She's Got It
Little Richard Lyrics


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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

She's got it
Ooh, baby, she's got it
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

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

Overall Meaning

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




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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,



All comments from YouTube:

@raffaelelombardi9541

The REAL inventor of hard rock and heavy metal!!!

@darrylevans4401

One of the founding fathers of rock n roll right here Little Richard.

@philipsims4566

The King of Rockin Roll was not Elvis Preslt Lil Richard was the true King.

@Marakesh7

You are so wrong.

@iancoughlin3837

The best voice in the world. Always loved since i was a wee.boy

@vernonator48

He'll always be Rock and Roll. RIP my idol

@tichennis9279

I loved this when I was young and I still do. Greatest rock'n'roller of them all.

@GhostOfDamned

Nothing is better than classic rock

@clifftonicstudios7469

Don't call Rock N Roll Rock completely different.

@clifftonicstudios7469

@Danny King No mate Rock N Roll sounds nothing like rock.

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