Hey Sue
Sailing Love's Melody with Hey Sue
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Introduction to Verse 1
She said hey there boy, my name is Sue
The speaker is addressed by a girl named Sue who expresses interest in knowing his name.
And I would like to know yours too
Sue wants to know the speaker's name.
Would you like to hold my hand?
Sue asks if the speaker would like to hold her hand.
Would you like to be my man?
Sue asks if the speaker wants to be her man.
Vesrse2:
Introduction to Verse 2
Well hey there Sue, I have no name
The speaker, addressing Sue, mentions not having a name because Sue took it when she left.
She took it when she went away
Sue took the speaker's name when she left.
But I would like to hold your hand
The speaker expresses a desire to hold Sue's hand.
And I would like to be your man
The speaker wants to be Sue's man.
Chorus:
Introduction to Chorus
Well hey there Sue would you follow me
The speaker asks Sue if she would follow him, even across challenging situations.
Across the deepest darkest sea
Reference to a challenging journey across the sea.
If I had nothing to offer you
The speaker ponders offering nothing tangible but a song to Sue.
Except this song that I sing to you
The speaker emphasizes the significance of the song he sings to Sue.
Verse 3:
Introduction to Verse 3
Well hey no name, I'd follow you
The speaker, with no name, expresses willingness to follow Sue wherever the wind takes them.
Wherever the wild wind takes you to
Reference to a journey across various terrains.
Across the sea or desert sands
Specific mention of sea and desert as possible destinations.
As long as you will hold my hand
The speaker's commitment to holding Sue's hand during the journey.
Chorus
Repetition of Chorus
Well hey there Sue place your hand in mine
The speaker invites Sue to place her hand in his, promising to keep it for all time.
And I will keep it for all time
The speaker reiterates the commitment to keep Sue's hand for eternity.
If ever I must be away from you
If separated, Sue is asked to remember the significance of the song.
Remember this song that I sing to you
Repetition of the earlier line about the song's importance if the speaker is away.
Well hey there Sue place your hand in mine
Repetition of the invitation to Sue to place her hand in the speaker's.
And I will keep it for all time
Repetition of the commitment to keep Sue's hand for all time.
If ever I must be away from you
Reiteration of the message for Sue to remember the song if they are apart.
Remember this song that I sing to you
Conclusion, repeating the importance of the song if the speaker must be away from Sue.
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