Carol
Dancing Through Love's Maze: Chuck Berry's Carol
Lyrics
Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
Warning Carol not to allow someone to take her heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day
Expressing determination to learn dancing regardless of the time required
Climb into my machine so we can cruise on out
Inviting Carol to get into his car so they can leave together
I know a swingin' little joint where we can jump and shout
Mentioning a lively place where they can have fun
It's not too far back off the highway, not so long a ride
Describing the location as close and easily reachable
You park your car out in the open, you can walk inside
Instructing to park the car openly and enter the place
A little cutie takes your hat and you can thank her, ma'am
Describing a person who assists upon arrival
Every time you make the scene you find the joint is jammed
Noting that the place is usually crowded when visited
Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
Repeated warning to Carol to safeguard her heart
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day
Reiterating the determination to learn dancing
And if you want to hear some music like the boys are playin'
Suggesting interest in listening to music being played by others
Hold tight, pat your foot, don't let 'em carry it away
Encouraging to enjoy the music and rhythm without holding back
Don't let the heat overcome you when they play so loud
Advising not to be overwhelmed by the volume of the music
Oh, don't the music intrigue you when they get a crowd
Expressing fascination with the atmosphere created by a crowd and music
You can't dance, I know you wish you could
Acknowledging inability to dance but admiring Carol's dancing skills
I got my eyes on you baby, 'cause you dance so good
Expressing admiration for Carol's dancing abilities
Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
Repeated advice to Carol to protect her heart
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day
Reaffirming the determination to learn dancing
Don't let him steal your heart away
Repeated warning not to let someone steal her heart
I've got to learn to dance if it takes you all night and day
Expressing commitment to learn dancing even if it takes all night
Oh Carol
Ending with a repetition of Carol's name
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