Satin Doll
D.J. Chill Lyrics
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Satin doll
Satin doll
Satin doll
She was just my little satin doll
I met her down by the blossom tree
She has beauty like the moon far beyond my words
Satin doll, satin doll, satin doll, satin doll
I can't take her no more
I can't take her no more
I can't take her no more
I can't take her no more
Satin doll, satin doll, satin doll, satin doll
Her voice disappeared over the hills
Over mountains made of blue crystal
She was just my little satin doll
I met her down by the blossom tree
(Where is she?) In a rain forest, satin doll
(Where is she?) In a sunny field, satin doll
(Where is she?) Oriental garden, satin doll
(Where is she?) In a paper temple, satin doll
She was just my little satin doll
I met her down by the blossom tree
In D.J. Chill's song "Satin Doll," the lyrics tell a story of a man who meets a woman that he refers to as his "little satin doll." He first sees her by a blossom tree, and comments on her beauty that is "like the moon far beyond my words." He likens her beauty to a sunset flock of firebirds, which emphasizes the magnificent and awe-inspiring nature of her appearance. Throughout the song, he repeats the phrase "satin doll" as a way to constantly remind the listener of who he is talking about - this woman who has captivated him.
The repetition of the phrase "I can't take her no more" in the chorus suggests that perhaps this woman has left him or he has had some sort of falling out with her. He laments her disappearance, noting that even her voice has disappeared over the hills, and seems almost as if he is searching for her as he lists off the different locations where he imagines she could be - a rain forest, a sunny field, an Oriental garden, a paper temple. It is clear that this woman has made a significant impact on him, and he is unable to forget about her.
The lyrics of "Satin Doll" speak to a sense of longing and loss, but also capture the intense beauty of a woman who has left an impression on the singer. Through his use of poetic language and repetition, D.J. Chill is able to create an immersive narrative and convey the depth of emotion felt by the song's protagonist.
Line by Line Meaning
Satin doll
Repeating the title of the song
She was just my little satin doll
Referring to a woman as a doll, a prized possession that brings joy and happiness
I met her down by the blossom tree
Recalling the moment of meeting the woman under a specific tree, a nostalgic moment
She has beauty like the moon far beyond my words
Describing the woman's beauty as celestial, otherworldly and indescribable
Like a sunset flock of firebirds, oh
Comparing the woman's beauty to a breathtaking natural phenomenon that is rare and awe-inspiring
Satin doll, satin doll, satin doll, satin doll
Repeating the title of the song
I can't take her no more
Expressing a sense of overwhelming love or infatuation which is becoming difficult to handle
Her voice disappeared over the hills
The woman is no longer present and her absence is felt deeply
Over mountains made of blue crystal
Imagining an idyllic place where the woman's voice can be heard echoing, even if only in one's own imagination
Where is she?, In a rain forest, satin doll
Searching for the woman in different idyllic locations and imagining her presence in various natural settings
Where is she?, In a sunny field, satin doll
Continuing to search for the woman in different picturesque locations
Where is she?, Oriental garden, satin doll
Continuing to search for the woman in serene and secluded places where nature and human design intersect
Where is she?, In a paper temple, satin doll
Extending the search for the woman to elaborate or fantastical settings, like a temple made of paper
She was just my little satin doll, I met her down by the blossom tree
Reiterating the nostalgic memory of meeting the woman and expressing fondness and longing for her presence
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Written by: Martin John James Phillipps
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