Turn Me Loose
Johnny Kidd Lyrics
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(Can't turn me loose)
(Can't turn me loose)
(Can't turn me loose)
Oh no I can't turn you loose
If I do I'm gonna lose my pride
No no, I can't turn you loose
No I can't turn you loose till my days are up
I love you baby, yes I do
Ooooh baby, hip-shakin' mama,
I told your mum my love's for you
I warn you baby, do it baby
But don't you baby, gonna give you what you want
(Can't turn me loose)
(Can't turn me loose)
(Can't turn me loose)
(Can't turn me loose)
Oh no I can't turn you loose
If I do I'm gonna lose my pride
I can never turn you loose
If I do I'm gonna lose my mind
No, I can't turn you loose till my days are up
Well, 'cos I love you baby, yes I do
'Cos you're a hip-shakin' mama
I told your mummy, my love's for you
I want you baby, don't do it, don't do it baby
I'll give you everything that you wantin'
(Can't turn me loose) No,no,no,no don't turn me loose
(Can't turn me loose) Do-on't turn me loose
(Can't turn me loose) No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no don't
(Can't turn me loose) Turn me loose
(Can't turn me loose) Hey, hey, hey, hey
(Can't turn me loose) Turn me loose
(Can't turn me loose) No, no, no, don't turn me loose
(Can't turn me loose) No,no,no don't turn me loose
(improvise to fadeout)
The lyrics of "Can't Turn You Loose" by Johnny Kidd & The Pirates depict the internal struggle of a person who is deeply in love with someone but is also aware of the consequences that may come with this love. The lyrics constantly repeat the phrase "can't turn you loose" which represents the intense attraction and attachment that the singer has for their love interest. The singer confesses that if they let go, they will lose not only their pride but also their mind. The repetition of the line, "No, I can't turn you loose till my days are up" conveys the idea that the singer is willing to hold on to this love forever, even if it consumes them completely.
Moreover, the lyrics suggest that the singer has already expressed their feelings to their love interest and their mother, but they are still struggling to contain their emotions. The line, "I told your mum my love's for you" indicates that the singer has gone to great lengths to let their love interest know about their feelings. However, the lines "I warn you baby, do it baby, but don't you baby, gonna give you what you want" suggest that the singer is also apprehensive about the possible consequences of pursuing this love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Can't Turn You Loose" capture the emotional turmoil of a person who is caught in the web of love and passion. It portrays the intense attraction and attachment that comes with love, along with the fear of losing it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no I can't turn you loose
I am unable to let you go
If I do I'm gonna lose my pride
If I let you go, I will lose my dignity and self-respect
No no, I can't turn you loose
I absolutely cannot let you go
If I do I'm gonna lose my mind
If I let you go, I will go crazy
No I can't turn you loose till my days are up
I cannot let you go until the end of my days
I love you baby, yes I do
I love you, I truly do
Ooooh baby, hip-shakin' mama,
Oh baby, you are a beautiful and sexy woman
I told your mum my love's for you
I have told your mother that I love you
I warn you baby, do it baby
I am warning you, baby, not to do something
But don't you baby, gonna give you what you want
But, baby, I will give you what you desire
(Can't turn me loose)
(I cannot let you go)
(Hey, hey, hey, hey)
(An exclamation of excitement or encouragement)
Turn me loose
Do not let me go
No, no, no, don't turn me loose
Please do not let me go
(improvise to fadeout)
(The song fades out with improvised sounds)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Otis Redding
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
bluenazz
Wow, this sounds a lot like a Stax tune instead of like "Shakin' All Over".
c.a. sixties and more
just seen this brian! good vocal here, great era,jane and brian.
c.a. sixties and more
funny place this is, just put up a stereo "dead end street" which you should check out, 50 years to get in stereo and it's views have been stuck for 24 hours even though it's getting watched!---j/b.
flatop47
1,300+ Hits And Only 2 Comments...And Your One Of Them....lol...Cheers J/B
flatop47
Cheers