Bobbie Sue
Love Beyond Boundaries: Bobbie Sue's Rebellious Romance
Lyrics
I heard about her from a friend of mine
Introduction of Bobbie Sue through a friend's information
He said she lived across the county line
Her location across the county line
The sweetest grape that ever grew on the vine
Metaphorical praise of Bobbie Sue's exceptional qualities
And now that's where I'm spending all my time
The singer's decision to spend time with Bobbie Sue
Her Daddy, Robert and her Mama, Ruth
Introduction of Bobbie Sue's parents
They had a daughter they named Bobbie Sue
Confirmation of Bobbie Sue's identity as their daughter
And now she's eighteen and she knows the truth
Her reaching the age of eighteen and being aware of reality
Nobody's gonna tell her what to do
Asserting her independence from authority figures
Bob-bob-bob-bob-bobbie Sue
Reiteration of the singer's love and desire to marry Bobbie Sue
Can't, can't you see my love is true
-I want to ma-ma-ma-ma-marry you
-Bob-bob-bob-bob-bob-bob-bobbie Sue
-I'll take her riding on a Friday night
Plans to take Bobbie Sue for a ride on a Friday night
Straight down the highway in the clear moonlight
Imagery of a romantic drive under moonlight
My Chevy's humming as she holds me tight
Description of a pleasant moment in a car together
We'll find a preacher and we'll do it right
Intentions to get married with proper procedure
Her Daddy told her that she'd have to wait
Her father advising her to wait before making decisions
Her Mama said don't make a big mistake
Her mother warning against a serious mistake
But we'll keep driving 'til we're out of state
Deciding to flee to another state to avoid interference
And when they find us it'll be too late
Expecting repercussions if found
Bob-bob-bob-bob-bobbie Sue
Repetition of the singer's commitment to marrying Bobbie Sue
Can't, can't you see my love is true
-I want to ma-ma-ma-ma-marry you
-Bob-bob-bob-bob-bob-bob-bobbie Sue
-Bob-bob-bob-bob-bobbie Sue
Continued affirmation of love and desire to marry
Can't, can't you see my love is true
-I want to ma-ma-ma-ma-marry you
-Bob-bob-bob-bob-bob-bob-bobbie Sue
-(Ow!)
Exclamation or vocal emphasis
(Bobbie Sue)
Reiteration of Bobbie Sue's name
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