Little Black Book
Heartbreak Chronicles: A Little Black Book Redemption
Lyrics
Well, my pretty baby just left me this mornin'
Expresses the narrator's recent separation from his significant other.
Said she didn't wanna see me no more
Describes the partner's decision to end the relationship.
Told me not to call her on the telephone
Specifies the instruction not to contact the partner through the phone.
And never come a-knockin' on her door
Advises against physically approaching the partner's residence.
Well, I fumed and I fussed, and I might have cried a little
Indicates the emotional turmoil and frustration felt by the narrator.
My head went a-spinnin' around
Describes the disorientation and confusion experienced by the narrator.
But with a little bit of luck, and my little black book
Introduces the concept of a "little black book" as a potential solution.
I'll have another'n before the sun goes down
Expresses the narrator's confidence in finding a new romantic interest by the end of the day.
What my baby didn't know was the same thing happened
Reveals that similar situations have occurred multiple times in the past.
Not once, but a half-a-dozen times
Highlights the narrator's experience with relationships ending.
And she didn't realize that with a telephone call
Points out the narrator's ability to quickly establish new connections via phone calls.
I'd have another fickle chicken on the line
Emphasizes the ease with which the narrator can attract new romantic interests.
But every time I leave I do my best to play the part
Describes the narrator's strategy of acting heartbroken when leaving.
Of the lovesick, heartbroke clown
Further elaborates on the narrator's theatrical approach to parting ways.
But with a little bit of luck, and my little black book
Reiterates the reliance on the "little black book" for finding new relationships.
I'll have another'n before the sun goes down
Restates the narrator's confidence in securing a new romantic interest.
Now, I haven't got a thing against a pretty little woman
Expresses the narrator's appreciation for attractive women.
Like her walk and her talk and her smile
Lists qualities the narrator likes in women: walk, talk, and smile.
Been a-likin' pretty girls since I found they wasn't boys
Reflects the narrator's longstanding preference for women over men.
Let me tell ya buddy, that's been quite a while
Highlights the narrator's experience with liking pretty girls for a significant period.
I like the huggin' and the squeezin' and the kissin' and the teasin'
Expresses the narrator's enjoyment of physical affection in relationships.
But don't you let 'em push me around
Warns against letting women take advantage of the narrator.
'Cause with a little bit of luck, and my little black book
Reiterates the narrator's reliance on the "little black book" for new relationships.
I'll have another'n before the sun goes down
Expresses confidence in finding a new romantic interest.
Now that little girl's out a-tellin' everybody
Describes the partner bragging about making a fool out of the narrator.
How she made a big fool out of me
Highlights the contrast between the partner's claims and the narrator's actions.
But while I'm out tonight a-rompin' and a-stompin'
Illustrates the narrator's enjoyment of a carefree night out while the partner watches TV.
She'll be watchin' Dr. Casey on TV
Reveals the partner's choice to stay home rather than joining the narrator's activities.
So girls, let me tell ya, better do a little thinkin'
Advises women to think carefully before asking their partners to leave.
'Fore you tell your lovin' man to leave town
Emphasizes the potential consequences of pushing a loving partner away.
'Cause with a little bit of luck, and a little black book
Reiterates the importance of the "little black book" for finding new relationships.
He'll get another'n before the sun goes down
Expresses confidence that the partner's departure will lead to finding a new romantic interest.
'Cause with a little bit of luck, and a little black book
Reaffirms the reliance on the "little black book" for securing new relationships.
He'll get another'n before the sun goes down
Restates confidence in finding a new romantic interest after the partner leaves.
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