I Can't Turn You Loose
Otis Redding Lyrics
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If I do, I'm gonna lose my life
Honey, I can't ever turn you loose now
If I do, I'm gonna lose my life
I can't turn you loose to nobody, ha
'Cause I love you baby, yes I do now
Ooh, baby hip-shaking mama, I told ya
Honey, I'm in love with only you
Honey, baby, do it baby why don't ya?
I'm gonna give you everything that you wanna
I gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Keep on, honey baby
Never, never gonna turn you loose
Keep on, keep on holding on
Gotta gotta
I can't turn you loose ah honey
I'm in love, now, with the prettiest thing, ooh
I, I never, never turn you loose now
But because the sweet love she bring me
I said I can't turn you loose to nobody, baby
I love you baby, yes I do
Ooh, hip-shaking mama, I love ya
Huh, I'm in love with only you
Honey, baby, do it baby why don't ya
And I'm gonna give you everything that you want
Gotta, gotta ha
Keep, keep on holding on ha ha
Never gonna turn you loose now
Never gonna lose you, babe, ha ha
I can't turn you loose
Never, I'm never gonna turn to you loose
I'm gonna keep holding on, turn you loose
Gonna keep a grip on ya
I, I can't turn you loose
Early in the morning, I gonna hold ya
Early in the evening, and I'm gonna hold ya
Never turn you loose
Never gonna turn ya
Gotta keep a hold on
Hold on to my baby
Got to, got to, got to
Got to, got to, got to
Keep-a, keep on grooving
We gotta keep a hold on
The lyrics of Otis Redding's song "I Can't Turn You Loose" depict the deep love the singer has for someone, to the point where he declares that he cannot let them go, for he will lose his life. The song's repetition of the phrase, "I can't turn you loose," is used to emphasize the singer's inability to let go. The lyrics of the song convey a message of love, passion, and commitment. The singer describes his beloved as the "prettiest thing" and vows to give her everything she wants.
The song's chorus, "Never gonna turn you loose," is a statement of loyalty and dedication, and the repetition of the phrase reinforces that message. Additionally, the phrase "Hip-shaking mama" is used as a term of endearment by the singer towards his beloved.
"I Can't Turn You Loose" was first recorded by Otis Redding in 1965 and was released as a single. The song became a hit in the United States, reaching number eleven on the R&B charts. The song has been performed by numerous artists, including Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and the Blues Brothers.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh, I can't turn you loose now
I can't let you go
If I do, I'm gonna lose my life
I'll be devastated if I let you go
Honey, I can't ever turn you loose now
I can't bear to let you go
If I do, I'm gonna lose my life
My life will become empty without you
I can't turn you loose to nobody, ha
I can't let anyone else have you
'Cause I love you baby, yes I do now
I love you so much
Ooh, baby hip-shaking mama, I told ya
You're my irresistible baby
Honey, I'm in love with only you
You're the only one I love
Honey, baby, do it baby why don't ya?
Do something, baby
I'm gonna give you everything that you wanna
I'll provide everything you desire
Gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
I have to, I have to, I have to
Keep on, honey baby
Hold on, my beloved
Never, never gonna turn you loose
I'll never let you go
Keep on, keep on holding on
Hold on, keep holding on
Gotta gotta
I have to, I have to
I can't turn you loose ah honey
I can't let you go, my dear
I'm in love, now, with the prettiest thing, ooh
I'm in love with the most beautiful one
I, I never, never turn you loose now
I'll never let you go
But because the sweet love she bring me
Because of your sweet love for me
I said I can't turn you loose to nobody, baby
I won't let anyone take you away from me
I love you baby, yes I do
I love you so much
Ooh, hip-shaking mama, I love ya
I love you, my irresistible baby
Huh, I'm in love with only you
You're the only one I love
Honey, baby, do it baby why don't ya
Do something, my dear
And I'm gonna give you everything that you want
I'll provide everything you want
Gotta, gotta ha
I have to, I have to
Keep, keep on holding on ha ha
Hold on, keep holding on
Never gonna turn you loose now
I'll never let you go
Never gonna lose you, babe, ha ha
I'll never lose you, my dear
I can't turn you loose
I can't let you go
Never, I'm never gonna turn to you loose
I'll never let you go
I'm gonna keep holding on, turn you loose
I'll keep holding on, won't let you go
Gonna keep a grip on ya
I'll hold onto you
I, I can't turn you loose
I can't let you go
Early in the morning, I gonna hold ya
I'll hold you in the morning
Early in the evening, and I'm gonna hold ya
I'll hold you in the evening
Never turn you loose
I'll never let you go
Never gonna turn ya
I'll never let you go
Gotta keep a hold on
I need to keep holding on
Hold on to my baby
I will hold onto you, my love
Got to, got to, got to
I have to, I have to, I have to
Got to, got to, got to
I have to, I have to, I have to
Keep-a, keep on grooving
Keep on moving forward
We gotta keep a hold on
We need to hold onto each other
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Written by: Otis Redding
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