George Strait - Check Yes Or No

A Love Story Told Over Time

This music video for George Strait's "Check Yes or No" tells the story of enduring love, from childhood infatuation to a long-term marriage. The video depicts a boy (the singer)'s budding feelings for a classmate, Emmylou. Their initial connection, peppered with playful interactions and secret notes, develops into a deep and lasting relationship.

From Schoolyard to Limousine

The lyrics recount the progression of this love story. The initial playful exchange of notes in the schoolyard—the question of love and friendship, and the answer—("Check yes or no")—becomes a pivotal moment that shapes their future relationship. The video then shifts to depict the couple as adults, still deeply attached and in love. The visuals show the passage of time and the couple’s shared journey, highlighting their passion and devotion to each other over the years.

The Nature of Love

The song and video emphasize the simple act of expressing affection and the power of genuine connection. The core theme of “Check Yes or No” revolves around how a simple question or statement can start a deep and lasting love story, showing how love can continue to blossom over the years and how a simple “check yes or no” can be the beginning of a beautiful journey. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, reinforces the central idea of ​​acknowledging and accepting love, with the message that feelings can and should be expressed freely.

Lyrics

It starts way back in third grade
I used to sit beside Emmylou Hayes
A pink dress, a matching bow in her ponytail
She kissed me on the school bus but told me not to tell
Next day I chased her 'round the playground
'Cross the monkey bars to the merry-go-round
And Emmylou got caught passing me a note
Before the teacher took it I read what she wrote
"Do you love me? Do you wanna be my friend?
And if you do
Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand
If you want to
I think this is how love goes
Check yes or no"
Now we're grown up and she's my wife
Still like two kids with stars in our eyes
Ain't much changed, I still chase Emmylou
Up and down the hall, around the bed in our room
Last night I took her out in a white limousine
Twenty years together she still gets to me
Can't believe it's been that long ago
When we got started with just a little note. note
"Do you love me? Do you wanna be my friend?
And if you do
Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand
If you want to
I think this is how love goes
Check yes or no"
"Do you love me? Do you wanna be my friend?
And if you do
Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand
If you want to
I think this is how love goes
Check yes or no"
Check yes or no
Check yes or no
Check yes or no
Check yes or no