Yes
Merry Clayton Lyrics


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Drivin' around
I just can't hear a sound
'Cept my own wheels turnin'
Wastin' the day I'm just runnin' away
From a heart that's a burnin'
But I can't run forever

Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
And lovin' and squeezin' all night

I've made up my mind
This is gonna be mine
I'm so glad I waited oh
Why did I try
To figure out why
Everything can't be anticipated
I can't wait to tell him

Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
And lovin' and squeezin' all night

Oh yes

Uh yeah I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
And lovin' and squeezin' all night

Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
Oh, yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight (gonna be, gonna be tonight)
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right (it's gonna be, yeah)
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight (oh yeah, oh yeah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Merry Clayton's song "Yes" depict a woman who is driving around aimlessly, trying to escape from the pain of a broken heart. Although she knows she cannot run away forever, she finds solace in the thought of falling in love again. She is confident that she has found the right person and decides to take the leap of faith to pursue the relationship. The lyrics speak to the excitement and anticipation that comes with falling in love and the desire to love and be loved in return.


The repetition of "Yes" throughout the song emphasizes the certainty of the singer's feelings and determination to pursue the relationship. She imagines the physical intimacy and emotional connection that comes with falling in love, emphasizing her eagerness to experience it once again.


Overall, the song captures the feeling of hope that comes after a heartbreak and the excitement of starting a new relationship with someone you truly care about.


Line by Line Meaning

Drivin' around
I am currently driving aimlessly around.


I just can't hear a sound
I cannot hear any external noises other than the sound of my car's wheels turning.


'Cept my own wheels turnin'
The only sound that's audible is the sound of my car's wheels turning.


Wastin' the day I'm just runnin' away
I am wasting my day just running away from my problems.


From a heart that's a burnin'
I am running away from the pain in my heart.


But I can't run forever
I know that I cannot run away from my problems forever.


Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
I am confident that we will soon fall in love, and it feels like the right thing to happen.


Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
I am certain that we will have sex tonight.


I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
I can imagine hugging and teasing my partner intimately.


And lovin' and squeezin' all night
I anticipate showing love to my partner by holding and caressing them all night.


I've made up my mind
I have made a decision about something important to me.


This is gonna be mine
I am convinced that this will be mine, referring to love or something else that I value.


I'm so glad I waited oh
I am happy that I waited for the right moment to fall in love.


Why did I try
I am questioning why I bothered trying to plan and anticipate everything when in love.


To figure out why
I tried to understand why my experiences in love occurred the way they did.


Everything can't be anticipated
I realize that not everything in love can be planned or expected.


I can't wait to tell him
I'm thrilled at the prospect of sharing the news of my love with someone.


Oh yes
I am expressing enthusiasm or excitement about something.


Uh yeah I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
I can imagine embracing and teasing my lover intimately.


Oh yeah, oh yeah
I am expressing excitement or enthusiasm to something.


gonna be, gonna be tonight
I am emphasizing the certainty that an event will occur, specifically making love tonight.


it's gonna be, yeah
I am expressing confidence about the occurrence of an event, referring specifically to falling in love.


oh yeah, oh yeah
I am expressing excitement or enthusiasm about something.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEIL CAVANAUGH, TERRY FRYER, TOM GRAF

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mefelina105

Drivin' around
I just can't hear a sound
'Cept my own wheels turnin'
Wastin' the day I'm just runnin' away
From a heart that's a burnin'
But I can't run forever

Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
I can just imagine huggin' and tesin' 
And lovin' and squeezin' all night

I've made up my mind
This is gonna be mine 
I'm so glad I waited oh
Why did I try
To figure out why
Everything can't be anticipated
I can't wait to tell him

Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
I can just imagine huggin' and tesin' 
And lovin' and squeezin' all night

Oh yes

Uh yeah I can just imagine huggin' and tesin' 
And lovin' and squeezin' all night

Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right

Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
Oh, yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight (gonna be, gonna be tonight)
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right (it's gonna be, yeah)
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight (oh yeah, oh yeah)



All comments from YouTube:

@martistenewilliams6309

My Physical Therapist introduced Merry Clayton to me during a PT session. I am 73 years “Seasoned, and a thoroughly enjoy Merry Clayton’s performances. 🙏🏽🥰🙏🏽

@kerlana4165

Omg....I remember waiting till the end of the movie to dance to this song. This brings back so many memories. I live this song. Just beautiful. ♡♡♡

@inspiredfandoms7233

kerlana mejias I love it as well. ☮️

@xavierdh2000

kerlana mejias Yes! These was my day's of my youth just becoming a teenager lol

@VictoriaBitter1976

They played the song briefly in the movie when the older sister caught scum Robbie in bed with Bungalow Bunny.

@QB43612

kerlana mejias me too.

@smallfry7743

@@VictoriaBitter1976 ..and in the ending credits too they played it in the movie..

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@wintoby

Brilliant, She has not received enough recognition ❤🌹

@eb8696

This song is Timeless to me. Been listening since 87 when I was 7 and loved it since !! So upbeat

@otisroseboro5613

Been listening to This Song Forever 😊

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