Miss Ann
Little Richard Lyrics


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Oh, oh, oh, Miss Ann, you're doin' something no one can
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Miss Ann, you're doin' something no one can
Because believin' and deceivin', it's drivin' me to grievin' now

I want to hear, hear, hear Miss Ann, I want to hear her call my name
I want to hear, hear Miss Ann, I want to hear her call my name
Because she keep callin' out, but she calls it so sweet and so plain
Yes, I told Miss Ann once and I told Miss Ann twice
Yes, I told miss Ann once and I told Miss Ann twice
Boys, when I'm with Miss Ann, I'm livin' in paradise, ow

If she thinks I'm gonna let her be free, how wrong can Miss Ann be?




If she thinks I'm gonna let her be free, how wrong can Miss Ann be?
I'm in love with Miss Ann and that's the way it's gonna be

Overall Meaning

In the song Miss Ann, Little Richard sings about a woman who has a special hold over him. He starts by acknowledging her power, singing "Oh, oh, oh, Miss Ann, you're doin' something no one can" and repeating it in the next line. He then reveals that her actions have led him to feel grief because of her tendency to deceive. Despite this, Little Richard is still enamored with Miss Ann and longs to hear her call his name. He speaks fondly of her sweet and plain call.


Little Richard emphasizes his love for Miss Ann by expressing his willingness to fight for her. He mentions telling her twice that he's "living in paradise" when he's with her. Little Richard also asserts his dominance over her, declaring that he won't let her be free if she thinks he will. It's clear that he sees himself in control of the relationship, even if it causes him pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh, oh, Miss Ann, you're doin' something no one can
Miss Ann is doing something unique and exceptional that no one else can do, and the singer admires her for it.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, Miss Ann, you're doin' something no one can
The singer reiterates that Miss Ann is doing something truly exceptional and no one else can match her.


Because believin' and deceivin', it's drivin' me to grievin' now
The singer is feeling sad and distressed because he is struggling with issues of trust and deception.


I want to hear, hear, hear Miss Ann, I want to hear her call my name
The artist desires to hear Miss Ann specifically calling out his name because it's sweet and he enjoys it.


I want to hear, hear Miss Ann, I want to hear her call my name
The artist repeats his desire to hear Miss Ann call out his name because it's pleasurable for him.


Because she keep callin' out, but she calls it so sweet and so plain
Miss Ann keeps calling the singer's name, but she does it in a simple and sweet manner that charms and delights him.


Yes, I told Miss Ann once and I told Miss Ann twice
The singer has previously conveyed a message or information to Miss Ann on two separate occasions.


Yes, I told miss Ann once and I told Miss Ann twice
The artist reiterates that he has already communicated with Miss Ann twice in the past.


Boys, when I'm with Miss Ann, I'm livin' in paradise, ow
The artist declares that he experiences pure bliss and ecstasy when he is in the presence of Miss Ann.


If she thinks I'm gonna let her be free, how wrong can Miss Ann be?
Miss Ann is mistaken if she believes that the artist will allow her to be free from his love and affection.


If she thinks I'm gonna let her be free, how wrong can Miss Ann be?
The singer repeats that Miss Ann is misguided if she believes that he would allow her to be independent of his love.


I'm in love with Miss Ann and that's the way it's gonna be
The artist confirms that he is deeply and irrevocably in love with Miss Ann and that his love for her is unyielding.




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Written by: Entoris Johnson, Richard Penniman

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Comments from YouTube:

Mark Smith

Funny how I never heard this song until after his passing.. so powerful and cutting edge at that time.

Patrick McCutcheon

Little Richard, always was and always will be the man.

Cajun Rice

IMO the 50's was when Little Richard was at his peak and putting out great music....thanks for posting

Nedra Bradley

We still Love Little Richard here in Macon Georgia. Keep rocking Richard.

jenny Jenny

America want be America without the Maestro of Rock and Roll Little Richard.. May we keep rocking!

John Benn

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.
GOD--He really rocked.......

Darlene Battle

Miss Ann was the name of Richard's car in his early days of touring. I'll miss you, man.

davidhume1000

There I was. Fourteen years old. In love with Ann up the road. It's been downhill ever since.

Thomasgene

I Love You Little Richard!

Cap't Jack

the back beat on this song makes it.

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