Little Willy
the Sweet Lyrics
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Little Willy, Willy wears the crown, he's the king around town
Dancing, glancing
Willy drives them silly with his star shoe shimmy shuffle down
Way past one, and feeling allright
'Cause with little Willy round they can last all night
Hey down, stay down, stay down down
But you can't push Willy round
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Up town, down town
Little Willy, Willy drives them wild with his run-around style
Inside, outside
Willy sends them silly with his star-shine shimmy shuffle smile
Mama done chase Willy down through the hall
But laugh, Willy laugh, he don't care at all
Hey down, stay down, stay down, down
'Cause little Willy, Willy won't go home
But you can't push Willy round
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Little Willy, Willy won't
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy, Willy won't
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy, Willy won't
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy, Willy won't
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
But you can't push Willy round
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
But you can't push Willy round
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Overall Meaning
The Sweet's song "Little Willy" is an up-tempo, catchy tune about the titular Willy, who is quite the popular guy in town. We hear about his star shoe shimmy shuffle down, run-around style, and star-shine shimmy shuffle smile, all of which make the ladies go wild. Willy is the king of the town, and everyone wants to be around him because his presence means a good time that can last all night.
Willy's mother may not be too keen on all of this partying, as we hear her chasing him down through the hall, but Willy isn't concerned at all. He won't let anyone push him around or make him go home before he's ready. The chorus emphasizes this point, reminding us that "Willy won't go (home), try telling everybody but, oh no, little Willy, Willy won't go home."
On one level, "Little Willy" is simply a fun, upbeat song that captures the excitement of a lively evening out on the town. But on another level, we can see how it speaks to the idea of not letting anyone else dictate our choices or bring us down. Willy is his own person, and he won't be pushed around by anyone else's expectations or rules.
Overall, "Little Willy" is a catchy, energetic tune that celebrates individuality and having a good time. Its memorable melody and sing-along chorus have made it a beloved classic, and its themes of freedom and fun are timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
North side , east side
Little Willy's kingdom is vast and stretches from the north side to the east side of town
Little Willy, Willy wears the crown, he's the king around town
Little Willy is the undisputed king of the town and it's evident from his confident demeanor
Dancing, glancing
Little Willy loves to dance and entertain his followers with his charm and wit
Willy drives them silly with his star shoe shimmy shuffle down
Little Willy's unique dance moves are a source of awe and inspiration to his fans
Way past one, and feeling allright
Despite the time of the night, Little Willy and his fans are still going strong and having a good time
'Cause with little Willy round they can last all night
Little Willy's presence gives his fans the energy and enthusiasm to party all night long
Hey down, stay down, stay down down
Little Willy directs his followers to stay low and keep the party going
'Cause little Willy, Willy won't go home
Little Willy is determined to keep the party going and won't leave until he's ready
But you can't push Willy round
Little Willy can't be controlled or manipulated by anyone
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Despite his followers' requests to take a break, Little Willy is committed to keep the party going
Little Willy, Willy drives them wild with his run-around style
Little Willy's lively and spontaneous personality excites and energizes his fans
Inside, outside
Little Willy's energy is infectious and reaches both the interior and exterior of the venue
Willy sends them silly with his star-shine shimmy shuffle smile
Little Willy's beaming smile is a source of joy and enthusiasm for his followers
Mama done chase Willy down through the hall
Little Willy's mother attempts to catch him and bring him home
But laugh, Willy laugh, he don't care at all
Little Willy finds the situation amusing and isn't worried about his mother's attempts to stop him
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy is determined and stubborn in his commitment to keep the party going
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Little Willy is enjoying himself too much to leave the party and go home
But you can't push Willy round
Little Willy won't be bossed around or told what to do by anyone
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Little Willy is in complete control and won't leave the party until he's ready
Little Willy, Willy won't
Little Willy is determined to keep the party going and won't let anyone ruin his fun
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy refuses to give up or back down, even when faced with opposition
Little Willy, Willy won't
Little Willy is determined and strong-willed, and won't stop until he achieves what he wants
Willy won't, Willy won't
Little Willy is unyielding and won't be swayed by anyone's persuasion or influence
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Little Willy is having too much fun and is determined to stay at the party until the very end
But you can't push Willy round
Little Willy is in complete control and can't be manipulated or controlled by anyone
Willy won't go, try tellin' everybody but, oh no
Little Willy is resolute in his decision to stay at the party and won't be convinced to leave by anyone
Little Willy, Willy won't go home
Little Willy is enjoying himself too much to leave the party and has no intention of going home
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN
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