The Man I Love
Ray Charles and His Orchestra Lyrics
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(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo)
(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo)
(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo)
Well talk to me baby, whisper in my ear
Talk to me baby, whisper in my ear
Come a little closer, don't have no fear
(Don't you know, I love you so)
(Don't you know, I love you so)
When I holler hey-ey, Ko ko mo
Heard what you told me, heard what you said
Heard what you told me, heard what you said
Don't you worry my pretty, don't lose my head
There's dimples on her elbows, dimples on her knees
There's dimples on her elbows, dimples on her knees
She thrills and thrills me
With just a little squeeze
Ko-ko, Ko ko mo
Ko-ko, Ko ko mo
Ko-ko, Ko ko mo
Don't you know, Ko ko mo
That I love you so
Talk, talk, talk to me baby
(Talk, talk)
Whisper in my ear
(Talk, talk, talk)
Oh, talk to me baby
(Talk, talk)
Whisper in my ear
(Talk, talk, talk)
Come a little closer
Don't you have no fear
Don't you know, I love you so
Don't you know, I love you so
When I holler hey (hey) Ko ko mo
(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo)
Don't you know
I love you Ko ko mo
(Ko ko mo)
The Man I Love is a song originally written by George and Ira Gershwin in 1924 and has since been covered by numerous artists. In this particular version by Ray Charles and His Orchestra, we hear a playful and flirtatious conversation between a man and a woman. The man implores the woman to talk to him, to whisper in his ear, and to come closer to him without fear. He reassures her by telling her that he loves her so and uses a playful phrase "Ko ko mo" to express his love for her.
The woman's physical features, such as the dimples on her elbows and knees, excite the man, and he is thrilled by her touch. The song is infused with a playful energy, with the repeated "Ko ko mo" adding to the charm of the lyrics. The song's simple and catchy melody, coupled with Ray Charles' soulful voice, makes it a joyous listening experience that is sure to lift the spirits of the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo)
Repeating the phrase 'Ko ko mo' to create a rhythmic effect and get the listener's attention.
Talk to me baby, whisper in my ear
Requesting the listener to speak softly and privately to them.
Come a little closer, don't have no fear
Asking the listener to move closer without feeling scared or hesitant.
(Don't you know, I love you so)
Reaffirming the singer's feelings of love towards the person they are speaking to.
When I holler hey-ey, Ko ko mo
Using 'Ko ko mo' as a call-and-response technique to grab the listener's attention and express excitement or encouragement.
Heard what you told me, heard what you said
Acknowledging what the other person said to them earlier in the conversation.
Don't you worry my pretty, don't lose my head
Assuring the other person that they don't need to feel stressed or anxious, and reassuring them that they won't lose their cool.
There's dimples on her elbows, dimples on her knees
Noticing and complimenting the physical features of the other person.
She thrills and thrills me with just a little squeeze
Expressing how happy and excited they become when the other person gives them a small amount of affection.
Don't you know, Ko ko mo that I love you so
Reaffirming their love for the other person using the previous phrase 'Ko ko mo' as a reminder and to grab their attention.
Talk, talk, talk to me baby (Talk, talk)
Urging the other person to carry on their conversation with the singer.
Whisper in my ear (Talk, talk, talk)
Asking the other person to speak softly and privately to them, and showing eagerness to continue the conversation.
(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo)
Repeating the phrase 'Ko ko mo' once again to create a rhythmic effect and get the listener's attention.
Don't you know I love you Ko ko mo (Ko ko mo)
Once again using the phrase 'Ko ko mo' to remind and reaffirm their love for the other person.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EUNICE HAZEL LEVY, JAKE PORTER, FORREST WILSON
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