Little Bit Of Soul
Gerald Wilson And His Orchestra Lyrics
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That's where I long to be;
In that little brown shack in South Carolina,
Someone waits for me.
In each letter he says the weather's fine,
The folks are feelin' great;
The garden looks grand and the red rose vine
Just a little bit south of North Carolina,
That's where my thoughts all stray;
To the one I love best in South Carolina,
I'm going back some day.
I can hardly wait to see the face
Of the one I idolise;
Just a little bit south of North Carolina
I'll find paradise!
The lyrics to Gerald Wilson And His Orchestra's song "Little Bit Of Soul" tell a story of warning to a lover who is overlooked and not appreciated enough. The singer is expressing that their partner will regret their actions and lack of appreciation in the future. The repeated phrase "A little bit later on" emphasizes the idea of consequences coming in due time. The lyrics are honest and raw, addressing the reality that no one is invincible to heartbreak.
The singer warns their partner that they will miss their loving gestures, such as hugging and kissing. The line "You'll be cryin', boo, hoo, hoo" shows the singer's belief that their partner will eventually regret taking them for granted. The lyrics also imply that the partner's regret will come too late, which highlights the importance of cherishing what you have before it's gone. The repeated phrase "You'd better think twice, it won't be so nice, a little bit later on" serves as a reminder for listeners to appreciate their loved ones and not take them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
A little bit later on
Soon, in the near future
A little bit later on
Again, soon in the near future
Just wait and you'll see
Wait and you'll soon experience
How lonely you'll be
You will feel isolated and alone
A little bit later on
Once again, soon in the near future
Just wait till you start missin'
Just wait until you begin to long for
My huggin' and my kissin'
The affection and attention I provided
Now, baby, better listen
Listen carefully to what I'm saying
You'll be cryin', boo, hoo, hoo
You'll be weeping sadly
A little bit later on
Once again, soon in the near future
You're gonna wake up some day
You will eventually realize
And open your eyes
Become aware of the truth
To a great big surprise, baby
To a significant and unexpected revelation
Don't forget it
Remember what I'm saying
You'll regret it
You will feel remorseful
After I'm gone
When I'm no longer around
You'd better think twice
Consider the consequences
It won't be so nice
It will not be pleasant
A little bit later on
Once again, soon in the near future
Say you're gonna wake up some day
Admit that you will eventually realize
To a great big surprise, my baby
To a significant and unexpected revelation
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARTHUR SHAFTEL, BETTE CANNON, SUNNY SKYLAR
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