You Never Can Tell
Love's Unpredictable Dance: A Tale of Teenage Romance
Lyrics
It was a teenage wedding and the old folks wished them well
Describing a wedding involving teenagers, with the elders expressing good wishes.
You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
Highlighting Pierre's genuine love for the young lady.
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell
Indicating that the newlyweds have officially started their married life.
C'est la vie, say the old folks, It goes to show you never can tell
Expressing the sentiment "That's life" from the perspective of older generations, emphasizing life's unpredictability.
They furnished off an apartment with a two room Roebuck sale
Detailing the setup of their living space with items from a Roebuck sale.
The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale
Describing their modest lifestyle with a full coolerator and simple meals.
But when Pierre found work the little money comin' worked out well
Noting that Pierre's employment improved their financial situation.
C' est la vie, say the old folks, It goes to show you never can tell
Reiterating the phrase "That's life" as a commentary on the unpredictable nature of life.
They had a hi-fi phono, Boy did they let it blast
Highlighting the couple's love for music and their well-used hi-fi phono.
Seven hundred little records, All rock, Rhythm and Jazz
Mentioning a vast collection of records spanning various genres.
But when the sun went down the rapid tempo of the music fell
Noting a change in the music tempo as the day progresses.
C' est la vie, say the old folks, It goes to show you never can tell
Repeating the phrase "That's life" in response to the changing tempo of the music.
They bought a souped-up jitney 'was a cherry red '53
Describing the purchase of a stylish '53 car, which they take to New Orleans for their anniversary.
They drove it down New Orleans to celebrate their anniversary
Explaining their journey to New Orleans to celebrate their marriage milestone.
It was there where Pierre was married to the lovely mademoiselle
Revisiting the location where Pierre originally married the mademoiselle.
C' est la vie, say the old folks, It goes to show you never can tell
Reaffirming the sentiment "That's life" in response to revisiting the marriage location.
It was a teenage wedding and the old folks wished them well
Repeating the initial description of a teenage wedding with elders offering good wishes.
You could see that Pierre, Did truly love the mademoiselle
Reemphasizing Pierre's sincere love for the mademoiselle.
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell
Stating that the couple has rung the chapel bell, symbolizing the continuation of their journey together.
C'est la vie, say the old folks, It goes to show you never can tell
Concluding with the phrase "That's life," underscoring the unpredictable nature of life's twists and turns.
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