Ooh Baby Hold Me
Howlin' Wolf Lyrics


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When you squeeze me baby, you make me holler whoa, whoa, whoa
When you squeeze me baby, you make me holler whoa, whoa, whoa
Back in my mind, I wonder what ya' doin' to me
When you squeeze me baby, holler whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
When you squeeze me baby, you make me holler whoa, whoa, whoa
Back in my mind baby, what are ya' doin' to me sugar
You're a good lookin woman, you're as sweet as you can be
You is a good lookin woman, you sweet as you can be
Back in my mind baby, what is ya' doin' to me
I holler whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
I holler whoa baby, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Back in my mind baby, what are ya' doin' to me




Got me hollerin'
Got me hollerin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Howlin' Wolf's "Ooh Baby" describe a physical and emotional reaction to the touch of a woman. The singer is overwhelmed by the sensation of being squeezed by her and is left wondering what she is doing to him. The repetition of "holler whoa, whoa, whoa" and "back in my mind baby, what are ya' doin' to me" further emphasizes his confusion and desire for an explanation. The woman is described as a good-looking, sweet person, but there is an underlying tension between them as the singer grapples with the effects of her touch.


The song is a celebration of physical pleasure, but it also highlights the power dynamic between men and women. The woman's touch has a profound effect on the singer, leaving him powerless and confused. The lyrics suggest that he cannot control his reaction to her touch and is at the mercy of her actions. This dynamic is further reinforced through the repetition of "whoa" and "got me hollerin'" which suggest a loss of control and submission to the woman's touch.


Overall, "Ooh Baby" is a song that captures the conflicting feelings of desire, pleasure, and powerlessness that can arise from physical attraction. The lyrics and music of the song create a mood of sensuality and give voice to the intense feelings that can be generated by physical touch.


Line by Line Meaning

When you squeeze me baby, you make me holler whoa, whoa, whoa
Your touch is so intense that it makes me scream out in pleasure and pain.


Back in my mind, I wonder what ya' doin' to me
I can't stop thinking about the effect you have on me.


When you squeeze me baby, holler whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Your physical touch causes a reaction in me that is both intense and pleasurable, making me scream out.


You're a good lookin woman, you're as sweet as you can be
You are an attractive and kind woman.


Back in my mind baby, what is ya' doin' to me
I am constantly wondering about what kind of an effect you have on me.


I holler whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
You excite me so much that I can't help but scream out.


I holler whoa baby, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Your touch is so intense that it makes me scream out in pleasure and pain.


Got me hollerin'
You have me making loud noises of pleasure and pain because of how much you excite me.




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Written by: Chester Burnett

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