Gypsy Woman
Johnson Lou Lyrics
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Round the campfire light
A lovely woman in motion
With hair as dark as night
Her eyes were like that of a cat in the dark
That hypnotized me with love
She was a gypsy woman
She danced around and round
To a guitar melody
From the fire her face was aglow
How she enchanted me
Oh how I'd like to hold her near
And kiss and forever whisper in her ear
I love you gypsy woman
I love you gypsy woman
All through the caravan
She was dancing with all the men
Waiting for the rising sun
Everyone was having fun
I hate to see the lady go
Knowing she will never know
That I love her
That I love her
Gypsy woman
She was gypsy woman
Gypsy woman
Gypsy woman
All through the caravan
She was dancing with all the men
Waiting for the rising sun
Everyone was having fun
I hate to see the lady go
Knowing she will never know
That I love her
I love her
Gypsy woman
Gypsy woman
She was gypsy woman
Gypsy woman
She was gypsy woman
She was gypsy woman
The lyrics to Johnson Lou's song Gypsy Woman describe the enchantment and fascination that the singer feels towards a woman he encounters in a caravan. The imagery that is created through the lyrics is sensual, with the description of her dark hair and the way she moves being compared to that of a cat in the dark. The singer is entranced by her, describing her movements around the campfire as being like a melody played on a guitar. He expresses his desire to be near her, to hold her and whisper words of love in her ear.
The use of the term 'gypsy' is significant in the context of the song, as it conjures up notions of a nomadic and free lifestyle, where people are free to travel and explore. This is reflected in the carefree atmosphere of the campfire, where everyone is dancing and having fun. However, the singer also feels a sense of sadness knowing that the woman he loves will never know how he feels about her. The repetition of the term 'gypsy woman' throughout the song adds to the sense of longing and yearning that the singer feels towards her.
Overall, the lyrics to Johnson Lou's song Gypsy Woman evoke a sense of romanticism and mystique that is associated with the idea of gypsies. Through his description of the woman's movements and the atmosphere of the campfire, the singer creates a vivid picture of a scene that is both beautiful and melancholic.
Line by Line Meaning
From nowhere through the caravan
A beautiful woman appeared out of nowhere amidst the caravan
Round the campfire light
She dances around the light of the campfire
A lovely woman in motion
Her movements were graceful and enchanting
With hair as dark as night
Her hair was a stark black that blended into the darkness of the night
Her eyes were like that of a cat in the dark
Her eyes glowed like a cat's in the dark, captivating the singer
That hypnotized me with love
He fell in love with her because of her hypnotic gaze
She was a gypsy woman
The singer describes her as a mysterious, enigmatic gypsy woman
She danced around and round
Her dancing was captivating and full of energy
To a guitar melody
Her movements were in time with the guitar music
From the fire her face was aglow
The light from the fire made her face glow and stand out
How she enchanted me
He was completely under her spell and charmed by her every move
Oh how I'd like to hold her near
He longed to be near her and embrace her
And kiss and forever whisper in her ear
He wanted to kiss her and whisper sweet nothings in her ear for eternity
I love you gypsy woman
He could not contain his love for her and declares it openly
All through the caravan
The woman danced with everyone in the caravan
She was dancing with all the men
She did not discriminate and danced with everyone
Waiting for the rising sun
The party continued until morning and everyone was waiting for the sunrise
Everyone was having fun
The party was filled with joy and happiness
I hate to see the lady go
The singer did not want the woman to leave and felt sad when she did
Knowing she will never know
He knows that the woman will never know the depth of his love for her
That I love her
The singer still declares his love for her as she leaves
Gypsy woman
The woman will always be known as the gypsy woman, mysterious and enchanting
She was gypsy woman
The singer reiterates the fact that she was a true gypsy woman, full of mystery and allure
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Written by: Curtis L Mayfield
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1408alan
Nice soulful interpretation of a classic song.