Raspberry Beret
Warren Zevon · Other Songs - Warren Zevon
My boss was Mr. McGee, he told me several times
That he didn't like my kind
'Cause I was a bit too leisurely
I was always busy doing something close to nothing
Different then the time before
That's when I saw her, oh, I saw her
She walked in through the out door, out door
She wore a raspberry beret
The kind you find in a second hand store
Raspberry beret
When it was warm she didn't wear much more
Raspberry beret, I think I love her
Built the way she was, she had the nerve to ask me
If I meant to do her any harm
So I put her on the back of my bike and we went riding
Down by old man Johnson's farm
Now rainy days never turned me on
But something about the way, the clouds and her mixed
She wasn't too bright to know the way she kissed me
I knew she knew how to get her kicks
She wore a raspberry beret
The kind you find in a second hand store
Raspberry beret
When it was warm she didn't wear much more
Raspberry beret, I think I love her
She wore a raspberry beret
The kind you find in a second hand store
Raspberry beret
When it was warm she didn't wear much more
Raspberry beret, I think I love her
She wore a raspberry beret
The kind you find in a second hand store
Raspberry beret
When it was warm she didn't wear much more
Raspberry beret, I think I love her
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Raspberry Beret
Warren Zevon's 'Raspberry Beret' stands as a defining track of the 1970s American singer-songwriter genre, blending sharp social commentary with a distinctive, rhythmic delivery. Recorded during the height of his career, the song exemplifies Zevon's ability to weave narrative storytelling with biting wit, capturing the anxieties and absurdities of urban life. Its enduring popularity stems from its unique fusion of bluesy instrumentation and Zevon's gravelly, charismatic vocal style, which became a hallmark of his discography. The recording remains a staple in collections of classic rock and roll, celebrated for its lyrical depth and the way it cemented Zevon's reputation as a master of the spoken-word ballad. As a cultural touchstone, the song continues to resonate with audiences who appreciate its mix of humor and melancholy, reflecting the era's spirit while maintaining its relevance today.