Talkin; 'bout you
Ray Charles Lyrics


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Whoa early in the morning I want to
Tell you 'bout one thing

Who is my friend (talkin' 'bout)
When all friends are gone? (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you now (talkin' 'bout)
Who is my friend now (talkin' 'bout)
When all friends are gone? (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa baby

Who is my friend now (talkin' 'bout)
When all friends are gone? (talkin' 'bout)
Who always defend me, (talkin' 'bout)
If I'm right or wrong now (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Oh baby now (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah(talkin' 'bout)

Who is the salt now (talkin' 'bout)
In my bread (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah(talkin' 'bout)

Who is the salt now (talkin' 'bout)
In my bread (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Oh yeah yeah (talkin' 'bout)

Who is the salt now (talkin' 'bout)
In my bread (talkin' 'bout)
Who is the doctor (talkin' 'bout)
On my sick bed (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa baby nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)

Who knows how to love me (talkin' 'bout)
In my way (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)

Who knows how to love me now (talkin' 'bout)
In my way (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Oh oh (talkin' 'bout)

Who knows how to love me now (talkin' 'bout)
In my way (talkin' 'bout)
Who's always there (talkin' 'bout)
Every night and day (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Yeah baby (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you (talkin' 'bout)

Who is the sugar(talkin' 'bout)
In my tea (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)

Who is the sugar now (talkin' 'bout)
In my tea (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa (talkin' 'bout)

You know the sugar (talkin' 'bout)
In my tea (talkin' 'bout)
When I'm in trouble (talkin' 'bout)
Who sees about me (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)

I'm gonna talk (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)

Tell my sister (talkin' 'bout)
Oh tell my brother (talkin' 'bout)
Oh tell my father (talkin' 'bout)
Oh tell my mother (talkin' 'bout)

All about you (talkin' 'bout)
You know on Monday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And you know Wednesday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And I know Thursday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And all day Friday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)

And every (talkin' 'bout)
And every (talkin' 'bout)
And every (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa (talkin' 'bout)

Every day now (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
I know (talkin' 'bout)
And I know (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
All about you (talkin' 'bout)
I, I, I, I, I, I, I (talkin' 'bout)
I know now (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
All about you (talkin' 'bout)
I said I know, know (talkin' 'bout)




About you (talkin' 'bout)
About you (talkin' 'bout)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ray Charles's song Talkin' 'Bout You express gratitude and loyalty to a specific person. Charles reflects on the presence of this individual in his life and how they have been a friend in times of hardship, a defender, a caregiver, and a source of love. The lyrics are repetitive in structure, emphasizing the message he wants to convey to his friend that they are appreciated, valued, and cherished. The song also includes a promise that Charles will continue to talk about this person and their importance in his life, to his family, and anyone who will listen.


The lyrics of Talkin' 'Bout You capture the essence of a sincere relationship between two people, highlighting the importance of having someone who is always there, especially in difficult times. It portrays a deeper connection that is hard to find in many relationships. The song has a bluesy, soulful melody that complements the lyrics, emphasizing the emotions behind the words.


Line by Line Meaning

Whoa early in the morning I want to
I want to talk to you right now


Tell you 'bout one thing
I want to tell you about something important


Who is my friend (talkin' 'bout)
Who can I count on as a friend?


When all friends are gone? (talkin' 'bout)
When I have no one else to turn to?


Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Only you alone can be my friend at this time


I do mean you now (talkin' 'bout)
I am speaking directly to you


Who is my friend now (talkin' 'bout)
Who can I rely on as a friend currently?


Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
There is no one but you


Whoa baby
Wow, my dear!


Who always defend me, (talkin' 'bout)
Who can always stand up for me?


If I'm right or wrong now (talkin' 'bout)
Whether I am right or wrong, who will defend me?


Oh baby now (talkin' 'bout)
Oh my dear!


I do mean you yeah(talkin' 'bout)
I am referring to you


Who is the salt now (talkin' 'bout)
Who adds flavor to my life?


In my bread (talkin' 'bout)
In all aspects of my life


Oh yeah yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Oh, absolutely!


