Bobby's Girl
Yearning for Love: A Journey into Bobby's World
Lyrics
(You're not a kid anymore)
You have grown up and are no longer a child.
(You're not a kid anymore)
Reiteration that the person addressed is no longer a child.
When people ask of me
When people inquire about my aspirations.
What would you like to be
What profession or role would you like to have?
Now that you're not a kid any more?
Reflecting on adulthood and the associated choices.
(You're not a kid anymore)
Reiteration emphasizing the transition to adulthood.
I know just what to say
I know exactly how to respond.
I answer right away
I reply without hesitation.
There's just one thing
Expressing a single desire or wish.
I've been wishing for
The speaker reveals the specific wish they have.
I wanna be Bobby's girl
Expressing a desire to be romantically involved with someone named Bobby.
I wanna be Bobby's girl
Reiteration of the desire to be Bobby's romantic partner.
That's the most important thing to me
Highlighting the importance of being Bobby's girl.
And if I was Bobby's girl
Imagining the scenario of being Bobby's romantic interest.
If I was Bobby's girl
Reiteration of the imagined scenario with Bobby.
What a faithful, thankful girl I'd be
Expressing the speaker's commitment and gratitude in this hypothetical relationship.
Each night I sit at home
Describing the speaker waiting for Bobby's attention.
Hoping that he will phone
Expressing hope for communication from Bobby.
But I know Bobby has someone else
Acknowledging that Bobby is involved with someone else.
(You're not a kid anymore)
Reiteration that the person addressed is no longer a child.
Still in my heart I pray
Despite the situation, the speaker holds on to the hope for a future with Bobby.
There soon will come a day
Anticipating a day when the speaker can have Bobby exclusively.
When I will have him all to myself
Expressing the desire to have a romantic relationship with Bobby.
I wanna be Bobby's girl
Reiteration of the desire to be romantically involved with Bobby.
I wanna be Bobby's girl
Re-emphasizing the importance of being Bobby's girl.
That's the most important thing to me
Highlighting the significance of this desire in the speaker's life.
And if I was Bobby's girl
Imagining the scenario of being Bobby's romantic interest.
If I was Bobby's girl
Reiteration of the imagined scenario with Bobby.
What a faithful, thankful girl I'd be
Expressing the speaker's commitment and gratitude in this hypothetical relationship.
What a faithful, thankful girl I'd be
Reiteration of commitment and thankfulness in the hypothetical relationship.
I wanna be Bobby's girl
Final expression of the desire to be Bobby's romantic partner.
I wanna be Bobby's girl
Reiteration of the desire to be Bobby's girl.
I wanna be Bobby's girl
Repetition of the desire to be romantically involved with Bobby.
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