Me
Jools Holland Lyrics
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I swear she suit me to a T
Oh, I got a hip shakin' mama
I swear she suit me to a T
Well, you know she can stay out all night
But she, still is alright with me
You know, she give me everything I want
She's my woman, I tell ya
Yes indeed
I got a hip shakin' mama
I swear she suits me to a T
What I like about the girl
I swear, she's alright with me
You know, I never want for nothing
She give me everything I need
When I want that woman
She just mine, yes indeed
I say, I got a hip shakin' mama
I swear she's alright with me
Well, I'm crazy about the girl
That I swear, she's alright with me
Yeah, come ?
Here I go
I wake up early in the morning
Breakfast is right by my bed
I wake up early in the morning
You know my breakfast is right by my bed
You know if I want for anything else
My baby heard every word I said
And you know she suit me baby
You know you suit me baby
I tell she suit me baby
And she suit me baby, yeah
Oh, the girl, she suit me on and on
Suit me to a T
In "Me," Jools Holland sings praises about his "hip shakin' mama" who suits him "to a T." He expresses his love for her, and how she fulfills every need and want he has. The upbeat tempo of the song, along with the repetitive phrase "she suit me to a T," indicates the depth of his infatuation. Holland's soulful voice grooves over the piano, giving the bluesy song a jazzy twist.
The song was included on the album Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which was released in 2001. It features Holland on piano and vocals, as well as his two backing vocalists Sam Brown and Ruby Turner. The horn section, which includes a saxophone and trumpet, adds depth to the song's overall sound. "Me" is a love song that exemplifies the traditional blues style of singing about love, heartbreak, and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a hip shakin' mama
My partner is an impressive dancer
I swear she suit me to a T
She is a perfect match for me
Oh, I got a hip shakin' mama
I am proud of my partner's dancing abilities
Well, you know she can stay out all night
My partner has the freedom to do what she wants
But she, still is alright with me
I am not jealous or controlling
You know, she give me everything I want
My partner provides me with all my desires
And a everything I need
My partner provides me with all my necessities
She's my woman, I tell ya
She is my significant other
Yes indeed
Absolutely
What I like about the girl
Here is the reason why I love her
You know, I never want for nothing
I am always satisfied with my life
When I want that woman
When I desire my partner
She just mine, yes indeed
My partner is solely mine
Well, I'm crazy about the girl
I am incredibly in love with my partner
Yeah, come ?
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Here I go
I am about to continue singing
I wake up early in the morning
I am an early riser
Breakfast is right by my bed
My partner prepares a meal for me
You know if I want for anything else
If I need anything additional
My baby heard every word I said
My partner listens to me and fulfills my needs
And you know she suit me baby
My partner is a perfect match for me
Oh, the girl, she suit me on and on
My partner always suits me
Suit me to a T
She is the perfect match for me
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Written by: BUDDY GUY
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