She's Got It
Little Richard and His Band 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
The song "She's Got It" by Little Richard and His Band is a classic rock and roll composition that celebrates a beautiful and charming girl who lives down the street. Although some might consider her to be uptight, the singer thinks she is sweet and lovely. Throughout the song, the lyrics describe the girl's appearance and personality traits that make her so appealing, such as her big blue eyes, long black hair, and dimpled cheeks. Little Richard sings about how all the "cats flip" when she walks down the street and how she loves to sing and dance until the jukebox stops.
The underlying message of the song is the singer's admiration and desire for the girl. He cannot do without her, and she has got something that he and everyone else find irresistible. The repetition of the phrase "she's got it" throughout the song emphasizes the girl's magnetism and captures the essence of what makes her so desirable.
In summary, "She's Got It" is an upbeat rock and roll song that celebrates the beauty and charm of a girl down the street. Little Richard's repetitive lyrics emphasize her irresistible magnetism and the singer's admiration for her.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a sweet little girl that lives down the street
I see this adorable girl every day, who lives near me
Some people think she's square but I think she's sweet
Some folks believe she's dull, but to me she's cute and lovely
You can see her every day, strolling up and down the way
She walks around every day, happily enjoying her way
Looking so pretty and this is what I say
I can't but comment on her beauty
She's got it
There's something about her that makes her stand out
Ooh baby, she's got it
Wow, she's got that special quality that everyone desires
Ooo baby, she's got it
Oh my, she truly has what it takes
I can't do without her
I need her by my side
Big blue eyes, long black hair
She has stunning blue eyes and dark long hair
Dimpled cheeks and she's no square
Despite her cute dimpled cheeks, she's not dull
Ruby lips, shapely hips
Her lips are as red as rubies, and she has beautiful curves
When she walks down the street all the cats flip
Whenever she passes by, everyone turns heads
She loves to sing, hot rod queen
Aside from being cute, she's also a queen of hot rod racing and loves to sing
She's real gone in everything
She's the real deal in everything she does
When the music's hot, she loves to bop
She loves to dance when the music is lively and playing loud
She'll dance till the jukebox pop
She'll continue dancing even if the jukebox stops playing music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Marascalco, Richard Penniman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John L
According to the discographical information given in the box set The Specialty Sessions, “She’s Got It” (Sp 584) was cut with the Upsetters in Los Angeles on September 6, 1956, with Wilbert Smith, Grady Gaines and Clifford Burks (tenor sax) and Jewell Grant (baritone).
Mike Sullivan
1 of the best from 1956...hot rod Queen.she's got it, love the horns, and of course, the r n r piano
Sharon Snail
The more rocking version is "I Got It" which was not released until 1960 when Specialty were finally at the bottom of the barrel. "I Got It" came first and was re-written for the film.
Thomas Usserman
May you rest in peace.
Paul Green
Dats at fast “rekkit”. You know? PWG