My Girl Josephine
Memories of Love: Billy Vera's Nostalgic Ode to Josephine
Lyrics
Hello Josephine. How do you do?
Greeting to Josephine, asking about her well-being.
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
Recalling a shared past, questioning if Josephine remembers the speaker.
You used to laugh at me and holler "Woo woo woo"
Referencing past laughter and playful expressions ("Woo woo woo").
I used to walk you home
Recollection of walking Josephine home.
I used to hold your hand
Memories of holding hands with Josephine.
You used to use my umbrella ev'ry time it rained
Josephine using the speaker's umbrella during rain.
You used to cry so much it was a crying shame
Noting Josephine's past tendency to cry excessively.
Hello Josephine. How do you do?
Repeating the greeting to Josephine.
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
Reiterating the question of remembrance from line 2.
You used to laugh at me and holler 'Woo woo woo"
Repeating the laughter and playful expressions from line 3.
You used to live over yonder by the railroad track.
Describing Josephine's previous residence by the railroad track.
When it rained you couldn't walk I used to tote you on my back
Recalling carrying Josephine on the speaker's back during rain.
Now you gotta make believe it was a thrill at that.
Suggesting a need for Josephine to pretend it was enjoyable.
Hello Josephine. How do you do?
Repeating the greeting to Josephine.
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
Reiterating the question of remembrance from line 2.
You used to laugh at me and holler 'Woo woo woo"
Repeating the laughter and playful expressions from line 3.
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