Mustang Sally
Pickett Wilson Lyrics
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Mustang Sally, think you better slow your mustang down
You been running all over the town now
Oh! I guess I'll have to put your flat feet on the ground
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
One of these early mornings, oh, you gonna be wiping your weeping eyes
I bought you a brand new mustang 'bout nineteen sixty five
Now you come around signifying a woman, you don't want to let me ride
Mustang Sally, think you better slow your mustang down
You been running all over the town now
Oh! I guess I'll have to put your flat feet on the ground
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
The lyrics to "Mustang Sally" serve as a warning to the titular "Sally" to slow down her mustang, or Ford Mustang, and stop running around town. The singer has had enough of her behavior and is tired of her using him for rides without reciprocating. The lyrics suggest that the singer has bought Sally a brand new mustang in the past and now that she seems to have her own, she no longer wants to ride with him.
The chorus features repetition of the phrase "All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride" which emphasizes her aimlessness and lack of direction. The singer predicts that someday Sally will regret her behavior and be wiping her weeping eyes in the morning. The phrase "signifying a woman" may refer to Sally's attempts to assert herself as an independent woman, but ultimately the singer believes that she needs to be brought back to reality and be reminded of what's important. The line "I guess I'll have to put your flat feet on the ground" further emphasizes the need for Sally to slow down and come back to the real world.
Line by Line Meaning
Mustang Sally, think you better slow your mustang down
Hey Sally, you need to calm down and take it easy on your wild behavior.
You been running all over the town now
You've been all over the place causing trouble and being reckless.
Oh! I guess I'll have to put your flat feet on the ground
Looks like I gotta stop you from your wild ways and make you behave.
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you care about is having fun and riding around town without a care in the world.
One of these early mornings, oh, you gonna be wiping your weeping eyes
One day you'll regret your reckless behavior and will be crying your eyes out.
I bought you a brand new mustang 'bout nineteen sixty five
I gave you everything you could ever want, including a brand new car.
Now you come around signifying a woman, you don't want to let me ride
Now you're acting like you're too good for me and won't even let me ride in the car I bought you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SPRINGTIME MUSIC INC
Written by: BONNY RICE
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@daleclontz5421
1st Mustang I owned was a '65 notchback.
Traded it for a '69 notchback.
Then some years later, I bought a '92 Mustang hatchback.
I have not been without a Mustang since.
Currently I have a 2005 Mustang GT.
@UniqueJoy777
My grandma loved this song. She always bragged about her mustang in the 60’s and how hot she was in her day. She passed away today. I see her riding in her mustang thru heaven with Jesus now. ❤
@billyangus
And she's riding with the late great "Wicked" Wilson Pickett
along the glorious Highway To Heaven.🌈🌈✝✝
@UniqueJoy777
@@billyangus Amen! Thank you 🙏🏾
@cherylkringelbach8800
Shes in the choir now, living it up.
@Ernie_B
So sorry to hear that. God Bless her soul. 🙁
@UniqueJoy777
@@cherylkringelbach8800 Amen luv 🙏🏽 thank you ❤️
@amysugarbelly641
My dad was a Mustang man and loved this song .. He passed away a few days ago. This song will play at his funeral.. 🌹
@janeweisner8364
My nephew is a Mustang guy. He’s got a 1989 beauty. Auntie Jane wants one, too.
@dickydoobie2247
Your dad had great taste in music...he's smiling and happy now.
@Tangogold1968
Amy I'm sorry for your loss. Now you can be Mustang Sally lol 😉