Lyrics
I was born in forty six and I'm twenty as of today
The singer was born in 1946 and is currently twenty years old.
Now hello dolly just premiered in the theatre downtown
Refers to the premiere of the musical "Hello, Dolly!" in the downtown theater.
And I'm going to drive there with my baby girl
Expresses the intention to drive to the theater with the singer's baby girl.
And I'm loving every minute of it
The singer is enjoying every moment of life.
Yes I'm loving every minute of it
Reiteration of the enjoyment and appreciation for life's moments.
And you're never gonna take that away from me
Asserts that the singer's enjoyment of life cannot be taken away.
And I'm cruising around in my pretty little daffodil
The singer is driving around in a car referred to as a "pretty little daffodil."
Now no one can do me anything 'cause I'm just trying to get my thrill
Feeling invincible or unaffected by others as the singer pursues their thrill.
I got all the things I need
Claims possession of all necessary material things like money and housing.
Money, housing got it beat
Feels superior or content due to having material wealth.
I don't need to worry now
Not worried about anything at the moment.
I wouldn't know how to
Confident in dealing with life's challenges.
Get by with a little less
Unwilling to compromise or live with less.
I will start the morning fresh
Planning to start the day positively and energetically.
I won't become depressed
Determined not to become saddened or despondent.
I will just consume the rest
Intending to consume or use up everything available.
I don't think this here will ever end
Belief that the current state of enjoyment will continue indefinitely.
And I went whoo
Expresses excitement or exhilaration.
Gimme more more more more more more more
Desire for more, emphasizing the need for excess or abundance.
I will chop down all the trees in the woods
Describes a willingness to destroy nature for personal gain or pleasure.
In a human reach of an eye
Willingness to clear the woods of trees within reach.
And I will make you pretty little toys so that your pretty little eyes won't cry
Intention to create toys to distract or pacify others from the destruction.
And you will ask me papa how come all the trees are gone what'd you do where'd the Forest go with all the animals and how are we supposed to breathe?
Anticipates being questioned about the consequences of destroying nature, emphasizing concerns about the environment and the future.
And I will say stop your whining you got your toys what more do you want?
Dismisses concerns about environmental destruction, implying material possessions are sufficient.
I was only cruising in my pretty little daffodil
Reiterates driving in the "pretty little daffodil" while feeling invulnerable.
Now no one can do me anything 'cause I'm just trying to get my thrill yeah
Similar to line 8, feeling untouchable while pursuing personal enjoyment.
Woo!
Expresses excitement or enthusiasm.
I got all the things I need
Reiterates possession of material wealth, feeling superior due to it.
Money, housing got it beat
Feeling superior or content due to having material wealth.
I don't need to worry now
Not worried about anything at the moment.
I wouldn't know how to
Confident in dealing with life's challenges.
Get by with a little less
Unwilling to compromise or live with less.
I will start the morning fresh
Planning to start the day positively and energetically.
I won't become depressed
Determined not to become saddened or despondent.
I will just consume the rest
Intending to consume or use up everything available.
I don't think this here will ever end
Belief that the current state of enjoyment will continue indefinitely.
And I went whoo
Expresses excitement or exhilaration.
Gimme more more
Desire for more, emphasizing the need for excess or abundance.
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