There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Christine C… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Christine Cooper was a 1960s American soul singer.
2) Christine Cooper is a Welsh folk musician.

1) Christine Cooper was a 1960s American soul singer.

2) Christine Cooper is a Welsh folk musician based in Tenby. As well as her solo work, she records and performs in the Welsh duo Ceri Rhys Matthews & Christine Cooper.
Cooper is twice winner of the International Welsh Celtic Fiddle Competition, and was shortlisted for two British Awards for Storytelling Excellence in 2012.

SOS
Christine Cooper Lyrics

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Oh wild one I'm gonna tame you down (tame you down)
Ah, wild one I'll get you yet (yeah yeah) you bet (yeah yeah)
You little doll all you do is play, you've got a new baby ev'ry day
But some day it's gonna be me, me and only me

Oh oh wild one I'll make you settle down (settle down)
Ah wild one I'll clippa your wings (yeah yeah) and them things (yeah yeah)
You got the lips that I'm mad about

I got the lips that'll knock you out
C'mon wild one be wild about me

Whoa, yeah, baby

(whoa whoa whoa)
(yeah yeah)
(wah wah wah wah)

You little doll all you do is play, you've got a new baby ev'ry day
But some day it's gonna be me, me and only me

Oh oh wild one I'll make you settle down (settle down)
Ah wild one I'll clippa your wings (yeah yeah) and things (yeah yeah)
You got the lips that I'm mad about
I got the lips that'll knock you out
C'mon wild one be wild about me

Whoa, yeah (wah wah wah wah)
C'mon wild one be wild about me

One more once (wah wah wah wah)

Ah, c'mon wild one be wild about me
Be wild about me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Christine Cooper's song "SOS" depict a man trying to tame a wild and promiscuous woman. He is determined to be the one to settle her down and claims he will "clip her wings" and make her be wild about him. The singer of the song sees something in the woman that others cannot, and he believes that he can tame her and make her love him exclusively. The repetition of the phrase "wild one" emphasizes the woman's untamed nature and the man's desire to change it.

The song is a reflection of the societal expectations of the time, where women were supposed to be docile and demure, and men were the ones who "tamed" them. The lyrics also suggest an objectification of women, with the "wild one" being seen as a toy to be played with and passed around. The song can also be interpreted as a commentary on the struggle for power between men and women in relationships.

Overall, Christine Cooper's "SOS" is a complex and thought-provoking song that reflects the cultural and societal norms of its time. It challenges listeners to consider the dynamics of power and control in relationships and the expectations placed upon women.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh wild one I'm gonna tame you down (tame you down)
I am determined to calm your wild nature and behavior.

Ah, wild one I'll get you yet (yeah yeah) you bet (yeah yeah)
Although you are hard to catch, I am confident that I will eventually be with you.

You little doll all you do is play, you've got a new baby ev'ry day
You are flirtatious and always playing the field, never settling down with just one person.

But some day it's gonna be me, me and only me
Despite your current behavior, I believe that one day you will choose to only be with me.

Oh oh wild one I'll make you settle down (settle down)
I am going to convince you to stop being so wild and commit to a more stable lifestyle with me.

Ah wild one I'll clippa your wings (yeah yeah) and them things (yeah yeah)
I am going to restrict you and keep you from being able to do as you please, especially with other potential partners.

You got the lips that I'm mad about
I am incredibly attracted to your lips.

I got the lips that'll knock you out
I am confident that my own lips are just as worthy of your attention and desire.

C'mon wild one be wild about me
I want you to channel your wildness and passion towards me, and only me.

Whoa, yeah, baby
Expressing excitement and anticipation for what is to come.

You little doll all you do is play, you've got a new baby ev'ry day
Repeating previous sentiments about the person's uncommitted and flirtatious behavior.

Oh oh wild one I'll make you settle down (settle down)
Reiterating the desire to change the person's behavior.

Ah wild one I'll clippa your wings (yeah yeah) and things (yeah yeah)
Reiterating the desire to restrict the person's actions and freedom.

C'mon wild one be wild about me
Repeating the central message of wanting the person's wildness and passion to be directed towards the singer.

One more once (wah wah wah wah)
An exclamation of intensity or urgency.

Ah, c'mon wild one be wild about me
Repeating the central message once more.

Be wild about me
A final plea for the person to choose the artist and direct their passion towards them.

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