She Said She Said
Paul McCartney/John Lennon Lyrics
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You fine little thing
You make my heart sing
Come on baby let me buy the wedding ring
Baby you drive me crazy
Got my poor heart hazy
You got my senses reeling
Come on baby let me make love to you
[Chorus]
She said yeah
She said yeah
She said yeah yeah yeah
Come on baby I'm gonna make love to you too
I got a feeling
In my soul
You know I love no one above you
Come on baby just let me love you yeah
[Chorus x2]
Well you got me crazy
My love you've been saving
You see what I miss I wanna kiss
Come on baby don't treat me like this
The song "She Said Yeah" by Paul McCartney is a love ballad that describes his infatuation with a woman he has just met. The lyrics express McCartney's admiration for the young lady, whose beauty and charm have captured his heart. He tries to persuade her with compliments and promises to buy her a wedding ring in hopes of winning her love. The chorus reaffirms her interest in him and echoes his desire to make love to her.
The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and passion that embodies the youthful exuberance of early rock and roll. The song’s upbeat rhythm and catchy melody make it a classic example of the genre, and McCartney’s high-pitched vocals and falsetto add to the youthful energy of the song. However, the lyrics also showcase McCartney's sophisticated approach to songwriting, with clever wordplay and evocative imagery.
Overall, “She Said Yeah” is a heartfelt declaration of love with an infectious beat that captures the excitement and energy of young love. McCartney’s lyrics are simple and forceful, but the song’s emotional impact comes from the intensity of his voice and the driving rhythm of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Little girl where did you come from?
Asking where the girl came from and expressing admiration for her beauty.
You fine little thing
Complimenting the girl's appearance, using the slang term 'little thing' to suggest endearment.
You make my heart sing
Expressing how the girl makes the singer feel inside, sentimentally speaking.
Come on baby let me buy the wedding ring
Ironically joking about getting married to the girl, as the singer is clearly infatuated and wants to forgo the norms of courtship.
Baby you drive me crazy
Admitting that the girl has a profound impact on the singer's emotional state and physical longing.
Got my poor heart hazy
Suggesting that the girl is having a mental and emotional effect on the singer.
You got my senses reeling
Acknowledging that the girl is affecting him on a very visceral level.
Ooh baby what a feeling
Showing excitement and elation towards the excitement and lust he is experiencing.
Come on baby let me make love to you
Asking the girl for a sexual encounter with explicitly vulgar language, which also shows his intense desire and determination.
[Chorus] She said yeah She said yeah She said yeah yeah yeah Come on baby I'm gonna make love to you too
The girl agrees to the singer's advances, which excites him more than a little bit. The repetition of 'yeah' shows enthusiasm and excitement for what is to come.
I got a feeling In my soul
Pointing out his strong emotional connection to the girl, which is more than physical.
You know I love no one above you
Vocally putting the girl above everyone else showing his strong attachment and attraction to her.
Come on baby just let me love you yeah
Reaffirming his interest in her and his willingness to try forming a relationship with her.
[Chorus x2]
Repeating the chorus twice to emphasize the singer's excitement and the girl's agreement to his advances.
Well you got me crazy My love you’ve been saving
Acknowledging that the girl has had a profound effect on him and has brought forth emotions he did not know he had.
You see what I miss I wanna kiss
Showing his eagerness to express his intimate feelings towards the girl.
Come on baby don't treat me like this
Expressing his anxiety and desperation to form a close relationship with her.
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Written by: STEPHEN ALLEN DAVIS, STEVE DAVIS
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