Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Music! Music! Music!" by
Teresa Brewer are about the importance of music in our lives. They express how important music is for happiness and joy in a relationship.
The text begins with the lines "Put another nickel in, In the nickelodeon, All I want is having you, And music, music, music", which means that the person is willing to do anything to listen to music and be with their partner. The nickelodeon reference refers to an old coin-operated music machine.
The chorus "All I want is kissin' you, And music, music, music" shows that the person only has the desire to kiss their partner and listen to music while doing so. Music is essential for them to create an intimate and romantic atmosphere.
The text also emphasizes the importance of dancing and being close to the partner. The section "Closer, my dear, come closer, The nicest part of any melody, Is when you're dancing close to me" illustrates that the climax of a melody is reached when dancing closely together and being close.
The repeated verse "Put another nickel in, In the nickelodeon, All I want is lovin' you, And music, music, music" expresses that the person only wants love and music and is willing to do anything for it.
The text ends with a call to everyone to put more money in the nickelodeon machine to keep the music playing. This emphasizes that music is a shared passion that should be shared.
Overall, the lyrics of the song "Music! Music! Music!" are about the importance of music in a relationship. They highlight that music has the power to bring people together, spread happiness and joy, and create a romantic atmosphere. The words and repetitions in the text illustrate the longing for music and the importance it has for the protagonist.