suggesting that Horace will realize life's monotony
Don't you come knockin' at my door
Warning Horace against seeking reconciliation
'Cause I'll be all dolled up and singin' that song
Indicating a transformation and readiness for a new beginning
That says, "You dog, I told you so"
Anticipating satisfaction in proving a point
So wave your little hand and whisper so long dearie
Repeating the casual farewell with a touch of sarcasm
Dearie, should have said so long, so long ago
Expressing regret for not saying goodbye earlier
Because you've treated me so rotten and rough
Highlighting mistreatment and harsh behavior
I've had enough of feelin' low
Conveying a sense of emotional exhaustion
So wave your little hand and whisper, so long dearie
Repeating the casual farewell with emphasis on departure
Dearie would have said so long, so long ago
Reiterating regret for a delayed farewell
For I can hear that Choo Choo callin' me on
Introducing a new opportunity or chapter in life
To a fancy new address
Describing a promising destination
Yes, I can hear that Choo Choo callin' me on
Repeating the theme of a hopeful journey
On board that Happiness Express
Symbolizing a positive and joyful future
I'm gonna learn to dance and drink and smoke a cigarette
Listing activities representing freedom and independence
I'm goin' as far away from Yonkers as a girl can get
Expressing a desire to distance oneself from current circumstances
So and on those cold winter nights, Horace
Addressing Horace directly, indicating a cold response
You can snuggle up to your cash register
Humorously suggesting an unconventional companion (cash register)
It's a bit lumpy but it rings, don't come knockin'
Playfully acknowledging the imperfections of the situation
I'll be all dolled up and singin' that song
Reiterating the transformed state and confidence
That says, "You dog, I told you so"
Emphasizing the satisfaction of being proven right
So Horace, you will find your life a sad old story
Predicting a melancholic and regretful future for Horace
You'll be livin' in that lonesome territory
Describing a lonely and desolate existence for Horace
When you see your Dolly shuffle off to glory
Imagining a triumphant departure to glory for the speaker
Oh, I should have said so long
Expressing the belated farewell
How could I have been wrong?
Reflecting on the correctness of the decision to part ways
Oh, I should have said so long
Repeating the sentiment of a delayed goodbye
So long ago
Concluding the farewell, emphasizing the passage of time
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