The Shoop Shoop Song
Aretha Franklin Lyrics
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How can I tell if he loves me so
Is it in his eyes?
Oh no you'll be deceived
Is it in his eyes?
Oh no he'll make believe
If you wanna know if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
Or is it in his face?
Oh no it's just his charms
In his warm embrace?
Oh no that's just his arms
If you wanna know if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
That's where it is
Woah It's in his kiss
That's where it is
Woah hug him and squeeze him tight
Find out what you want to know
If it's love if it really is
It's there in his kiss
How 'bout the way he acts?
Oh no that's not the way
And you're not listenin' to all I said
If you wanna know if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
That's where it is
Woah It's in his kiss
That's where it is
[Repeat]
Oh yeah it's in his kiss
That's where it is
Oh it's in his kiss
That's where it is
Oh it's in his kiss
That's where it is
Oh oh it's in his kiss
That's where it is
Oh ohh it's in his... kiss
That's where it is
The Shoop Shoop Song by Aretha Franklin is a catchy tune with a meaningful message about love. The song is from the perspective of a woman who questions whether or not her partner loves her. She wonders if telling signs are present in his eyes, face or embrace but ultimately concludes that the truth lies in his kiss. The lyrics suggest that while actions may speak louder than words, a kiss can reveal more than any words ever could.
The repetition of the phrase "It's in his kiss" underscores the importance of a physical expression of love, and how it can communicate more effectively than words. The lyrics also emphasize the need for communication and listening closely to what your partner is saying, rather than relying on assumptions or preconceived notions.
Interestingly, The Shoop Shoop Song was originally written and recorded by Rudy Clark in 1963, but it wasn't until Aretha Franklin covered the song in 1964 that it became a hit. Aretha Franklin's soulful version of The Shoop Shoop Song showcases her powerful vocals, and her interpretation of the song's lyrics have made it a classic for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Does he love me I wanna know
The singer is curious to know whether her lover truly loves her.
How can I tell if he loves me so
The singer is unsure how to determine if her lover is in love with her.
Is it in his eyes?
The singer wonders if her lover's love for her can be seen in his eyes.
Oh no you'll be deceived
The singer warns that one cannot always trust what they see in their lover's eyes.
Is it in his eyes?
The singer repeats her question about whether her lover's love can be seen in his eyes.
Oh no he'll make believe
The singer warns that her lover may pretend to have feelings that he does not truly possess.
If you wanna know if he loves you so
The singer provides advice on how to determine if someone loves you.
It's in his kiss
The singer asserts that a person's love can be felt in their kiss.
That's where it is
The singer reinforces that love can be found in a person's kiss.
Or is it in his face?
The singer suggests that her lover's love may be evident in his facial expression.
Oh no it's just his charms
The singer dismisses the idea that her lover's love can be found in his charms or attractive qualities.
In his warm embrace?
The singer questions if her lover's love can be felt in his embrace.
Oh no that's just his arms
The singer dismisses the idea that her lover's love can be found solely in the physical act of embracing.
Woah hug him and squeeze him tight
The singer suggests physically expressing love to gauge her lover's feelings.
Find out what you want to know
The singer encourages finding out if someone loves you when curiosity exists.
If it's love if it really is
The singer emphasizes that the love she is seeking information about must be real.
It's there in his kiss
The singer reiterates that a person's love can be felt in their kiss.
How 'bout the way he acts?
The singer questions if her lover's actions can indicate his love for her.
Oh no that's not the way
The singer dismisses the notion that a person's actions alone can provide conclusive evidence of their love.
And you're not listenin' to all I said
The singer is frustrated that her advice is not being fully heeded.
If you wanna know if he loves you so
The singer repeats her advice for determining if someone loves you.
It's in his kiss
The singer reinforces that a person's love can be felt in their kiss.
That's where it is
The singer reiterates that love can be found in a person's kiss.
Woah it's in his kiss
The singer repeats the idea that love can be found in a person's kiss.
That's where it is
The singer reinforces that love can be found in a person's kiss.
[Repeat]
The chorus is repeated again to emphasize the importance of a person's kiss in revealing their love.
Oh yeah it's in his kiss
The singer reiterates that love can be found in a person's kiss.
That's where it is
The singer reinforces that love can be found in a person's kiss.
Oh it's in his kiss
The singer repeats the idea that love can be found in a person's kiss.
That's where it is
The singer reinforces that love can be found in a person's kiss.
Oh it's in his kiss
The singer repeats the idea that love can be found in a person's kiss.
That's where it is
The singer reinforces that love can be found in a person's kiss.
Oh oh it's in his kiss
The singer emphasizes the importance of a person's kiss in revealing their love.
That's where it is
The singer reinforces that love can be found in a person's kiss.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rudy Clark
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrStyle23
Just came for that note...you know the NOTE...the one that made Darlene Love forget she was singing background on TV and made her think she was in the church choir. Aretha raised the octave and the hairs on everybody's arms. THE QUEEN
@arnoldamaral7406
MrStyle23 I loved Miss Darlene. She was so beautiful. And could sing. What a great talent.👸 Arnold Bourbon Amaral 💙💐🌏🌎🌍
@billyjenemusiclover667
Darlene gave an interview years ago and talked about this very performance and mentioned how Aretha moved her and the other singers as well as the band.
@Brend.0
This performance always blows me away. It's just the power behind those upper belts...... Very few can do it and make it sound like a bell ringing. Perfection.....
@TheBrownIsland
Darlene Love is alive & well at 80yrs old and have the Nerve to still look so Good. She's beautiful. Here she in her Music Video in 2015 at 72yrs young performing "Forbidden Nights" while driving a Convertible people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4915gjpFEo
@jeffcareaga4433
Is that Darlene Love?! Amazing!
@JaySmith-mz7vg
Darlene FELT that note!! Whew. Ree was SANGING!
@JAZZLlFE
1:40 Darlene was background singer, fan, hype girl, audience member and spectator all at the same time without missing a beat. 😂😂😂
@missmyasia
Darlene was like, BISH YOU BETTER SANG!! Young, Gifted and Black...and beautiful! Rest in peace Queen!
@rosebuddraper2666
Yessssssssss liiiiiiiike......