Who is the doctor (talkin' 'bout)
Who is the one who heals me?


On my sick bed (talkin' 'bout)
When I am ill and weak


Whoa baby nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
No one but you can be my doctor in times of sickness


I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I am really referring to you


Who knows how to love me (talkin' 'bout)
Who understands how to love me properly?


In my way (talkin' 'bout)
According to my needs and preferences


Who knows how to love me now (talkin' 'bout)
Who understands and loves me for who I am currently?


Oh oh (talkin' 'bout)
Oh my!


Who's always there (talkin' 'bout)
Who can always be there for me?


Every night and day (talkin' 'bout)
24/7, every day


Yeah baby (talkin' 'bout)
Yes, my dear!


I do mean you (talkin' 'bout)
I am emphasizing that it is you who is always there for me


Who is the sugar(talkin' 'bout)
Who adds sweetness to my life?


In my tea (talkin' 'bout)
In all aspects of my life


Who is the sugar now (talkin' 'bout)
Who currently adds sweetness to my life?


Whoa (talkin' 'bout)
Wow!


You know the sugar (talkin' 'bout)
You are well aware who adds sweetness to my life


When I'm in trouble (talkin' 'bout)
When I am in a difficult situation


Who sees about me (talkin' 'bout)
Who takes care of me in those hard times?


I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Once again, I am referring only to you


I'm gonna talk (talkin' 'bout)
I am going to talk to others


I'm gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
I am going to discuss you with others


Tell my sister (talkin' 'bout)
I will tell my sister about you


Oh tell my brother (talkin' 'bout)
I will tell my brother about you


Oh tell my father (talkin' 'bout)
I will tell my father about you


Oh tell my mother (talkin' 'bout)
I will tell my mother about you


All about you (talkin' 'bout)
Everything that they should know about you


You know on Monday (talkin' 'bout)
On Monday, I plan to talk about you


I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
I am going to mention you in conversation


And you know Wednesday (talkin' 'bout)
On Wednesday, the conversation topic will be about you


And I know Thursday (talkin' 'bout)
And then on Thursday, once again we will be talking about you


And all day Friday (talkin' 'bout)
On Friday, you will be mentioned all day


And every (talkin' 'bout)
Every single day


Every day now (talkin' 'bout)
Every day moving forward


I know (talkin' 'bout)
I am aware


And I know (talkin' 'bout)
And I am fully aware


I, I, I, I, I, I, I (talkin' 'bout)
I am emphasizing the fact that I know


I know now (talkin' 'bout)
I know without a doubt now


I said I know, know (talkin' 'bout)
I want to make it clear that I truly know


About you (talkin' 'bout)
Everything about you, I know




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAY CHARLES

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@gabrieldocarmodemeloduarte9501

Whoa early in the morning I want to
Tell you 'bout one thing
Who is my friend (talkin' 'bout)
When all friends are gone? (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you now (talkin' 'bout)
Who is my friend now (talkin' 'bout)
When all friends are gone? (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa baby
Who is my friend now (talkin' 'bout)
When all friends are gone? (talkin' 'bout)
Who always defend me, (talkin' 'bout)
If I'm right or wrong now (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Oh baby now (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah(talkin' 'bout)
Who is the salt now (talkin' 'bout)
In my bread (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah(talkin' 'bout)
Who is the salt now (talkin' 'bout)
In my bread (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Oh yeah yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Who is the salt now (talkin' 'bout)
In my bread (talkin' 'bout)
Who is the doctor (talkin' 'bout)
On my sick bed (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa baby nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Who knows how to love me (talkin' 'bout)
In my way (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Who knows how to love me now (talkin' 'bout)
In my way (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Oh oh (talkin' 'bout)
Who knows how to love me now (talkin' 'bout)
In my way (talkin' 'bout)
Who's always there (talkin' 'bout)
Every night and day (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Yeah baby (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you (talkin' 'bout)
Who is the sugar(talkin' 'bout)
In my tea (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Who is the sugar now (talkin' 'bout)
In my tea (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa (talkin' 'bout)
You know the sugar (talkin' 'bout)
In my tea (talkin' 'bout)
When I'm in trouble (talkin' 'bout)
Who sees about me (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
Tell my sister (talkin' 'bout)
Oh tell my brother (talkin' 'bout)
Oh tell my father (talkin' 'bout)
Oh tell my mother (talkin' 'bout)
All about you (talkin' 'bout)
You know on Monday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And you know Wednesday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And I know Thursday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And all day Friday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And every (talkin' 'bout)
And every (talkin' 'bout)
And every (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa (talkin' 'bout)
Every day now (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
I know (talkin' 'bout)
And I know (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
All about you (talkin' 'bout)
I, I, I, I, I, I, I (talkin' 'bout)
I know now (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
All about you (talkin' 'bout)
I said I know, know (talkin' 'bout)
About you (talkin' 'bout)
About you (talkin' 'bout)



