Lovely Rita meter maid,
Nothing can come between us.
When it gets dark I tow your heart away.
Standing by a parking meter,
When I caught a glimpse of Rita,
Filling in a ticket in her little white book.
In a cap she looked much older,
And the bag across her shoulder
Made her look a little like a military man.
Lovely Rita meter maid,
May I inquire discreetly,
When are you free to take some tea with me?
(Rita!)
Took her out and tried to win her.
Had a laugh and over dinner,
Told her I would really like to see her again.
Got the bill and Rita paid it.
Took her home I nearly made it,
Sitting on the sofa with a sister or two.
Oh, lovely Rita meter maid,
Where would I be without you?
Give us a wink and make me think of you.
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Thanks to Gaby Germanos, Beatleologist for submitting the lyrics.
Review about Lovely Rita last line's clear imo | Reviewer: Anonymous | 8/14/09
the last line likely refers to why he didn't 'make it', which as many guys can remember from high school when your date's younger sibling(s) would always linger not allowing for any privacy, and of course her parents had no problems with their interference. good times.
Why couldn't it mean that they'd nearly made 'it' with a sister or two? They were the BEATLES, everyone knew their names, I wouldn't be surprised if they had had girls lined up outside their dressing rooms.
What does it mean by "I nearly made it..." | Reviewer: Beatle's Skunk | 7/28/09
Response to comment below:
Many believe this is another Paul Is Dead clue; that the song refers to Paul picking up a women named Rita on Nov 9 1966, and during the drive to his home she realised he was and threw herself onto him, cause him to crash. The line "I nearly made it" hints at it, but the following line does not match up to any meaning the first one could have.
Paul Is Live...
Great song | Reviewer: Anonymous | 2/16/09
I've always loved this song, but was never quite sure if I understood him when he said, " Nearly made it...With a sister or two" he can't mean they nearly made IT with a sister or two nivolved, right? Please, someone tell me that has nothing to do with what he meant!
Lovely Rita | Reviewer: Jack Valliax | 2/19/08
I think any Beatles fan would agree with me when i say that The Beatles where full to the brim with talent, creating Sgt. Peppers, only for it to become one of the greatest rock 'n' roll albums ever. Lovely Rita is a brilliant song off of the album, and I think along with the other Beatles songs, the music will live on forever.
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