Norman

The singer describes being devoted to Norman and turning down invitations from other men. At first, she explains that she was away with Norman and has a dress to make for him; later, she says he is the only person she thinks about. The repeated, playful sounds of his name make the song feel light and affectionate rather than troubled.

Several everyday details show how this devotion shapes her choices: she misses Jimmy’s phone call, declines Bill’s invitation to a show, and says Joey must make arrangements with Norman before taking her skating. The dress she is sewing suggests she is preparing for a special occasion, though the lyrics do not say exactly what it is. Saying her heart “belongs to him” is a familiar way to express strong romantic loyalty.

The singer’s language is cheerful and emphatic, especially when she describes Norman holding, kissing, and hugging her. Her claim that he is her “only love” may express sincere commitment, but the playful repetition and exaggerated list of affection also give the song a teasing, comic quality. The lyrics leave open whether we should hear her devotion as entirely earnest or as cheerful exaggeration.