In the lyrics, the singer is addressing a sexual partner as he/she disrobes as a prelude to a sexual encounter, perhaps in a striptease fashion. The vocalist in most recordings of the song is male, and is presumably addressing a female, due to the lyrics "Take off your dress."
The verses of the song are short, and the frequently repeated chorus consists simply of the line "You can leave your hat on" repeated three times, implying that the singer is aroused by his sexual partner wearing a hat, or perhaps the specific hat that she is currently wearing.
You can leave your head on
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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Real slow
And take off your shoes
I'll take off your shoes
Baby take off your dress
Yes yes yes
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
Go on over there
Turn on the light
No all the lights
Come over here
Stand on this chair
That's right
Raise your arms up into the air
Now shake 'em
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live
Sweet darling
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
Feeling
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
Suspicious minds a talkin'
Try'n' to tear us apart
They don't believe
In this love of mine
They don't know I love you
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
I know what love is
Sweet darling
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
Feeling
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
The song "You Can Leave Your Hat On" by Joe Cocker is a sultry and suggestive tune that speaks to a lover about shedding inhibitions and revealing their true selves. The first verse describes the process of undressing, with the singer urging their lover to take off their coat and shoes, and eventually their dress. The second verse takes a more commanding tone, with the singer telling their lover to turn on all the lights, stand on a chair, and raise their arms up in the air.
The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, is the most memorable part of the lyrics, serving as a reminder that the lover can leave their hat on during the process of undressing. The final verse mentions "suspicious minds" who are trying to tear the couple apart, but the singer firmly states that they know what love is and that their lover can leave their hat on.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Can Leave Your Hat On" are playful, seductive, and empowering, encouraging the listener to let loose and embrace their desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby take off your coat
Real slow
I want you to undress yourself slowly and seductively
And take off your shoes
I'll take off your shoes
I want you to take off your shoes while I help you
Baby take off your dress
Yes yes yes
I want you to remove your dress, and I'm excited about it
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
Keep the hat on, it's sexy and adds to the allure
Go on over there
Turn on the light
No all the lights
Come over here
Stand on this chair
That's right
Raise your arms up into the air
Now shake 'em
I want you to follow my lead and do some sexy moves, including standing on a chair and shaking your arms
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live
Sweet darling
Your beauty and sensuality make life worth living
Suspicious minds a talkin'
Try'n' to tear us apart
They don't believe
In this love of mine
They don't know I love you
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
I know what love is
Sweet darling
Others may try to come between us, but they don't understand our love and passion for each other
Feeling
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
As the feeling between us heats up, keep the hat on for added excitement
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RANDY NEWMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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