These Arms of Mine
Dirty Dancing Lyrics


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These arms of mine
They are lonely
Lonely and feeling blue
These arms of mine
They are yearning
Yearning from wanting you

And if you
Would let them hold you
Oh, how grateful I will be

These arms of mine
They are burning
Burning from wanting you
These arms of mine
They are wanting
Wanting to hold you

And if you
Would let them hold you
Oh, how grateful I will be

Come on, come on, baby
Just be my little woman
Just be my lover, oh
I need me somebody
Somebody to treat me right
Oh, I need your warm, loving arms to hold me tight
And I, I, I need, I need your, I need your tender lips too, oh
Hold me




Tell me when I'm lyin'
Baby, baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "These Arms of Mine" by Otis Redding, which was famously featured in the movie Dirty Dancing, are a beautiful expression of a yearning for love and affection. The lyrics describe the loneliness and longing of the singer's arms, which are left empty and blue without the presence of the person they desire. The singer pleads with this person to allow him to hold them, promising that he will be grateful for the embrace. The burning desire expressed in the lyrics is palpable and deeply emotional, showcasing the desperate need for connection and intimacy that many of us feel.


The song "These Arms of Mine" was written by Otis Redding himself and released on his debut album "Pain in My Heart" in 1964. The song later became a hit when it was featured in the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing, which helped bring the soulful sounds of Otis Redding to a new audience. The song has remained popular over the years, with many cover versions by other artists and frequent use in movies and television shows.


Line by Line Meaning

These arms of mine
The singer is referring to their own arms


They are lonely
The singer feels isolated and alone


Lonely and feeling blue
The singer is sad and depressed because they are lonely


They are yearning
The singer's arms are craving affection


Yearning from wanting you
The singer is yearning for the person they desire


And if you Would let them hold you
The singer is hoping the person they desire will let them hold them


Oh, how grateful I will be
The singer will feel thankful if the person they desire lets them hold them


They are burning
The singer's arms are full of passion


Burning from wanting you
The singer wants the person they desire intensely


They are wanting
The singer's arms crave the person they desire


Wanting to hold you
The singer wants to hold the person they desire tightly


Come on, come on, baby
The singer is encouraging the person they desire to come to them


Just be my little woman
The singer wants the person they desire to be their partner


Just be my lover, oh
The singer wants the person they desire to be their romantic partner


I need me somebody
The singer is expressing their need for companionship


Somebody to treat me right
The singer desires someone who will treat them well


Oh, I need your warm, loving arms to hold me tight
The singer wants the person they desire to hold them tightly with love


And I, I, I need, I need your, I need your tender lips too, oh
The singer wants a romantic relationship with kissing


Hold me
The singer is asking the person they desire to hold them tightly


Tell me when I'm lyin'
The singer wants the person they desire to be honest with them


Baby, baby
The singer is expressing affection towards the person they desire




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@jezelbacchus5444

oh my God!!!!!!!! This never gets old. These arms of mine

@karenkeeling9598

Oh god, who didn't love Patrick Swayze, one sexy man, Rip Patrick your fan's will never forget you just wished I'd been baby.

@damedecoeur6557

He was singing with his heart and soul ! ♥♥♥

@chantalgust7039

I Love Old Music ❤️🎶🎵

@punckick242

Me and my husband did our first dance to this a few weeks ago at our wedding September 22nd were both 22 I listen to more older stuff than anything today's crap sucks lol

@danielelliott5532

if you like old tunes check out my my mellow playlist...some were made even before I was born.congratulatons and I hope you have a very long and happy life together..much love discodan😎

@TheSunRiseKid

CONGRATULATIONS! Yep! New music blows!

@SamaraSami

There is no movies like that anymore...

@angelafrench3512

Samara Sami or music

@paulsfishingtrips

Samara Sami very true

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