Somethin' Else
Chasing Dreams and Love: Showaddywaddy's 'Somethin' Else' Story
Lyrics
Uh-look-ah there
Expressing excitement or attention
There she comes
Referring to a girl approaching
Here comes that girl again
Noticing the recurring appearance of a particular girl
Wanted to date her since I don't know when
Longing to date her for an extended period
But she don't notice me when I pass
Feeling unnoticed when passing by the girl
She goes with older guys from out of my class
Observing that she dates older guys from a higher social class
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
Despite obstacles, maintaining personal thoughts and admiration
She's sure fine lookin' man
Expressing admiration for the girl's attractiveness
She's somethin' else
Summing up the girl as "something else," implying exceptional appeal
Hey look-ah there
Drawing attention to something else across the street
Across the street
Referring to a desirable car
There's a car made just for me
Expressing the car as a luxury
To own that car would be a luxury
Expressing financial constraints preventing car ownership
But right now I can't afford the gas
Unable to afford the gas for the desired car
A brand new convertible is out of my class
Recognizing that a new convertible is beyond affordability
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
Despite limitations, maintaining admiration for the car
That car's fine lookin' man
Expressing admiration for the car's appearance
It's somethin' else
Reiterating that the car is "something else"
Hey look-ah here
Directing attention to another element
Just wait and see
Anticipating a positive outcome with patience
Workin' hard and savin' my dough
Working hard and saving money for a goal
I'll buy that car that I've be wanting so
Expressing the intention to buy the desired car
Get me that girl and we'll go ridin' around
Imagining a future scenario with the girl and the car
The town will be all shocked with my white top down
Envisioning the town's reaction to the dream scenario
I'll keep right on and dreamin' and-ah thinkin' to myself
Continuing to dream and think positively about the future
When it all comes true, man
Expressing amazement when dreams come true
Wow! That's somethin' else
Wow! Acknowledging the fulfillment of aspirations
Look-ah here
Returning attention to the present situation
What's all this?
Expressing surprise or curiosity
Never thought I'd do this before
Reflecting on unexpected actions
But here I am ah-knockin' on her door
Knocking on the girl's door, taking a bold step
My car's out front and it's all mine
Proudly owning a car (albeit not the dream car)
Just a '41 Ford not a '59
Clarifying the car model (not the dream car)
I got that girl and I'm-ah thinkin' to myself
Having the girl and feeling content
She's sure fine lookin' man
Reiterating admiration for the girl's attractiveness
Wow! She's somethin' else
Expressing awe at the exceptional qualities of the girl
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