(Traditional American folk song)
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
I belong to somebody.
He's got shoes like paper,
He's got stockings like leather,
He's got a head like a pumpkin,
He's got teeth like a rake,
He's got a beard like a broom,
He's got feet like a shovel.
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
I belong to somebody.
He's got an awful funny way,
He's got an awful funny way,
He's got an awful funny way,
Of dealing with me.
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
I belong to somebody.
He's got a brand new buggy,
With curtains so fuzzy,
He's got a new silk hat,
He's got a bulldog too.
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
Shoo fly, don't bother me,
I belong to somebody.
Meaning:
The song "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" is a traditional folk song that humorously describes a person trying to shoo away a pesky fly while also hinting at a romantic interest. The lyrics playfully depict the characteristics and funny quirks of the person's romantic partner. The song conveys a lighthearted, playful tone and may be used in various contexts, such as bantering with a persistent admirer or expressing one's preference for a specific individual over unwanted advances.