What'd I Say
Cash Johnny & Carter June Lyrics


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Come on honey don't you treat me wrong
Come and love your daddy all night long
Hey, hey all right
Hey, hey baby, what'd I say

See that girl with a diamond ring
I know where she got that thing
Hey, hey all right
Hey, hey baby, what'd I say

Oh yeah, honey you're so fine
Baby you're so fine
Honey you're so fine
Honey you're so fine
Oh you're so fine hey, hey all right
Hey, hey baby, what'd I say

See the girl with the rich dress on
She can do that all night long
Hey, hey all right
Hey, hey baby, what'd I say

When you see me in misery
Come on baby and stand by me
Hey, hey all right
Hey, hey baby, what'd I say

Baby, what'd I say right now
What'd I say right now
Honey you're so fine
What'd I say right now




Baby, you're so fine
Hey, what'd I say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "What'd I Say" by Cash Johnny & Carter June are a classic example of early rock and roll. The song is about the singer's desire for his lover to stay with him all night long and satisfy his needs. The repeated line "Hey, hey baby, what'd I say" is a call and response technique often used in rock and roll to engage the audience.


The first stanza sets the tone for the song, with the singer pleading with his lover to love him all night long. He wants her to treat him right and satisfy his desires. The second stanza introduces a girl with a diamond ring, implying that she is wealthy and attractive. The singer boasts that he knows where she got her ring from, suggesting possible criminal activities.


The chorus repeats the same lines over and over again, creating a catchy hook that is easy for the audience to sing along to. The bridge introduces another girl with a rich dress, emphasizing the theme of wealth and luxury. The song ends with the singer asking his lover what she says to his request, echoing the need for validation and affirmation from his partner.


Overall, the lyrics to "What'd I Say" are typical of early rock and roll music, emphasizing themes of romance, sexuality, and materialism. The song, with its simple yet effective call and response structure, is a classic of the genre and has been covered by many artists over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on honey don't you treat me wrong
Please don't mistreat me, darling


Come and love your daddy all night long
Stay with me all through the night


Hey, hey all right
Expressing enthusiasm


Hey, hey baby, what'd I say
What do you think of me now?


See that girl with a diamond ring
Observing a woman with jewelry


I know where she got that thing
Aware of how she acquired it


Oh yeah, honey you're so fine
Complimenting a woman's beauty


Baby you're so fine
Repeating the compliment


Honey you're so fine
Reiterating the compliment


Honey you're so fine
Emphasizing the compliment


Oh you're so fine hey, hey all right
Feeling impressed by the beauty


Hey, hey baby, what'd I say
Asking for a response from the woman


See the girl with the rich dress on
Observing a woman with fancy clothes


She can do that all night long
Suggesting that she can party indefinitely


When you see me in misery
Noticing when the singer is unhappy


Come on baby and stand by me
Offering emotional support


Hey, hey all right
Feeling reassured


Hey, hey baby, what'd I say
Expecting a response


Baby, what'd I say right now
Asking for a reaction to his words


What'd I say right now
Repeating the question


Honey you're so fine
Complimenting the woman again


What'd I say right now
Repeating the question


Baby, you're so fine
Complimenting the woman again


Hey, what'd I say
Asking for a response or reaction




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAY CHARLES

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