Hey, Good Lookin'
Cookin' Up Love: Carl Perkins' Sweet Invitation
Lyrics
Hey, hey, good lookin'
Expression of admiration and attraction
Whatcha got cookin'?
Asking what the person is preparing or planning
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Suggesting cooking together and spending time
Hey, sweet baby
Endearing term for the person
Don't you think maybe
Expressing the possibility of a joint activity
We could find us a brand new recipe?
Suggesting exploring new things together
I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
Listing possessions: a fast car and some money
And I know a spot right over the hill
Knowing a good location for enjoyment
There's soda pop and the dancin's free
Describing a place with refreshments and free dancing
So if you wanna have fun come along with me
Inviting the person to join for a good time
Hey, good lookin'
Reiteration of attraction
Whatcha got cookin'?
Repeating the inquiry about what's being cooked
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Reiterating the suggestion to cook together
I'm free and ready
Expressing availability and readiness
So we can go steady
Proposing a commitment or steady relationship
How's about savin' all your time for me?
Asking the person to dedicate time exclusively
No more lookin'
Declaring an end to searching for others
I know I've been tooken
Acknowledging past mistakes or misunderstandings
How's about keepin' steady company?
Suggesting staying together regularly
I'm gonna throw my date-book over the fence
Symbolic gesture of commitment by discarding a date-book
And find me one for five or ten cents
Expressing a willingness to find a new relationship
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
Intending to preserve memories with the person
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page
Committing to remember and cherish the person
Hey, good lookin'
Reiteration of admiration and attraction
Whatcha got cookin'?
Repeating the inquiry about what's being cooked
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Reiterating the suggestion to cook together
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