Susie Q
Gene Vincent & The Shouts Lyrics
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Oh, Susie Q, baby I love you, Susie Q.
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk;
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk, Susie Q.
I like the way your wear your hat, I like the way you walk your dog,
I like the way your wear your hat, I like the way you walk your dog,
Susie Q.
I like the way your wear your hat, I like the way you walk your dog,
I like the way your wear your hat, I like the way you walk your dog,
Susie Q.
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk;
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk, Susie Q.
Oh, Susie Q, oh, Susie Q,
Oh, Susie Q, baby I love you, Susie Q.
The song "Susie Q" by Gene Vincent & The Shouts is a classic rock and roll song that embodies the energy and excitement of the genre. At its core, the song is about a man's infatuation with a woman named Susie Q. He loves everything about her, from the way she walks and talks to the way she wears her hat and walks her dog. The repetition of these phrases throughout the song emphasizes the man's intense admiration for Susie Q.
The lyrics also contain a sense of urgency and desperation, as the man declares his love for Susie Q multiple times, almost as if he's trying to convince her to feel the same way. The use of the phrase "baby I love you" at the end of each verse further emphasizes this desperation and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Susie Q, oh, Susie Q,
The singer is greeting Susie Q with an excited tone
Oh, Susie Q, baby I love you, Susie Q.
The singer declares their love for Susie Q
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk;
The singer finds Susie Q's mannerisms attractive and interesting
I like the way your wear your hat, I like the way you walk your dog,
The singer specifically finds Susie Q's fashion and pet ownership choices appealing
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk;
The singer continues to express their admiration for Susie Q's movement and speech
Oh, Susie Q, oh, Susie Q,
The singer continues to address Susie Q energetically
Oh, Susie Q, baby I love you, Susie Q.
The singer repeats their love for Susie Q to emphasize their feelings
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Written by: DALE HAWKINS, STANLEY J. LEWIS, ELEANOR BROADWATER
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