Ro Ro Rosey
Sweet Sixteen Dreams: Van Morrison's Romantic Ode to Youthful Love
Lyrics
Ro ro ro ro ro ro ro rosey
Expressing affectionate sounds or a repetitive chant-like phrase.
Ro ro ro ro ro ro ro rosey
Continuation of affectionate sounds or repetitive chant.
You're the apple of my eye
Addressing someone as very dear or beloved.
Ice cream in my cherry pie, pie
Using metaphorical language to describe endearment, comparing someone to a cherished aspect of a dessert.
She's just sixteen and she's not yet grown
Describing the age of a young girl, emphasizing her youth.
She never goes out on her own
Highlighting her tendency not to venture out alone, potentially indicating her innocence or protection.
She lives way up on the Avenue of Trees
Specifying her residential location, potentially a serene or natural area.
Where I chanced to walk in the cool night breeze
Personal experience of encountering her while strolling in the refreshing night air.
And I, I see her face, her smile, her hair
Noting specific features of the girl—her face, smile, and hair—and the emotional impact it has.
I cry, "oh, uh uh uh uh, uh uh uh uh"
Expressing emotional turmoil or longing, using sounds rather than coherent words.
Ro ro ro ro ro ro ro rosey
Reiteration of affectionate sounds or a repetitive chant.
Ro ro ro ro ro ro ro rosey
Continuation of affectionate sounds or repetitive chant.
You're the apple of my eye
Addressing someone as very dear or beloved.
Ice cream in my cherry pie, pie
Using metaphorical language to describe endearment, comparing someone to a cherished aspect of a dessert.
Huh uh, huh uh, huh uh
Expressing non-verbal sounds, potentially representing emotions or reactions.
She came on walking down the avenue and I said
Narrating an encounter with the girl while walking and expressing a desire to connect with her.
"Baby, can I come in, baby, can I come in
Expressing a plea to be allowed to love her again.
And love you one more time?"
Reciprocation of love from the girl.
She said, "I love you, babe"
Questioning the sincerity of her affection, seeking confirmation.
I said, "d-d-d-do you, whoa woman, do you
Asking if she truly loves the speaker, emphasizing the question.
Do you love me?"
Seeking validation of her feelings toward the speaker.
Ro ro ro ro ro ro ro rosey
Reiteration of affectionate sounds or a repetitive chant.
Ro ro ro ro ro ro ro rosey
Continuation of affectionate sounds or repetitive chant.
You're the apple of my eye
Addressing someone as very dear or beloved.
Ice cream in my cherry pie
Using metaphorical language to describe endearment, comparing someone to a cherished aspect of a dessert.
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