Susie-Q
José Feliciano Lyrics
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Oh Susie Q
Susie Q
Oh Susie Q
Mama, I dig you
Susie Q
Oh Susie Q
Oh Susie Q
Baby I love you
Susie Q, yeah
I love the way you talk
I love the way you walk
I love the way you talk
I love the way you talk
Susie Q
Oh Susie Q
Mmh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Baby, baby I dig you
Oh Susie Q, yeah
Hey, say that you'll be mine
Hey, say that you'll be true
Ah ha, say that you'll be mine
All of the swinging times
Oh, Susie
Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Mama, I love you
Oh, Susie, what I'll play for you now
Ohhh
Oh, oh
Susie
Susie Q, baby
Oh, Susie Q
Mama, I love you
Susie Q, yeah
I love the way you talk
Wow, I love the way you walk
I dig the way you talk
I love the way you walk
Susie Q, mmm
Oh, oh,
Oh Susie Q, yeah
Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Mama, I love you
Susie Q
I said, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
I said Susie Q
I said a Susie, Susie, Susie Q
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics to José Feliciano's song Susie-Q express the artist's deep love and admiration for the titular Susie Q. The repeated phrase of "Oh Susie Q" combined with the singer's audible adoration suggest that Susie Q is an individual who has captured the heart of the lyricist. The line "I love the way you talk" is followed by a repetition of this sentiment, further emphasizing that Susie Q's every word holds importance to the author.
José Feliciano's lyrics also highlight his adoration for Susie Q's physique. He proclaims his love for the way she walks, complementing his previous sentiment regarding her speech. These two factors are significant indicators that Susie Q is a complete package in the eyes of the artist. The repetition of the phrase "hey, say that you'll be mine" and "All of the swinging times" implies that the artist is asking Susie Q to be his romantic partner, hoping she reciprocates his feelings.
Overall, José Feliciano's lyrics in Susie-Q are a testament to his appreciation for this special person in his life. It is a classic song that captures the essence of love and admiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, oh
Opening sound effect to set the tone.
Oh Susie Q
Addressing Susie Q directly.
Susie Q
Repeating the name for emphasis.
Oh Susie Q
Repeating the previous line with greater emphasis.
Mama, I dig you
Expressing attraction to Susie Q.
Susie Q
Repeating the name for emphasis.
Oh Susie Q
Repeating the previous line with greater emphasis.
Mmm, Susie Q
Acknowledging the special qualities of Susie Q.
Baby I love you
Expressing deep affection for Susie Q.
Susie Q, yeah
Repeating the name for emphasis.
I love the way you talk
Appreciating Susie Q's manner of speech.
I love the way you walk
Appreciating Susie Q's physical movement.
I love the way you talk
Reiterating the admiration for Susie Q's manner of speech.
I love the way you talk
Reiterating the admiration for Susie Q's manner of speech.
Susie Q
Repeating the name for emphasis.
Oh Susie Q
Repeating the previous line with greater emphasis.
Mmh, Susie Q
Acknowledging the special qualities of Susie Q.
Baby, baby I dig you
Repeating the attraction to Susie Q.
Oh Susie Q, yeah
Repeating the previous line with greater emphasis.
Hey, say that you'll be mine
Asking Susie Q to be in a romantic relationship.
Hey, say that you'll be true
Asking Susie Q to be honest and faithful in the relationship.
Ah ha, say that you'll be mine
Reiterating the previous request for romantic commitment.
All of the swinging times
Referring to the fun and exciting moments they will share together.
Oh, Susie
Calling out to Susie Q directly.
Susie Q
Repeating the name for emphasis.
Oh, Susie Q
Repeating the previous line with greater emphasis.
Mama, I love you
Expressing deep affection for Susie Q.
Oh, Susie, what I'll play for you now
Implying that the artist will now play a song for Susie Q, inspired by their relationship.
Ohhh
Sound effect to signal a musical interlude.
Oh, oh
Sound effect indicating the end of the interlude.
Susie
Addressing Susie Q directly with affection.
Susie Q, baby
Combining a term of endearment and the repeated name for emphasis.
Oh, Susie Q
Repeating the previous line with greater emphasis.
Mama, I love you
Expressing deep affection for Susie Q.
Susie Q, yeah
Repeating the name for emphasis.
I love the way you talk
Reiterating the admiration for Susie Q's manner of speech.
Wow, I love the way you walk
Adding greater emphasis to the admiration for Susie Q's physical movement.
I dig the way you talk
Expressing admiration for a specific aspect of Susie Q's speech.
I love the way you walk
Reiterating the admiration for Susie Q's physical movement.
Susie Q, mmm
Combining the repeated name with an acknowledgement of certain qualities.
Oh, oh,
Sound effect indicating the end of the song.
Oh Susie Q, yeah
Combining the repeated name with a final expression of admiration for Susie Q.
Oh, Susie Q
Repeating the previous line with greater emphasis.
Oh, Susie Q
Repeating the previous line with even greater emphasis.
Mama, I love you
Expressing deep affection for Susie Q.
Susie Q
Repeating the name for emphasis.
I said, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Exclamation indicating the singer's enthusiasm and excitement.
I said Susie Q
Repeating the name for emphasis.
I said a Susie, Susie, Susie Q
Repeating the name for emphasis.
Yeah, yeah
Sound effect indicating the end of the song.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOSE FELICIANO
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MsFriendly22
What an amazing artist! Love Feliciano.
Zuri Rose
I grew up with this version, and It remains my favorite
Bansen69
What a Song!!! Luv it
rafa ubero
Maravillosa!!!!
Thevolumex
Fantastic version
Willy Boy
My favorite song
claudine9292
A melhor versão que eu conheça.! Bravo, bravo,bravo !!
Dimitris 004 & daughter - Plus channel
Obrigado !
Antonio Jiménez
Es difícil hacer entender lo que supuso esta canción en los 70 Inconmensurable Muchas gracias!
Dimitris 004 & daughter - Plus channel
De nada !