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Clifton Chenier Lyrics


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Hey mama, don't you treat me wrong
Come and love your daddy all night long
All right, hey, hey, all right now

See the girl with the diamond ring
She knows how to shake that thing
All right, hey, hey, Mmm, all right now
Ahhh, Ohh, Ahhh, Ohh, Ahhh, Ohh, Ohh
Make me feel so good, make me feel so good right now
Make me feel so good, make me feel so good right now
Make me feel so good, make me feel so good

Mmm, see the girl with the red dress on
She can do the dog all night long
All right, hmm what'd I say, tell me what'd I say

Tell me what'd I say, tell me what'd I say right now
Tell me what'd I say, tell me what'd I say right now
Tell me what'd I say, tell me what'd I say

Ahhh, Ohh, Ahhh, Ohh, Ahhh, Ohh, Ohh
It's all right, It's all right right now
Baby, it's all right, Baby, it's all right right now
Baby, it's all right, Oh yeah!

Baby shake that thing, baby shake that thing right now




Baby shake that thing, baby shake that thing right now
Baby shake that thing, well I feel all right

Overall Meaning

The song "What'd I Say" by Clifton Chenier is an upbeat and lively tune with a focus on dancing and having a good time. The lyrics speak to the desire for physical love and affection from a romantic partner, with the singer addressing his "mama" and pleading for her to love him all night long. The mention of a girl with a diamond ring and a girl in a red dress suggests that the singer is out at a party or club, where he sees women who know how to dance and have a good time. He asks the listener to tell him what he's saying, seemingly overcome with joy and excitement.


The repetition of the phrase "make me feel so good" and the use of nonverbal sounds such as "ahhh" and "ohh" create a sense of physical pleasure and enjoyment in the song. The call-and-response structure of the lyrics, with the singer asking the listener to repeat certain phrases, is also indicative of a fun and lighthearted atmosphere.


Overall, "What'd I Say" is a celebration of music, dance, and physical pleasure, with a focus on having a good time in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey mama, don't you treat me wrong
Addressing his lover, the singer requests her not to mistreat him.


Come and love your daddy all night long
He implores his lover to have an intimate and loving relationship with him throughout the night.


All right, hey, hey, all right now
The singer expresses his contentment with the situation and appears delighted.


See the girl with the diamond ring
The singer acknowledges a woman wearing a diamond ring.


She knows how to shake that thing
He describes the woman to be skilled in moving her body to the rhythm of the song.


All right, hey, hey, Mmm, all right now
The singer expresses his satisfaction with the situation and seems to be enjoying the moment.


Ahhh, Ohh, Ahhh, Ohh, Ahhh, Ohh, Ohh
This is likely an interlude to the song, and the singer uses sounds to express his enjoyment of the music.


Make me feel so good, make me feel so good right now
The singer pleads with his lover to continue satisfying him, acknowledging that the feeling he's experiencing is pleasurable.


Mmm, see the girl with the red dress on
The singer describes a woman who is wearing a red dress.


She can do the dog all night long
The singer implies that the woman can dance all night long.


All right, hmm what'd I say, tell me what'd I say
The singer is lost in the music, and he appears to be enjoying the moment. He also seems to be questioning the lyrics he's singing.


Tell me what'd I say, tell me what'd I say right now
The singer repeats his request for someone to tell him what he's saying, indicating that he may be lost in his thoughts or not making sense.


Tell me what'd I say, tell me what'd I say right now
He repeats his request, seemingly questioning the meaning behind his lyrics.


Tell me what'd I say, tell me what'd I say
He once again repeats his request, implying that he may not know what he's saying anymore or is just enjoying his own music.


Ahhh, Ohh, Ahhh, Ohh, Ahhh, Ohh, Ohh
This is likely an interlude to the song, and the singer uses sounds to express his enjoyment of the music.


It's all right, It's all right right now
The singer reassures his lover that everything is okay, and they should continue enjoying the moment.


Baby, it's all right, Baby, it's all right right now
He once again reassures his lover, stating that it's okay to let loose and enjoy the moment.


Baby, it's all right, Oh yeah!
The singer emphasizes that everything is okay, and he is enjoying the moment.


Baby shake that thing, baby shake that thing right now
The singer encourages his lover to continue dancing in a provocative and sexual manner.


Baby shake that thing, baby shake that thing right now
He repeats his encouraging statement, wanting his lover to continue moving to the music.


Baby shake that thing, well I feel all right
The singer acknowledges that he's feeling good, and he's enjoying his lover's movements, seemingly motivated by her sexual dance.




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

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@sherellemouton5524

My dad plays on this live album paul lil buck sinegal and my grandfather is Cleveland chenier, cliftons brother

@cephoras

This music and the people who made are national treasures.

@stellaa302

Are you also a musician ?
Greetings from Uruguay 🧡

@shawnwright5332

👍🇨🇦

@raphaelrousso7124

Les Anges de la musique sur ton berceau p'tite Chérie (si je peux me permettre)

@bishlap

You have a great family/lineage. Be proud!!

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@Donald-uz7ew

Clifton Chenier is the reason Zodico music was established..

He played at my uncles club (The Tuxedo Club)in Parks. Louisiana.

He loved going to little towns in south Louisiana..Cade..St. Martinville..Breaux Bridge..Parks..Grosse Tete..O' Lodge..Lil de Sipp...and abunch moe towns..If you did not have any money to enter..no problem..

Come on in!!

@bsglopuhuh5970

In the early 80s I went to see Bonnie Raitt at the Northrup auditorium at the U of Minnesota. She played a great set, but I thought it was a little short. I talked my music partner into going to the Union Bar in Mpls to see Clifton Chenier We got beers and joined the crowd. I then realized I was standing behind Bonnie Raitt. I leaned in and said "I thought you played a great set tonight, but it was a little short". She just turned toward the stage and motioned with both her arms spread wide. It was great night of music!

@elizabethmabry1389

CLIFTON USE TO PLAY AT EFFIES AGO GO WE LIVED ACROSS THE STREET HOW LUCKY CAN YOU GET

@michaelegnatz1535

Met Clifton and his band two different years in a row,maybe 40 years ago in Fitzgerald’s club on Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL Chicago. great man his Band wanted me to take him into the city and buy some weed but I respectfully declined.
Love his music and spirit .
Michael wow this

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