In the sixties, He recorded for the Madfison label, then started his own record label, Living Legend, where he produced obscure groups like the Birdwatchers, the Gents Five and Tommy Strand and the Upper Hand, all without much success. He reportedly dropped out of the fickle music biz in the 70's and worked in horse racing field. all his Charlton sides were eventually compiled in a single LP called "Lonely for You" featuring all 30 sides.
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Gary Stites Lyrics
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Ms. Clawdy,
Woah god you sure look good to me.
Why do you excite me baby?
I know it can't be me.
'Cause I give you,
But you just don't treat me right.
You lock door every morning,
And come home late at night.
I'm gonna tell...
Tell my momma,
Lord I swear, what you been doin' to me.
I'm gonna tell everybody,
I'm in misery.
[Bridge]
Well lawdy, lawdy, lawdy,
Ms. Clawdy,
Yeah you sure look good to me.
Why do you excite me baby?
I know it can't be me.
Now it's bye,
Bye bye baby.
No I won't be comin' no more.
Goodbye little darlin',
Down the road I go.
The song "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" by Gary Stites is a classic R&B song about a man's infatuation with a woman named Miss Clawdy. The singer is enamored with Miss Clawdy's beauty and can't resist her charms. He is confused as to why he is so attracted to her, but knows that it can't be because of himself. Despite his love for her, Miss Clawdy mistreats him and takes advantage of his affection by taking all of his money and locking him out of the house. The singer is fed up with her behavior and decides to leave her, saying goodbye and hitting the road.
The lyrics in this song explore the classic theme of unrequited love, with the singer deeply in love with Miss Clawdy but unable to receive the love he desires in return. The repetition of "lawdy, lawdy, lawdy" throughout the song adds a sense of desperation and urgency to his pleas for her affection. The singer's decision to leave Miss Clawdy at the end of the song is a powerful statement of self-worth, putting an end to his painful love for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Well lawdy, lawdy, lawdy, Ms. Clawdy,
Wow, oh my goodness, Miss Clawdy, you look very attractive to me.
Woah god you sure look good to me.
My goodness, you look incredibly attractive to me.
Why do you excite me baby?
What is it about you that gets me so excited?
I know it can't be me.
I don't think it's me causing these feelings.
'Cause I give you, All of my money, But you just don't treat me right.
Even though I give you all my money, you still mistreat me.
You lock door every morning, And come home late at night.
You lock the door in the morning, and come home very late at night.
I'm gonna tell... Tell my momma, Lord I swear, what you been doin' to me.
I'm going to tell my mom everything you have done to me.
I'm gonna tell everybody, I'm in misery.
I'm going to tell everyone that I'm in a lot of pain and unhappiness because of you.
Well lawdy, lawdy, lawdy, Ms. Clawdy, Yeah you sure look good to me.
Wow, oh my goodness, Miss Clawdy, you look very attractive to me.
Why do you excite me baby? I know it can't be me.
What is it about you that gets me so excited? I don't think it is me causing these feelings.
Now it's bye, Bye bye baby. No I won't be comin' no more.
Goodbye, I won't be coming back.
Goodbye little darlin', Down the road I go.
Goodbye, my sweetie. I'm leaving.
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