Reet Petite
Jools Holland Lyrics
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Oooh, weee
lookathere, lookathere, lookathere
Oooh, weee
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh wee
Well, she's so fine, fine, fine
She's so fine, fa fa fine
She's so fine, fine, fine
She's really sweet, the kindest girl you ever want to meet
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Rrrr Reet Petite, the finest girl you ever want to meet
Well, have you ever seen a girl for whom your soul you'd give?
For whom you'd fight for, die for, pray to God you'd lie for?
She's so fine, she's so fine, she's really sweet the finest girl
You ever want to meet
Well, she really fills her clothes
From her head to toe
I want the world to know
I love her, love her so
She's alright, she's alright
She's alright
She loves me day and night
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Rrrr Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Oh
Well, she's like honey from a bee
And like bees from a tree, I love her, need her
She bez' so buzzin'
She's alright, she's got what it takes
She's got what it takes and to me she really rates
Well, oh now she's my cutie, my tutti frutti
My heart, my love, my bathin' beauty, she's alright
She's got just what it takes, she's got what it takes
And to me she a-really rates
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Rrr
Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Rrr
Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Rrr
Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
The song "Reet Petite" by Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra feat. Cee Lo Green is a tribute to a girl who is described as being sweet, fine, and the finest girl you ever want to meet. The lyrics speak of the singer's love for this girl who is just right for him. He is willing to fight for her, die for her or even lie for her. The girl is described as being so fine, she fills her clothes and loves the singer day and night. The chorus repeats "Reet Petite" which is a reference to the girl, suggesting that she is petite but also allows the song to be catchy.
The second verse describes how the girl is like honey from a bee, and like bees from a tree, suggesting that she is sweet and necessary. The singer loves and needs her, and she has "what it takes" which is probably a reference to her looks, personality, and characteristics. The third verse reveals that the girl is the singer's "cutie", his "tutti frutti", his "heart", his "love", and his "bathing beauty". He affirms again that she's got what it takes and to him, she really rates. The song is upbeat and energetic and showcases the band's tight playing and Cee Lo Green's soulful voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, lookathere, lookathere, lookathere, lookathere
Wow, look over there! Something exciting or special is happening.
Oooh, weee
Expressing excitement, joy, or enthusiasm.
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh wee
Making vocalizations of pleasure or delight.
Well, she's so fine, fine, fine
Describing how beautiful or attractive she is.
She's so fine, fa fa fine
Repeating how fine she is, emphasizing it with a playful onomatopoeia.
She's so fine
Stressing again how lovely she is.
She's so fine, fine, fine
Repeating for emphasis, stating that she is exceptionally attractive.
She's really sweet, the kindest girl you ever want to meet
Not just beautiful, but also kind-hearted, making her even more desirable.
Rrrr Reet Petite, the finest girl you ever want to meet
Naming this exceptional girl and confirming that she truly is the best you could hope for.
Well, have you ever seen a girl for whom your soul you'd give?
Asking a rhetorical question about the depth of feelings she evokes.
For whom you'd fight for, die for, pray to God you'd lie for?
Suggesting that she is worth great personal sacrifice.
She's so fine, she's so fine, she's really sweet the finest girl
Reiterating how beautiful and wonderful she is.
You ever want to meet
Confirming that she is the ideal woman.
Well, she really fills her clothes
Admiring her physical appearance, her clothes fitting her perfectly.
From her head to toe
Describing how her beauty and grace are present in every part of her body.
I want the world to know
Expressing pride and joy in being associated with her.
I love her, love her so
Declaring strong feelings of love and affection for her.
She's alright, she's alright
Confirming that she is desirable and attractive.
She's alright
Stating again that she is great and desirable.
She loves me day and night
Revealing that her feelings towards him are just as intense as his feelings for her.
Rrrr Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Repeating that she is truly the best.
Well, she's like honey from a bee
Using a simile to describe how wonderful she is.
And like bees from a tree, I love her, need her
Comparing the intensity and necessity of his love to bees and their dependence on a tree.
She bez' so buzzin'
Using a slang/jargon to describe her as exciting and desirable.
She's got what it takes
Acknowledging that she has all the qualities he desires in a partner.
And to me she really rates
Stating that she is highly valuable and desirable for him personally.
Well, oh now she's my cutie, my tutti frutti
Using terms of endearment to emphasize how much he loves and values her.
My heart, my love, my bathin' beauty, she's alright
Listing all the things that she is to him - a delight, a love and a beauty.
She's got just what it takes, she's got what it takes
Repeating again that she is perfect for him.
And to me she a-really rates
Reiterating once again how highly he values her and how great she is.
Rrrr Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Ending the song with another reminder that she truly is the best.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr., Tyran Carlo
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