28 Meanings
Add Yours
Follow
Share
Q&A
Jenny Don't Be Hasty Lyrics
You said you'd marry me if I was twenty three
But I'm one that you can't see if I'm only eighteen
Tell me who makes these rules
Obviously not you
Who are you answering to?
[Chorus]
Oh, Jenny don't be hasty
No, don't treat me like a baby
Let me take you where you'll let me
Because leaving just upsets me
I'll be around again to see these other men
They're more adequate in the age department
I did not think you cared.
There'd be no problems here
But now you're looking at me like you're disgusted
Then I'm deftly waiting for you to smile and change your mind
Then I'll say I'm sorry and I'll wrap my arms 'round your body
I really hope that you forgive in a hurry
And don't just ask me to leave
[Chorus]
Oh, Jenny you are crazy!
First I'm perfect, then I'm lazy
And I was calling you my baby
Now it sounds like you've just left me
And it kills me!
But I'm one that you can't see if I'm only eighteen
Tell me who makes these rules
Obviously not you
Who are you answering to?
Oh, Jenny don't be hasty
No, don't treat me like a baby
Let me take you where you'll let me
Because leaving just upsets me
They're more adequate in the age department
I did not think you cared.
There'd be no problems here
But now you're looking at me like you're disgusted
Then I'm deftly waiting for you to smile and change your mind
Then I'll say I'm sorry and I'll wrap my arms 'round your body
I really hope that you forgive in a hurry
And don't just ask me to leave
First I'm perfect, then I'm lazy
And I was calling you my baby
Now it sounds like you've just left me
And it kills me!
Add your song meanings, interpretations, facts, memories & more to the community.
this song is hauntingly beautiful, it nearly makes me cry every time i listen to it. i had a boyfriend who was three, nearly four, years older than me and because of the gap, it was all a horrible mess. this song just rings so true with me it hurts.
I love the line '...and then I'll wrap my arms 'round your body'. I can actually feel the arms as he says it! X
Must admit it's a great line when he says "wrap my arms round you bodAY"
This song is so perfect for my current situation, just reverse the roles. I'm the eighteen year old girl, and he's the 22 year old boy. But other than relating to this song, I find myself singing it often. I've loved it for years... and it never gets old. Paolo is wonderful. :)
You have a few songs that you take with you your whole life. this is one of mine. I adore this song. its just so good and yeah. jenny is stupid.
I love this song!! It make me happy but makes me want to cry at the same time! I love Paolo, his voice is truly beautiful!! In the 2nd verse it "age department" just to let you know!
i saw him sing this tonight in glasgow. it was awesome.
this song is about when paolo met a 23 year old woman london's 12 bar. He told her he was 22, despite only being 18. he's fantastic!
she believed him too
i love this song. my favorite line is "you said you'd marry me, if i was 23". his voice is so amazing.