Satin Doll
Enoch Light & The Light Brigade Lyrics
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Over her shoulder she digs me
Out cattin' that satin doll
Baby, shall we go out skippin'?
Careful, amigo, you're flippin'
Speaks Latin that satin doll
She's nobody's fool so I'm playing it cool as can be
Swich-e-rooney
Telephone numbers well you know
Doing my rhumbas with uno
And that's my satin doll
The lyrics of Enoch Light & The Light Brigade's song Satin Doll revolve around a man who is captivated by a woman who he describes as his "satin doll". He mentions her cigarette holder and the way she wigs him, indicating that the woman is perhaps sophisticated and stylish. The man is clearly interested in her as he asks her out, but also acknowledges that she's nobody's fool and so he has to be careful not to come across as too eager. He speaks of her Latin tongue, perhaps indicating that she's exotic and cultured.
Line by Line Meaning
Cigarette holder which wigs me
The woman has a cigarette holder that makes her look very elegant.
Over her shoulder she digs me
She's giving the singer a seductive glance that indicates she is interested in him.
Out cattin' that satin doll
The woman is going out and looking for a man to spend time with.
Baby, shall we go out skippin'?
The singer asks the woman if she would like to go out and have fun.
Careful, amigo, you're flippin'
The singer cautions himself to avoid getting too excited or emotional and to stay relaxed.
Speaks Latin that satin doll
The woman speaks a language that is unfamiliar to the singer.
She's nobody's fool so I'm playing it cool as can be
The woman is very smart and savvy, so the singer is trying to act calm and collected to impress her.
I'll give it a whirl, but I ain't for no girl catching me
The singer is willing to pursue the woman, but he doesn't want to get too attached and risk getting hurt.
Swich-e-rooney
The singer uses this phrase to express his excitement or enthusiasm.
Telephone numbers well you know
The woman has many men interested in her and the singer acknowledges this fact.
Doing my rhumbas with uno
The singer is dancing alone or with one partner.
And that's my satin doll
The woman is the singer's love interest.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, JOHNNY MERCER, BILLY STRAYHORN
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Ethan W
My favorite arrangement of satin doll by far