Charley's Girl

Beware Charley's Girl: Lou Reed's Tale of Betrayal and Trouble
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Lyrics

Everybody said that you'd better watch out

Cautionary advice to be wary of potential danger or trouble.

Man, she's gonna turn you in

Warning that the mentioned girl, Charley's girl, might betray or deceive.

And me, you know that I thought that I looked out

The speaker believed they were cautious but now faces unexpected trouble.

Now look at the trouble that I'm in

Reflecting on the consequences of being in a difficult situation.

You know, you'd better -

Suggesting an incomplete thought or interrupted sentence.


Watch out for charley's girl

Reiteration of the warning to be cautious about Charley's girl.

Watch out for charley's girl

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Watch out for charley's girl

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Watch out for charley's girl

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It happened on new year's eve

Refers to a specific event on New Year's Eve.

They said everybody had to leave

Describing a situation where everyone was told to leave.

They had a warrant in their hand

Law enforcement had a warrant, indicating a serious situation.

They wanted to bust the whole band

Authorities aimed to arrest the entire band.

I said if I ever see sharon again

Expresses strong negative emotions towards someone named Sharon.

I'm gonna punch her face in

A declaration of intent to physically confront Sharon.

You know you, you'd better -

A repeated warning to be cautious, reinforcing the theme.


Watch out for charley's girl

Continued emphasis on being cautious of Charley's girl.

Hey, now, now

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Watch out for charley's girl

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You know she'll turn you, turn you in

Explicitly stating that Charley's girl can betray or deceive.

Watch out for charley's girl

Repetition of the warning, emphasizing the consequences.

Watch out for charley's girl

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She'll turn you in you'd better, huhh -

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Watch out, you'd better -

Additional emphasis on the need to be cautious and watchful.

Watch out, you'd better -

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You'd better watch out, you'd better

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You'd better watch out for -

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Charley's girl

Final reinforcement of the warning about Charley's girl.

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