Satin Doll
Maria Augusta Lyrics


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Cigarette holder - which wigs me
Over her shoulder - she digs me
Out cattin' - that satin doll
Baby shall we go - out skippin'
Careful amigo - you're flippin'
Speaks Latin - that satin doll
She's nobody's fool so I'm playing it cool as can be
I'll give it a whirl but I ain't for no girl catching me
Telephone numbers - well you know




Doing my rhumbas - with uno
And that'n my satin doll

Overall Meaning

In Maria Augusta's song "Satin Doll," the lyrics describe the singer's infatuation with a woman who exudes sophistication and elegance. The opening lines mention a cigarette holder, suggesting that she is someone who enjoys the finer things in life. The woman is described as looking back over her shoulder at the singer, indicating that he has caught her eye. The phrase "out cattin'" suggests that they are going out on the town and having fun together, with the singer inviting her to go skipping. The line "speaks Latin" is both a humorous nod to the woman's refinement and a way to highlight her intelligence and education.


The lyrics suggest that the woman is self-assured and not easily fooled, making the singer cautious in his approach to her. He describes himself as playing it cool, but it is clear that he is smitten with her. The final lines mention telephone numbers and rhumbas, further emphasizing the idea of a night out on the town with this intriguing "satin doll."


Line by Line Meaning

Cigarette holder - which wigs me
She holds a cigarette holder which fascinates me


Over her shoulder - she digs me
She glances at me seductively over her shoulder


Out cattin' - that satin doll
She's out clubbing and having fun like a luxurious doll


Baby shall we go - out skippin'
Shall we go out dancing together?


Careful amigo - you're flippin'
Don't get too excited or carried away my friend


Speaks Latin - that satin doll
She's sophisticated and cultured, she even speaks Latin


She's nobody's fool so I'm playing it cool as can be
She's a wise woman, so I'm trying to act as calm and collected as possible


I'll give it a whirl but I ain't for no girl catching me
I'll try and impress her, but I'm not easily caught by any woman


Telephone numbers - well you know
She's a desirable woman and has many men interested in her


Doing my rhumbas - with uno
I'm dancing to a Latin rhythm with my partner


And that'n my satin doll
And she's the one I'm dancing with, my lovely and luxurious dream girl




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, JOHNNY MERCER, BILLY STRAYHORN

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Cláudia Machado

Bela e suave voz!!! Arrasou.

Augusta Steinhoff

Que delícia de voz! É muito bom te ouvir....