Aretha Sing One for Me
Cat Power Lyrics

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Me and my baby, we had a big fight
We ended our romance the same night
In an angry mood, he walked out the door
I said this song's going to an Aretha Franklin show

[Chorus]
Hey, Aretha, sing one for me
Let him know our life's in misery

Will you sing a song that will touch his heart
And make him sorry that we are apart

I don't know if taking requests is part of your show
Do me this favor and I'll love you forever
Many romances have been saved by your sound
You've touched so many lovers, so many times

[Chorus]

"Think", "Respect", "Call Me", "A Bridge Over Troubled Waters",
And "I Can't See Myself Leaving You".

[Chorus]

"Think", "Respect", "Call Me", "I Never Loved a Man Like I Love You"
And "I Can't See Myself Leaving You".

Overall Meaning

The song "Aretha Sing One For Me" by Cat Power is a tribute to the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin. The lyrics describe a woman who has just had a fight with her partner, and as a way of saving their relationship, she begs Aretha Franklin to sing a song that will touch her partner's heart and make him sorry that they are apart. The woman believes that Aretha Franklin's music has the power to bring lovers back together and she is willing to love her forever if she would take her request.

The chorus of the song repeatedly asks Aretha to sing a song that will touch her partner's heart and make him realize how much he needs her in his life. The woman lists some popular songs that she hopes Aretha will sing such as "Think," "Respect", "Call Me", "A Bridge Over Troubled Waters", and "I Can't See Myself Leaving You". It's clear that the woman seeks solace in Aretha's music, and she believes that the songs she's mentioned will have a significant effect on her partner.

Overall, "Aretha Sing One For Me" is a moving tribute to the late Aretha Franklin by the talented Cat Power. The song is a testament to the power of music and how it can heal even the most heartbroken souls.

Line by Line Meaning

Me and my baby, we had a big fight
My significant other and I argued intensely

We ended our romance the same night
Our romantic relationship ended abruptly

In an angry mood, he walked out the door
He left upset and in a rage

I said this song's going to an Aretha Franklin show
I declared that this song is for Aretha Franklin

Hey, Aretha, sing one for me
Please sing a song for me, Aretha

Let him know our life's in misery
Inform him of the adversities in our life

Will you sing a song that will touch his heart
Can you perform a song that will move him emotionally?

And make him sorry that we are apart
So he regrets our separation

I don't know if taking requests is part of your show
I am not certain if you honor audience requests during performances

Do me this favor and I'll love you forever
If you do me this kindness, I will adore you always

Many romances have been saved by your sound
Numerous romantic relationships have been fixed by your music

You've touched so many lovers, so many times
Your songs have impacted multitudes of lovers on numerous occasions

"Think", "Respect", "Call Me", "A Bridge Over Troubled Waters", And "I Can't See Myself Leaving You".
These are examples of your songs that have touched lovers' hearts

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EUGENE FRANK WILLIAMS, JOHN HERBERT JR. HARRIS

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