Spasms
Little Willie Lyrics

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When I saw your smiling face
Spreading joy all over the place
I said, 'Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo'
Please save me from going crazy
'Cause you're giving me spasms, baby!

I went to the doctor, the doctor said
Without your love I'd soon be dead

I said, 'Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo'
Please save me from going crazy
'Cause you're giving me spasms, baby!

Oh what a fit, I alway get
A-when you touch my shaking hand
If ya tell me this ain't love
I know right away you don't understand

You kiss me once, um-hm
I ask for more
You kiss me twice, woo!
I hit the floor

I said, 'Woo-ooo-ooo'
Please save me, from going crazy
Oh, you giving me spasms, baby!

Oh what a fit, I always get
A-when ya touch my shaking hand
If ya tell me this ain't love
I know by the way ya don't understand

You squeeze me tight, hmm

I got the feeling!
You squeeze me tighter
And I hit the Ceiling!

I said, Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooh
Please save me, from going crazy

Ooh, you giving me spasms, baby!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Little Willie's song Spasms are filled with a sense of desperation and passion. The singer is clearly enamored with the subject of the song and is willing to do anything to be with them. They describe the physical reactions they have when they see or touch the object of their affection, such as shaking hands and uncontrollable spasms.

The singer also turns to a doctor for help, highlighting the severity of their feelings. Without the love of their interest, they "would soon be dead." This exaggeration serves to emphasize how all-encompassing their love is, and how much they need it to survive.

The lyrics also touch on the idea that not everyone will understand the intensity of their feelings. When the subject of the song touches them, they get a feeling of such power that they hit the ceiling. If someone were to tell them that what they feel isn't love, the singer immediately knows that they don't understand.

In summary, the lyrics of Spasms showcase the overwhelming passion that can come with being in love. The singer is so overcome with their feelings that they are willing to risk their sanity and seek medical help just to be with their beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

When I saw your smiling face
Upon seeing your smiling face

Spreading joy all over the place
Radiating happiness everywhere

I said, 'Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo'
Exclaimed in utter excitement and delight

Please save me from going crazy
Prevent me from losing my mind

'Cause you're giving me spasms, baby!
Your presence is causing intense physical and emotional jolts

I went to the doctor, the doctor said
Consulted a medical professional

Without your love I'd soon be dead
Would not be able to survive without your affection

Oh what a fit, I always get
The intensity of my reaction is always high

A-when you touch my shaking hand
At the mere touch of your hand, which is already trembling

If ya tell me this ain't love
If you deny that this is true love

I know right away you don't understand
I immediately realize that you cannot comprehend my experience