Lulu Walls
Lulu Walls: Yearning for Unattainable Beauty
Lyrics
One evening getting dark
Setting the scene, it's evening and dark.
We first met at the park
Introduction of the first meeting at the park.
Just sitting by the fountain all alone
Describing the initial encounter, sitting alone by the fountain.
I lifted up my hat
The speaker lifts up their hat, a gesture of greeting or respect.
And then began to chat
Engaging in conversation with Lulu Walls.
She said she'd allow me to see her at her home
Lulu Walls allows the speaker to visit her at her home.
Chorus:
Chorus: Praising Lulu Walls' exceptional beauty.
Such a star I've never seen
Highlighting Lulu's extraordinary beauty like a star.
She's as pretty as the queen
Comparing her to the queen, emphasizing her attractiveness.
She's as perfect as an angel from above
Describing Lulu as perfect, akin to an angel from above.
If she'd only be my wife
Expressing a desire for Lulu to be the speaker's wife.
I'd live happy all me life
Claiming that such a union would bring happiness.
With that aggravating beauty lulu walls.
Referring to Lulu Walls as an aggravating beauty.
If she were only mine
Expressing a desire to possess Lulu.
I'd build a house so fine
If Lulu were the speaker's, he would build an impressive house.
And around it so many fences tall
Surrounding the house with tall fences, suggesting protectiveness.
It would make me jealously
Feeling jealous at the thought of others admiring Lulu.
To think that none but me
Only the speaker would have the privilege of gazing upon Lulu.
Could gaze upon that beauty lulu walls.
Reaffirming Lulu Walls' beauty.
Repeat chorus:
Reiteration of the chorus.
One evening getting late
Setting the scene again, another evening getting late.
Well, I met her at the gate
The speaker meets Lulu at the gate.
I asked her if she'd wed me in the fall
The speaker proposes marriage in the fall.
But she only turned away
Lulu turns away, not responding to the proposal.
And nothing would she say
Lulu remains silent, adding to her mysterious allure.
That aggravating beauty lulu walls.
Reiteration of Lulu Walls' aggravating beauty.
Repeat chorus:
Reiteration of the chorus.
With that aggravating beauty lulu walls.
Final mention of Lulu Walls' captivating beauty.
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