My Oh My
Molly Johnson Lyrics


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MACKINNON/JOHNSON

Come on pretty baby lets take a ride
To far out places we'll get inside
Of the world that only you inspire
I know a way to get a little high
We'll run away on a be bop tip
Don't need much just the love of it
Let the kettle boil, let the telephone ring
We'll say good-bye to everything

My oh my, my oh my, oh the mystery of it all
My oh my, can you tell me that you hear me call

My oh my, my oh my, oh the tales that we could spin
Why oh why, can you tell me why
Can we just...begin

Come on little darlin' let's go for a swim
Take that plunge dive right in
To that shining place that's beckoning
Hold our breath, we'll count to ten
As we dive to the bottom
Let's stay for a while
Swim with the fishes let's dig the vibe
Of that magic place of reckoning
Water's fine, jump right in

Come on sweet daddy let's take a drive
Just us two turn the radio high




As we glide along to that Coltrane tune
Out on the desert we'll howl at the moon

Overall Meaning

The song "My Oh My" by Molly Johnson is a beautiful ode to adventure, love, and freedom. The lyrics describe the desire to escape from the mundane and embark on an exciting journey with a loved one. The song encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and explore a world full of mystery, magic, and wonder.


The song opens with the invitation to embark on a journey with a loved one to a far-off place that only their partner can inspire. The lyrics suggest that the journey may involve getting high, running away, and saying goodbye to everything that holds them back. The chorus of the song captures the thrill and excitement of this adventure. The singer expresses her wonder at the mysteries that lie ahead and asks her partner if he can hear her call.


The song continues with the invitation to go for a swim, take a plunge, and explore the shining place that is beckoning them. The lyrics suggest that this magical place is a source of inspiration, where they can stay for a while, swim with the fishes, and enjoy the vibe. The song concludes with the invitation to take a drive to the desert where they can howl at the moon while listening to a Coltrane tune. The song beautifully captures the idea of escaping from the mundane, exploring the unknown, and sharing these experiences with a loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on pretty baby lets take a ride
Let's go on an adventure together


To far out places we'll get inside
We'll explore unusual and exciting locations


Of the world that only you inspire
We'll experience the beauty and wonder that you bring to my life


I know a way to get a little high
I have a way to feel euphoric and free


We'll run away on a be bop tip
We'll escape from our everyday lives in style


Don't need much just the love of it
All we need is each other's love and presence


Let the kettle boil, let the telephone ring
We'll ignore the distractions of the outside world


We'll say good-bye to everything
We'll leave behind our worries and concerns


My oh my, my oh my, oh the mystery of it all
Wow, how mysterious and thrilling this all is


My oh my, can you tell me that you hear me call
Do you hear me and understand the desire for adventure?


My oh my, my oh my, oh the tales that we could spin
There will be so many amazing stories to tell after this trip


Why oh why, can you tell me why
Why not take a chance and experience this adventure together?


Can we just...begin
Let's start this adventure and see where it takes us


Come on little darlin' let's go for a swim
Let's jump in and experience the joys of swimming


Take that plunge dive right in
Let's be brave and take a risk


To that shining place that's beckoning
To the bright and alluring destination that's calling to us


Hold our breath, we'll count to ten
Let's be adventurous and see how long we can hold our breath underwater


As we dive to the bottom
Let's explore the depths of the water and see what we can find


Let's stay for a while
Let's relax and enjoy this experience


Swim with the fishes let's dig the vibe
Let's swim with the fish and enjoy the atmosphere


Of that magic place of reckoning
This is a unique and magical experience that we won't forget


Water's fine, jump right in
Don't be afraid, the water is perfect for swimming


Come on sweet daddy let's take a drive
Let's go on a road trip together


Just us two turn the radio high
Let's enjoy each other's company and turn up the music


As we glide along to that Coltrane tune
Let's listen to some jazz and enjoy the ride


Out on the desert we'll howl at the moon
Let's embrace the wild and untamed desert scenery and howl at the moon




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