Party Doll
Wild Love Quest: Unveiling the Desires in Steve Lawrence's Party Doll
Lyrics
Well, all I want is a party doll
Expressing a desire for a companion who enjoys socializing and having a good time.
To come along with me when I'm feelin' wild
Desiring the party doll to accompany the speaker during lively or unrestrained moments.
To be everlovin' and true and fair
Expecting the party doll to be consistently affectionate, loyal, and just.
To run her fingers through my hair
Imagining the party doll running fingers through the speaker's hair, suggesting intimacy.
Come along and be my party doll
Repetition for emphasis on the invitation for the party doll to join and share in the speaker's experiences.
Come along and be my party doll
-Come along and be my party doll
-I'll make love to you, to you
Expressing the intention to engage in a romantic relationship and make love to the party doll.
I'll make love to you
-Well, I saw a gal walkin' down the street
Observing a woman on the street, expressing interest in meeting her.
The kind of a gal I would love to meet
Expressing a preference for the type of woman the speaker would like to encounter.
She had blonde hair and eyes of blue
Describing the woman's physical attributes, such as blonde hair and blue eyes.
Baby, I'm a-gonna have a party with you
Declaring the intention to have a party with the identified woman.
Come along and be my party doll
Repeating the invitation for the woman to be the speaker's party doll.
Come along and be my party doll
-Come along and be my party doll
-I'll make love to you, to you
Reiterating the desire to make love to the party doll.
I'll make love to you
-Ev'ry man has gotta have a party doll
Asserting that every man needs a party doll for wild moments.
To be with him when he's feelin' wild
Reiterating the importance of the party doll being loving, true, and fair.
To be everlovin', true, and fair
Emphasizing the act of running fingers through the man's hair as a symbol of affection.
To run her fingers through his hair
-To run her fingers through his hair
Repetition for emphasis on the tactile affection expressed by running fingers through hair.
Come along and be my party doll
Inviting the party doll to join and participate in the speaker's life events.
Come along and be my party doll
-Come along and be my party doll
-I'll make love to you, to you
Reiterating the intention to make love to the party doll.
I'll make love to you
-Come along and be my party doll
Repeated invitation for the party doll to be part of the speaker's festivities.
Come along and be my party doll
-Come along and be my party doll
-I'll make love to you, to you
Reaffirming the commitment to make love to the party doll.
I'll make love to you
-Ooh
Expressing emotions, possibly indicating a musical interlude or a continuation of the mood.
Ooh
-Ooh
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