Wooly Bully
Canned Heat Lyrics
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I cried the whole night long
Oh well I roll and I tumble
I cried the whole night long
Oh well I had a feeling baby
Something's going on wrong
Oh well I really love you baby
Come on and say you'll be mine
Come on and say you'll be mine
[Incomprehensible]
Oh well, I cried last night, mama
I cried the night before
Oh well, I cried last night, mama
I cried the night before
Oh well, I had a feeling baby
You don't love me no more
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Well I was swept to the bottom
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Well I roll and I tumble
I cried the whole night long
Oh well I roll and I tumble
I cried the whole night long
Oh well I had your feeling baby
Something's going on wrong
The lyrics to Canned Heat's "Wooly Bully" tell the story of a lovesick narrator who is struggling with a feeling that something is not right in their relationship. The repetitive lines "I roll and I tumble, I cried the whole night long" provide a sense of repetition and desperation that reflects the singer's emotional state. The repeated plea for their love interest to "come on and say you'll be mine" further emphasizes the singer's desire for certainty and reassurance in the relationship.
The song's structure also contributes to its emotional impact. The verses use a call-and-response pattern, with the first line being repeated by the backup vocals. This creates a sense of conversation, with the singer pouring out their woes to a sympathetic listener. The bridge, with its frenzied repetition of unintelligible words, adds a sense of chaos and confusion that reflects the singer's emotional turmoil.
Overall, "Wooly Bully" is a powerful expression of the pain and uncertainty that can come with love. The song's repetition, structure, and raw emotion make it a classic example of the blues genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I roll and I tumble
I keep moving and struggling
I cried the whole night long
I lamented and mourned all through the night
Oh well I had a feeling baby
I had a suspicion or intuition that something is amiss, my dear
Something's going on wrong
Something is not right or is happening in an undesirable way
Oh well I really love you baby
I have strong romantic feelings towards you, my love
Come on and say you'll be mine
Please tell me you are interested in a relationship with me
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Unknown or unintelligible lyrics
Oh well, I cried last night, mama
Last night, I wept, mother
I cried the night before
I also cried the previous night
You don't love me no more
You have no affection or fondness for me anymore
[Incomprehensible]
Unknown or unintelligible lyrics
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Well I was swept to the bottom
I was forced down to the depths
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Unknown or unintelligible lyrics
Oh well I had your feeling baby
I had the impression or sensation, my dear
Something's going on wrong
Something is not right or is happening in an undesirable way
Writer(s): DOMINGO SAMUDIO
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@czgibson
Man, I never knew Canned Heat did a version of this.
@barryjackson9239
Canned heat was awesome! Love the bluesy vibes
@repdale
My dad tried to get me into Canned Heat awhile ago.. I should've listened to him sooner.
@STVG71
I was never into Canned Heat up until recently. Like a lot of music from the 60's and 70's but never gave Canned Heat much of a listen.
@Jm01394
I was a Canned Heat listener in the day. This still sounds good!! Thanks .I enjoyed.
@televinv8062
Great tune, great version
@SEVFEST
How cool I lived thru this and never heard their version Thanx for the post
@CorvairDan
Blind Owl tragically died on Sept 3, 1970 and is playing along with them in Heaven. RIP Al
@felipplanasprats2857
Canned Heat, no me canso de oirlos. Son un clásico de la música Rock, Blues, Boogie
@evelynbarahona3373
i cant stop listening this song!