'Deed I Do
Ray Charles & Milt Jackson Lyrics

The lyrics of Ray Charles and Milt Jackson's song "Deed I Do" express the joy and gratitude the singer feels towards their significant other for bringing happiness into their life. The song begins by acknowledging the singer's previous emotional state, that they were feeling "oh, so blue" until their partner arrived bringing a "wonderful song" into their life. The line "You brought sunshine just to brighten my loneliness" further emphasizes the impact that the partner has had on the singer's life. The singer goes on to state that their happiness is no surprise, declaring "Is it any wonder in my happiness, I confess?".

The chorus of the song, which is repeated throughout, leaves no doubt about the depth of the singer's feelings towards their partner. They ask, "Do I want you? Oh my, do I? Honey, 'deed I do. Do I need you? Oh my, do I? Honey, 'deed I do." These questions act as a rhetorical device, reinforcing the fact that the singer's love and devotion is absolute. The singer then expresses their gratitude for having found their partner, stating that they are "glad that [they're] the one who found you", and that they are "always hangin' 'round you". The final verse compares the partner to others that the singer has met in the past, but asserts that they are "the only one who ever could stand the test". The singer declares that their partner is "the best" and affirms their feelings, asking once again, "Do I love you? Oh my, do I? Honey, 'deed I do."

Overall, the lyrics of "Deed I Do" communicate a deep appreciation for the happiness and love that the singer's partner has brought into their life. The repetition of the chorus serves to emphasize the unshakable nature of their feelings, while the final verse underscores the uniqueness and significance of the relationship.