All comments from YouTube:

@BillyBogart

That is an awesome drum beat. I was looking for another song with a similar title and found this. I love it.

@Buttsac

The vocals are incredible

@NevadaBoss

"There is only one true genius in this business, and that's Ray Charles."--Frank Sinatra. True dat. Greatest of all the greats...

@mathmusic1490

Ray actually created this song when he was 17 and originally called it "Walkin' and Talkin'".

@gabrieldocarmodemeloduarte9501

Whoa early in the morning I want to
Tell you 'bout one thing
Who is my friend (talkin' 'bout)
When all friends are gone? (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you now (talkin' 'bout)
Who is my friend now (talkin' 'bout)
When all friends are gone? (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa baby
Who is my friend now (talkin' 'bout)
When all friends are gone? (talkin' 'bout)
Who always defend me, (talkin' 'bout)
If I'm right or wrong now (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Oh baby now (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah(talkin' 'bout)
Who is the salt now (talkin' 'bout)
In my bread (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah(talkin' 'bout)
Who is the salt now (talkin' 'bout)
In my bread (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Oh yeah yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Who is the salt now (talkin' 'bout)
In my bread (talkin' 'bout)
Who is the doctor (talkin' 'bout)
On my sick bed (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa baby nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Who knows how to love me (talkin' 'bout)
In my way (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Who knows how to love me now (talkin' 'bout)
In my way (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Oh oh (talkin' 'bout)
Who knows how to love me now (talkin' 'bout)
In my way (talkin' 'bout)
Who's always there (talkin' 'bout)
Every night and day (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Yeah baby (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you (talkin' 'bout)
Who is the sugar(talkin' 'bout)
In my tea (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
Who is the sugar now (talkin' 'bout)
In my tea (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa (talkin' 'bout)
You know the sugar (talkin' 'bout)
In my tea (talkin' 'bout)
When I'm in trouble (talkin' 'bout)
Who sees about me (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
Nobody but you (talkin' 'bout)
I do mean you yeah (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
Tell my sister (talkin' 'bout)
Oh tell my brother (talkin' 'bout)
Oh tell my father (talkin' 'bout)
Oh tell my mother (talkin' 'bout)
All about you (talkin' 'bout)
You know on Monday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And you know Wednesday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And I know Thursday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And all day Friday (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
And every (talkin' 'bout)
And every (talkin' 'bout)
And every (talkin' 'bout)
Whoa (talkin' 'bout)
Every day now (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
I know (talkin' 'bout)
And I know (talkin' 'bout)
I am gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
All about you (talkin' 'bout)
I, I, I, I, I, I, I (talkin' 'bout)
I know now (talkin' 'bout)
I'm gonna talk about (talkin' 'bout)
All about you (talkin' 'bout)
I said I know, know (talkin' 'bout)
About you (talkin' 'bout)
About you (talkin' 'bout)

@ihbarddx

The Atlantic years really were the best.

@FranciscoSilva-vv3bf

Excelente canción

@srercrcr

Gracias!!

@srercrcr

Made possible by the magic of the digital world.

@bercgueltop2667

Has anyone the piano notes of this great song?

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