Dolly
Yearning Melody: Helena Ruth's Dolly Echoes Love's Persistence
Lyrics
Dolly, oh Dolly... Won’t you be my baby?
Expressing a desire for a romantic connection with someone named Dolly.
Dolly, I’ve loved you... Since I first knew of you
Affirmation of long-standing love for Dolly since the speaker first became aware of her.
And if I had your number, I’d call...
Speculating on the hypothetical scenario of having Dolly's phone number.
Every day, you know I would
Expressing a commitment to calling Dolly every day if the opportunity arose.
And when you build up fences, so tall...
Referencing Dolly's actions of setting up emotional barriers, portrayed as metaphorical fences.
I’d crawl up your neighbors’ tree
Expressing a willingness to go to great lengths, like climbing a tree, to catch a glimpse of Dolly.
Just to see that pretty face
Describing the motivation behind climbing the tree as the desire to see Dolly's attractive face.
Dolly, oh Dolly! Why must you ignore me?
Expressing frustration and confusion about Dolly's apparent indifference or neglect.
Dolly, oh Dolly! Why can’t you just be kind to me?
Pleading for kindness and understanding from Dolly.
Dolly, oh Dolly! I’m asking nicely
Reiterating the request for Dolly's attention in a polite manner.
Dolly, oh Dolly! Why won’t you try and fall for me?
Expressing a desire for Dolly to reciprocate romantic feelings.
Dolly, oh Dolly! Why do you ignore me?
Repetition of the theme of feeling ignored by Dolly.
Dolly, oh Dolly! Why won’t you just be kind to me?
Reiteration of the plea for kindness and understanding.
Dolly, oh Dolly! I’ve been asking nice-a-ly
Restating the polite request for Dolly's attention.
Dolly, oh Dolly! Give it a try and fall for me�
Encouraging Dolly to give a chance to romantic feelings and emotions.
Don’t you know you owe that to me?
Asserting a perceived obligation from Dolly to reciprocate romantic feelings.
Why do you act so cruel to me?
Questioning the reason for Dolly's perceived harsh treatment towards the speaker.
Dolly, Dolly, Dolly, DOLLY
Repetition of Dolly's name, possibly emphasizing the intensity of emotions or frustration.
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