Lyrics
When he was about seventeen
Reflects on a past event when the protagonist was around seventeen years old.
He stole a magazine
Describes an act of stealing a magazine.
'dancing queen'
Refers to the magazine's content, mentioning 'dancing queen.'
The frontpage girl called marilyn
Introduces the frontpage girl named Marilyn.
She looked pretty, lean
Describes Marilyn as pretty and slender.
And quite obscene
Suggests Marilyn's appearance is provocative.
He knew
Expresses the protagonist's knowledge or expectation.
She'd never let him down
Believes Marilyn won't disappoint him, unlike others.
Like every other one in town
Compares Marilyn to others in town who have let him down.
She was the only one
Emphasizes Marilyn as the singular exception.
Marilyn the dancing queen
Reiterates Marilyn as a dancing queen.
Was smiling from his
Marilyn is seen smiling on the TV screen.
Tv screen
Reinforces Marilyn's presence in the protagonist's dreams.
Marilyn the dancing queen
Repeats Marilyn's title and her significance.
Was always loving in his
Highlights Marilyn's role in the protagonist's dreams.
Sweetest dream
He tried to call the magazine
Attempts to contact the magazine where Marilyn is featured.
Left a message on
Leaves a message on the magazine's answering machine.
Their answer machine
Expresses the protagonist's declaration of love for Marilyn.
That his in love with marilyn
Hopes for a response from Marilyn.
If she could phone him back
Expresses the protagonist's eagerness for Marilyn to call back.
He would be keen
Expresses the protagonist's strong interest in hearing from Marilyn.
He knew
Reiterates the belief that Marilyn won't disappoint.
She'd never let him down
Compares Marilyn's reliability to others in town.
Like every other one in town
Reiterates Marilyn's exceptional nature.
She was the only one
Marilyn the dancing queen
Repeats Marilyn's title and her connection to the protagonist.
Was smiling from his
Marilyn continues to be a positive presence on the TV screen.
Tv screen
Reiterates Marilyn's role in the protagonist's dreams.
Marilyn the dancing queen
Marilyn is a significant part of the protagonist's dreams.
Was loving in
His sweetest dream
-Marilyn, oh marilyn
Directly addresses Marilyn, associating her with luxury and indulgence.
Champagne, strawberries and cream
Lists items that symbolize luxury and pleasure associated with Marilyn.
Marilyn, oh marilyn
Reiterates the direct address to Marilyn.
Satin, lace and velveteen
Lists items that further emphasize Marilyn's association with luxury.
Seet sweet dream
Repeats the phrase "Sweet sweet dream" for emphasis.
Seet sweet dream
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