Take Me
Bob & Marcia Lyrics
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Stole my heart away from me, way down in Louisiana
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
Aw, here comes Mr. Sprinkler, now
Aw, that's right, yes, yes
Come on, now
Yeah, look out, Tommy
Little bee sucks the blossom, big bee gets the honey
Darkie raises the cotton, white man gets the money
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
Aw, look out, man!
Mr. Louis Tierney, now
Aw, turn it on, boy, turn it on
Walk and talk, Suzie, walk and talk, Suzie
Walk and talk, Suzie, walk and talk, Suzie
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
Aw, now, now
Yes sir, Mr. Leon
We always wear this great big smile, never do look sour
Travel all over the country, playing by the hour
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to wed thee
The song "Take Me Back to Tulsa" by Bob and Marcia is a lively and upbeat tune with catchy lyrics. The song is about a man who is looking for a girl named Dinah, who stole his heart in Louisiana. He wants to go back to Tulsa, where he is from and where he is too young to marry. The lyrics also include references to bees, cotton, and race relations, suggesting that the song is a humorous take on life in the South.
The song's opening line, "Where's that gal with the red dress on?" is a nod to the famous blues standard "St. James Infirmary," which features a similar lyric. The use of this line in "Take Me Back to Tulsa" is likely meant to evoke feelings of nostalgia for the blues and its origins in the American South.
The references to bees and cotton in the song lyrics are a direct reference to the economic and social issues that have long been associated with life in the South. The lyrics suggest that the hard work and labor of black people is often exploited for the benefit of white landowners.
Overall, "Take Me Back to Tulsa" is a fun and lively song that references many different aspects of life in the American South. The catchy, upbeat melody and playful lyrics make it a popular song that is still enjoyed by audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's that gal with the red dress on? Some folks called her Dinah
I am searching for the woman in the red dress known as Dinah.
Stole my heart away from me, way down in Louisiana
I fell in love with Dinah in Louisiana, and she stole my heart.
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
I want to go back to Tulsa, but I am not yet ready for marriage.
Aw, here comes Mr. Sprinkler, now
Mr. Sprinkler is arriving.
Aw, that's right, yes, yes
That is correct, affirmatively so.
Little bee sucks the blossom, big bee gets the honey
The small bee takes the nectar, while the larger bee gets the honey.
Darkie raises the cotton, white man gets the money
Black people grow cotton, but white people profit from it.
Walk and talk, Suzie, walk and talk, Suzie
Suzie, let's move and chat together.
We always wear this great big smile, never do look sour
We always appear happy and never unhappy.
Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to wed thee
I want to return to Tulsa, but I am not yet prepared to marry you.
Lyrics © JOHNNY BOND PUBLICATIONS, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Wills, Tommy Duncan
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Amanda Share
I'm a 65 year old ungifted white woman, but I really love this song, it takes me back to a simpler time in my life.
Lynda Bourn
Same xx
Oscar Reidd
All people are gifted from different races gods gift to man wer women .
Coach Eyez
Everybody gifted and something. Keep your head up.
Mark Elliott
I am 55 , my mother uses sing this song ❤❤
Vynah Renaud
😂 but u sound good hearted.
Barry H.
These two were absolutely magic together ..... what a fabulous song this was.
Anita Franklin
A song with a powerful positive message. Need more of this today.
Max Max
RIP Bob Andy. Bob was a true legend who passed away yesterday, Friday 27th March. Thank you for the wonderful music xx
eligeorge
I love this version, though am reminded of how personal this song was for Nina Simone. She was brilliant, but the music industry didn't want a dark skinned, politically active woman to get any recognition. Her youth must have been very hard--but she wrote this song to give courage to the next generation.