It Tickles
Tickling Hearts: Buck Owens' Playful Ode to Love and Laughter
Lyrics
Well when I was a growin' up I was a pip I growed me a mustache on my lip
Reflecting on childhood, the speaker grew a mustache, hoping to attract attention.
It wasn't very sticky mostly fuzz I thought I'd give all the girls a buzz
The mustache wasn't impressive, just fuzz, and the speaker wanted to impress girls.
I got real sweet on a nellie wills I drove that country girl back in the hills
The speaker developed feelings for Nellie Wills, a country girl from the hills.
I asked her once if I could give her a peck
Asked Nellie for a kiss (peck).
She said (if you can beat me to the old hay stack)
Nellie challenges the speaker to a race to the hay stack for a kiss.
Well I beat her there and I hugged her tight I turned loose all of my dynamite
The speaker wins the race, kisses Nellie passionately, releasing his "dynamite."
I swear my kiss was a pretty lush she smiled real big and begin to blush
The kiss is delightful; Nellie smiles and blushes.
(It tickles it tickles I like it but it sure feels funny) It's a ticklin' me
The speaker describes the sensation of the kiss as ticklish but enjoyable.
Well I got me a name in the neighborhood the girls all liked me I knew they would
Having gained popularity, the speaker explores the impact of his mustache.
I let it grow for a month or two just to see what I could do
The speaker lets the mustache grow to experiment with its effects.
There was a girl named Fanny Smith told me she didn't like to kiss
Fanny Smith claims not to like kissing, but the speaker surprises her.
I caught her off guard and I didn't miss (I didn't know it would feel like this)
The unexpected kiss has a profound effect on Fanny, and the speaker didn't anticipate the feeling.
Well her eyes bugged out and her face turned white
Fanny's reaction is intense, with wide eyes and a pale face.
She helped me out with all of her might
Fanny helps the speaker, and her reaction is significant.
I swear it took her breath away she giggled and I heard her say
The kiss takes Fanny's breath away, and she giggles.
(It tickles it tickles I like it but it sure feels funny) It's a ticklin' me
The ticklish and funny sensation is reiterated by Fanny.
Well now I guess I pert'near run 'em wild they all went crazy over my style
The speaker's kissing reputation spreads, and others praise his skills.
Said I was the best around the kissinest man they'd ever found
People declare the speaker the best kisser around.
The good ol' days are here again I used to do it and I still can
The speaker reminisces about the good old days and his kissing prowess.
Said a widder that I know (I guess you'll never get too old)
A widow acknowledges the speaker's enduring charm and skills.
Well I guess I've got that ol' knowhow you ought to see me in action now
The speaker boasts about retaining his kissing expertise and his actions.
My kiss has still got that ol' zing the widder said I ain't lost a thing
The widow confirms the speaker's continued ability, emphasizing his "zing."
(It tickles it tickles I feel just like I'm numb again) It's a ticklin' me
The speaker still feels the ticklish sensation, expressing a rejuvenated numbness.
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