What'd I Say
Cash Johnny & Carter June Lyrics
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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
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
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
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Written by: RAY CHARLES
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