We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standin' there
On a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say, "Hello"
Little did I know
That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
And I was cryin' on the staircase
Beggin' you, "Please don't go, " and I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
In a RARE response, identify at least one allusion in the song and explain the reference.
1 answer
One allusion in the song is to the characters Romeo and Juliet from William Shakespeare's play of the same name. The lyrics mention the line "That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles," which refers to the scene in Shakespeare's play where Romeo throws pebbles at Juliet's window to get her attention. The song also references Juliet's father's disapproval, as he tells her to stay away from Romeo. Overall, the allusion to Romeo and Juliet in the song highlights the theme of forbidden love and the desire to be together despite the obstacles.