This Little Girl of Mine
Ray Charles Lyrics


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Well-a, oh yeah
Well-a, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah

Do you know that this little girl of mine
I want you people to know
This little girl of mine
I take her everywhere I go

One day I looked at my suit
My suit was new
I looked at my shoes
and they were too

And that's why I, I, I, I
Oh, I love that little girl of mine
Oh, do you know that this little girl of mine
Makes me happy when I'm sad

This little girl of mine
Loves me, even when I'm bad
She knows how to love me right down to her teeth
If she does any wrong, you know she keeps it from me

And that's why I, I, I, I
Oh, I love that little girl of mine

Do you know that this little girl of mine
Called me last night about eight
This little girl of mine
Told me that we had a date

She said that she'd meet me at a quarter to nine
Believe it or not, but she was right on time
And that's why I, I, I, I
Oh, I love that little girl of mine

Do you know that this little girl of mine
Knows how to dress so neat
This little girl of mine
Stops the traffic on the street

When the fellas start whistling, well I don't mind
I can't blame them, 'cause she is fine
And that's why I, I, I, I
Oh, I love that little girl of mine





And that's why I, I, I, I
Oh, I love that little girl of mine

Overall Meaning

Ray Charles's song, This Little Girl of Mine, is a tribute to the singer's lover. The opening verse stresses the importance of the girl to him and the extent to which he's willing to take her along with him wherever he goes. The second verse talks about how the girl's love heals him even when he's sad and how she still loves him even when he's flawed. Moreover, his girl always keeps him informed of her plans and never disappoints him, as seen in the third verse when she meets him exactly at the agreed-upon time. Finally, the fourth verse acknowledges the girl's beauty and how, when she walks down the street, everyone is blown away, but the singer is always proud to be with her.


Overall, the song is a sweet and endearing tribute to a loved one. The lyrics are straightforward yet sincere in describing a woman that the singer truly cherishes. The tune exudes positive vibes and good energy, encouraging listeners to move and dance to the beat while paying heed to Charles's heartfelt words.


Line by Line Meaning

Well-a, oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement


Do you know that this little girl of mine
Drawing attention to the fact that he has a special someone in his life


I want you people to know
Implying that he is proud to be with this girl


This little girl of mine
Referring to his love interest


I take her everywhere I go
Showing that he always wants her by his side


One day I looked at my suit
Recalling a specific memory


My suit was new
Noticing the quality of his clothing


I looked at my shoes
Noticing the quality of his footwear


and they were too
Confirming that his clothing was of high quality


Oh, do you know that this little girl of mine
Reiterating his devotion to her


Makes me happy when I'm sad
Pointing out that she has a positive impact on his life


Loves me, even when I'm bad
Highlighting her unconditional love for him


She knows how to love me right down to her teeth
Emphasizing how much she understands and cares for him


If she does any wrong, you know she keeps it from me
Suggesting that she is considerate of his feelings, even if she makes mistakes


Called me last night about eight
Recounting a recent phone call he had with her


Told me that we had a date
Arranging a meeting with him


She said that she'd meet me at a quarter to nine
Giving him a specific time to meet


Believe it or not, but she was right on time
Expressing how dependable she is


Knows how to dress so neat
Commenting on her fashion sense


Stops the traffic on the street
Implying that others find her attractive


When the fellas start whistling, well I don't mind
Not feeling threatened by others showing interest in her


I can't blame them, 'cause she is fine
Acknowledging that she is beautiful


Oh, I love that little girl of mine
Affirming his feelings for her




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

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Comments from YouTube:

Llewellyn Olivier

I just can't comprehend why people would get angry if someone dislike any song of an artist. I mean that's the person's opinion, regardless how you feel about the song. I mean I love Ray Charles, and if someone else doesn't feel the same way I understand. No need to get angry about it.

Lawrence MM

this man can do any song!

Kanye West

yes

Jan Reinhardt

just a piece of music history <3

poppy melli

simply AMAZING!!!!

ibrahim

"April 10, 2022 Let's see how many legends enjoy this masterpiece. By far one of the most popular songs even after 5 years"

John Breedlove

fond memory of Richie Z playing this on a piano at this music store in Houston and
we were (trying) to sing it together!  Fun times. Ray is King of Soul. 

Glimmer Twin

Originally a gospel song but... Ray is Ray.

Pierre Petit

Scandalous! I love it...

ErTagarnina

grande Ray!

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