Lyrics
Hello, baaaaby!
Greeting and expression of affection.
Yeah, this is the Big Bopper speakin'
Introduction of the speaker as the Big Bopper.
Ha ha ha ha ha! Oh, you sweet thing!
Playful laughter and admiration for the listener.
Do I what? Will I what?
Rhetorical questions asking if the listener understands or is willing to do something.
Oh baby, you knoooow what I like!
Expressing desire and confidence that the listener knows the speaker's preferences.
Chantilly Lace had a pretty face and a ponytail hangin' down
Description of Chantilly Lace's appearance with emphasis on her face, ponytail, walk, and talk.
A wiggle in her walk and a giggle in her talk
Highlighting Chantilly Lace's attractive walk and talk that have a captivating effect.
Make the world go 'round
Suggesting that Chantilly Lace's qualities have a positive impact on the world.
Ain't nothing in the world like a big eyed girl
Expressing admiration for big-eyed girls in general.
To make me act so funny, make me spend my money
Describing the effect of a big-eyed girl on the speaker's behavior, making him act in a humorous way.
Make me feel real loose like a long necked goose
Comparing the feeling to being carefree, like a long-necked goose.
Like a--oh baby, that's a-what I like!
Reiteration of the speaker's preference for the described qualities in a girl.
What's that, baby?
Seeking clarification or attention from the listener.
But, but, but, oh, honey!
Expressing excitement or surprise, possibly in response to something the listener said.
Oh baby, you know what I like!
Reaffirmation of the speaker's preferences and desires.
Chantilly Lace had a pretty face and a ponytail hangin' down
Repetition of the description of Chantilly Lace's physical and behavioral attributes.
A wiggle in her walk and a giggle in her talk
Reiteration of the captivating qualities of Chantilly Lace.
Make the world go 'round
Emphasizing the positive impact of Chantilly Lace on the world.
Ain't nothing in the world like a big eyed girl
Restating the speaker's admiration for big-eyed girls.
To make me act so funny, make me spend my money
Highlighting the humorous and money-spending effect of a big-eyed girl on the speaker.
Make me feel real loose like a long necked goose
Continuation of the carefree feeling, comparing it to a long-necked goose.
Like a--oh baby, that's a-what I like!
Final reiteration of the speaker's preference for the described qualities in a girl.
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