She's Got It
Little Richard Lyrics
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Some people think she's square but I think she's sweet
You can see her every day, strolling up and down the way
Looking so pretty and this is what I say
She's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
Big blue eyes, long black hair
Dimpled cheeks and she's no square
She's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
I can't do without her
Ruby lips, shapely hips
When she walks down the street all the cats flip
She's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
I can't do without her
She loves to sing, hot rod queen
She's real gone in everything
She's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
I can't do without her, ah
Loves to sing, hot rod queen
She's real gone in everything
She's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
I can't do without her
When the music's hot, loves to bop
She dance 'til the jukebox pop
She's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
I can't do without her
Yeah, she's got it
Oh, oh, she's got it
Ooh, she's got it
Yeah, she's got it
Oh, oh, oh, yeah, ah
In Little Richard's "She's Got It," the singer describes a girl who is often overlooked by others, but whom the singer sees as sweet and beautiful. Richard notes that she has a pleasant personality and often walks up and down the street which the singer likes to watch. This girl has some specific attractive physical features, including big blue eyes, long black hair, dimpled cheeks, and shapely hips, which draw attention from people, including the singer. In summary, the girl has 'it' - the quality that attracts people, which the singer likes very much, and he confesses that he cannot do without her.
While the lyrics of "She's Got It" may seem objectifying, Richard's use of idiosyncratic slang and playful rhymes suggest a parody of a more traditional love song. Moreover, Little Richard is famous for staging over-the-top, androgynous performances, so the song's focus on the girl's beauty could be seen as ironic. Furthermore, the song is notable for its upbeat rhythm and Richard's high-octane, enthusiastic singing style.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a sweet little girl that lives down the street
There is a girl who lives adjacent to the singer's house
Some people think she's square but I think she's sweet
The singer likes the girl but some people thinks she's dull or uncool
You can see her every day, strolling up and down the way
The singer sees the girl frequently walking up and down the street
Looking so pretty and this is what I say
The girl looks pretty and the artist is admiring her beauty
She's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
I can't do without her
The artist believes the girl has various admirable traits and cannot live without her
Big blue eyes, long black hair
The girl has big blue eyes and long black hair
Dimpled cheeks and she's no square
The girl has dimpled cheeks and is not dull, as some people think
Ruby lips, shapely hips
The girl has ruby lips and shapely hips
When she walks down the street all the cats flip
The girl attracts attention when she walks down the street
She loves to sing, hot rod queen
The girl is passionate about singing and is knowledgeable about hot rods
She's real gone in everything
The girl is enthusiastic and skilled in everything she does
When the music's hot, loves to bop
She dance 'til the jukebox pop
The girl loves to dance to hot music and will keep dancing until the jukebox stops playing
Yeah, she's got it
Oh, oh, she's got it
Ooh, she's got it
Yeah, she's got it
Oh, oh, oh, yeah, ah
The singer reiterates that the girl has various admirable traits and expresses his admiration for her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Marascalco, Richard Penniman
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There's a sweet little girl that lives down the street
Some people think she's square but I think she's sweet
You can see her every day, strolling up and down the way
Looking so pretty and this is what I say
Ooh baby, she's got it
I can't do without her
Big blue eyes, long black hair
Dimpled cheeks and she's no square
Ruby lips, shapely hips
When she walks down the street all the cats flip
She loves to sing, hot rod queen
She's real gone in everything
When the music's hot, she loves to bop
She'll dance till the jukebox pop
Yeah,
raffaele lombardi
The REAL inventor of hard rock and heavy metal!!!
Tich Ennis
I loved this when I was young and I still do. Greatest rock'n'roller of them all.
Darryl Evans
One of the founding fathers of rock n roll right here Little Richard.
Corky Andre
He'll always be Rock and Roll. RIP my idol
Alistair Bright
Thank you Richard for inspiring today’s modern rappers. Thanks to you, every single rapped on Soundcloud uses Lil in their name. A true inspiration to all of us
Alistair Bright
Robert
flatdisk
RIP, Richard. You got it, man!
ian coughlin
The best voice in the world. Always loved since i was a wee.boy
GhostOfDamned
Nothing is better than classic rock
Clifftonic Studios
Don't call Rock N Roll Rock completely different.