Somethin' Else
Chasing Dreams: Unrequited Love, Aspirations, and the Thrill of Something Else
Lyrics
A-look-a-there
A remark expressing attention or excitement.
Here she comes
Indicating the arrival of someone.
Here comes that girl again
Referring to a familiar girl approaching.
Wanted to date her since I don't know when
Expressing a desire to date her for a long time.
But she don't notice me when I pass
Not getting noticed by the girl when passing by.
She goes with older guys from out of my class
Observing that she dates older guys from a higher social class.
But that can't stop me from a-thinkin' to myself
Despite obstacles, maintaining positive thoughts.
She's sure fine lookin' man
Admiring the girl's attractive appearance.
She's somethin' else
Concluding that she is exceptionally special.
Hey look-a there
Expressing surprise or admiration.
Across the street
Pointing out a car across the street.
There's a car made just for me
Desiring to own a luxurious car.
To own that car would be a luxury
Acknowledging the current inability to afford the car.
But right now I can't afford the gas
Unable to afford the gas for the desired car.
A brand new convertible is out of my class
Recognizing the car as out of the speaker's class.
But that can't stop me from a-thinkin' to myself
Maintaining positive thoughts despite obstacles.
That car's fine lookin' man
Admiring the fine appearance of the car.
It's somethin' else
Reiterating that the car is something extraordinary.
Hey look-a here
Expressing anticipation and confidence.
Just wait and see
Encouraging a wait-and-see attitude.
Workin' hard and savin' my dough
Working hard and saving money for a goal.
I'll buy that car that I've be wanting so
Expressing the intention to buy the desired car.
Get me that girl and we'll go ridin' around
Anticipating enjoying a ride with the girl.
We'll look real sharp with the white top down
Imagining a stylish appearance with the convertible top down.
I'll keep right on and dreamin' and a-thinkin' to myself
Maintaining dreams and positive thoughts.
When it all comes true, man
Anticipating the realization of dreams.
Wow, that's somethin' else!
Expressing awe at the extraordinary outcome.
Look-a here
Expressing surprise or confusion.
What's all this?
Questioning a situation or observation.
Never thought I'd do this before
Acknowledging unexpected actions.
But here I am a-knockin' on her door
Initiating contact with the girl.
My car's out front and it's all mine
Proudly presenting the speaker's car.
Just a '41 Ford, not a '59
Clarifying that the car is not the latest model.
I got that girl and I'm a-thinkin' to myself
Successfully obtaining the girl and maintaining positive thoughts.
She's sure fine lookin' man
Reiterating the girl's fine appearance.
Wow, she's somethin' else!
Expressing awe at the exceptional nature of the girl.
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