Lipstick On The Radio
Timeless Melodies of Love: Lipstick on the Radio Reveals Romance Beyond the Years
Lyrics
That song came out back in '62
Refers to a song from 1962.
Way way before there was you and me
Acknowledges that the song predates the speaker's current relationship.
The guy who sang it wore a sharkskin suit
Describes the original singer's appearance in a stylish suit.
Had Elvis like hair and Italian boots
Highlights the original singer's resemblance to Elvis with fashionable attire.
Somebody new brought it back again
Indicates that someone new has revived the song.
It don't sound much like it did back then
Notes changes in the song's sound over time.
The melody still makes that magic dust
Emphasizes the enduring magic of the melody.
When it touched you 'n me now we fell in love
Suggests that the magic of the song led to the speaker and their partner falling in love.
That song is a timeless thing
Declares the timeless nature of the song.
Make a man give a woman a diamond ring
Implies that the song can inspire romantic gestures, like giving a diamond ring.
Two hearts singin' along
Expresses the idea that two hearts singing along to the song create a special connection.
Can make it rain champagne
Suggests that the power of the song can create a joyful and celebratory atmosphere.
Make that old moon glow
Describes the romantic impact of the song on a moonlit night.
Down on lover's lane
Refers to a romantic location, lover's lane, influenced by the song.
There's lipstick on the radio
Introduces the metaphor of "lipstick on the radio" as a symbol of romance.
It's only music and it's only words
States that the song is composed of mere music and words.
But that's us baby in every verse
Affirms that the essence of the song reflects the speaker's relationship.
Fifty years from now on our anniversary day
Projects into the future, imagining the song's significance on the speaker's anniversary.
I'll know just what to tell that band to play
Anticipates selecting the same song for future celebrations.
That song is a timeless thing
Reiterates the timeless nature of the song's impact on romance.
Make a man give a woman a diamond ring
Reiterates the romantic influence of the song, suggesting it as a gift.
Two hearts singin' along
Echoes the idea of shared singing creating a bond between two people.
Can make it rain champagne
Repeats the imagery of celebration and joy associated with the song.
Make that old moon glow
Restates the romantic impact of the song on a moonlit night.
Down on lover's lane
Reiterates the connection between the song and romantic moments on lover's lane.
There's lipstick on the radio
Reaffirms the metaphor of "lipstick on the radio" as a symbol of romantic influence.
Down on lover's lane
Repeats the reference to lover's lane as a romantic setting influenced by the song.
There's lipstick on the radio
Reiterates the lasting romantic impact symbolized by "lipstick on the radio."
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