So You Wanna Marry Daisy
Spence Hood Lyrics

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Yeah well good luck with that
You got about as much of a chance
Of licking the brim of my hat
'Cause she's a purebred, her forehead's
Worth about as much as your car
So let's just say your little bouquet
Won't get you very far
But slow down there slick
See my sleeves are full of tricks
You just say the word and I'll have you birds
Kissing at the Ritz
And my price? It's nothing, it's cookie crumbs
More of a steal if you ask me
In terms of conditions, my friend
I've only got three

Rule one congratulations son
You've been promoted to private eye
I want a page a week on every word she speaks
And brother, don't ask why

Rule two you see that window
Right above mademoiselle's boudoir?
Won't you be a doll and unlock it?
I gotta make a quick withdrawal and a small deposit

And last but not least
Listen up close kid, this one's for your own good
If that girl ever twirls her little brunette curls
And leans in close to say
Meet me under the magnolia tonight
If you wanna get a little crazy
Well you turn and run for the hills, straight and fast
Because crazy's Daisy's way of saying
You'll end up laying on the wrong side of the grass

So you wanna marry Daisy
Well that death wish don't come free
But a wicked dream needs a wicked schemer
So thank heavens you met me
She's got a two-ply, cream pie, uni degree
In stealing from suckers like you, stealing

She's got a two-ply, cream pie, hard knocks degree
In feasting on suckers, on suckers like you

Overall Meaning

In Spence Hood's song "So You Wanna Marry Daisy," the singer warns a potential suitor about his love interest, Daisy, and how difficult it will be to win her over. The lyrics begin by stating that the suitor has little chance of marrying Daisy, as she is wealthy and hard to impress. The singer then offers his help in winning her over, stating that he has tricks up his sleeve to get them "kissing at the Ritz."

However, the singer's help comes with three rules. The first rule is that the suitor must write a page a week on everything Daisy says, without question. The second rule is that the suitor must unlock a window in Daisy's bedroom for the singer to make a quick "withdrawal and a small deposit." The final rule is a warning that if Daisy ever suggests meeting under the magnolia tree, it's best to run in the other direction, as she has a tendency to be dangerous.

The song's lyrics are filled with metaphorical language, such as the reference to Daisy's "two-ply, cream pie" and "uni degree," suggesting that she may be deceptive and manipulative. The overall tone of the lyrics is lighthearted, as the singer pokes fun at both the suitor's desires and Daisy's character.

Line by Line Meaning

So you wanna marry Daisy
You're interested in marrying Daisy, huh?

Yeah well good luck with that
Good luck trying to win her heart.

You got about as much of a chance
There's a slim chance of success.

Of licking the brim of my hat
It's almost impossible, like licking the brim of my hat.

'Cause she's a purebred, her forehead's
Daisy is high society and her forehead is worth more than your car.

Worth about as much as your car
Essentially, Daisy's forehead is worth big money.

So let's just say your little bouquet
That bouquet you're planning on getting won't help you much.

Won't get you very far
The bouquet won't make Daisy love you more.

But slow down there slick
Hold on a minute there, buddy.

See my sleeves are full of tricks
I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve.

You just say the word and I'll have you birds
You just need to give me the signal and I'll make you two lovebirds.

Kissing at the Ritz
I'll set the scene for a romantic rendezvous at the Ritz Carlton in Paris.

And my price? It's nothing, it's cookie crumbs
My fee for these services? That's nothing, just some crumbs of a cookie.

More of a steal if you ask me
Honestly, it's a really good deal for you.

In terms of conditions, my friend
But there are certain conditions to this offer.

I've only got three
There are only three conditions.

Rule one congratulations son
First rule: Well done, my boy!

You've been promoted to private eye
Now you're a private investigator.

I want a page a week on every word she speaks
I need you to report back to me each week on everything Daisy says.

And brother, don't ask why
Don't even bother with the why.

Rule two you see that window
Second rule: Do you see that window up there?

Right above mademoiselle's boudoir?
It's above Daisy's private chamber.

Won't you be a doll and unlock it?
Would you do me a favor by unlocking it?

I gotta make a quick withdrawal and a small deposit
I need to grab something and could use your help getting it.

And last but not least
And finally,

Listen up close kid, this one's for your own good
Pay attention, this one's important for your sake.

If that girl ever twirls her little brunette curls
If Daisy ever twirls her brunette hair,

And leans in close to say
And gets close to speak to you,

Meet me under the magnolia tonight
If she asks you to meet her under the magnolia tree tonight,

If you wanna get a little crazy
If you're looking to have some fun,

Well you turn and run for the hills, straight and fast
Run away as fast as you can.

Because crazy's Daisy's way of saying
Because Daisy's craziness is a lethal warning.

You'll end up laying on the wrong side of the grass
You'll be in big trouble and probably facing danger.

Well that death wish don't come free
If you want to marry Daisy, there's a significant risk involved.

But a wicked dream needs a wicked schemer
To achieve a wicked dream, you need a schemer of your own caliber.

So thank heavens you met me
You're lucky you met me and can now capitalize on my services.

She's got a two-ply, cream pie, uni degree
Daisy has a degree in scamming people like you.

In stealing from suckers like you, stealing
She's an expert in taking advantage of people like you.

She's got a two-ply, cream pie, hard knocks degree
Daisy's life experience has taught her how to take advantage of suckers.

In feasting on suckers, on suckers like you
She knows how to swindle people like you and enjoys it.

Writer(s): Spencer Mark Hood

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