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Redding (Otis) Lyrics

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The repeated syllables of this song's chorus evoke a feeling of rhythm and melody, which is the essence of the music.

I keep singing them sad, sad songs, y'all
Throughout his life, the singer has been expressing himself through melancholic melodies and lyrics.

Sad songs is all I know
The artist is conveying that, sadly, he only knows how to create sad music.

It has a sweet melody tonight
Despite the song's melancholic lyrics, the melody is tender and emotionally appealing.

Anybody can sing it any old time
The music's accessibility puts the power of expression into everyone's hands.

What in your heart puts you in a groove
The listener is encouraged to consider what music inspires them most passionately.

And when you sing this song
When the listener joins in with the melody, they become part of a harmonious experience.

It'll make you're whole body move, it goes
The effect of the music is such that it can arouse a physical response and an emotional one.

All my life I've been singing them sad songs
The artist has been creating music in this manner for his entire life, using it to express his feelings.

Trying to get my message to you
Through his music, he seeks to communicate his ideas and emotions to his audience.

And when I get to singing my message from me to you, it goes
The singer hopes that when he performs, the audience hears his message and responds.

It's a lovely song, y'all
The music may be melancholic, but it is also beautiful and moving.

Sweet music, honey
There is a sense of intimacy and affection in the music, as if it were a personal expression of love.

It's just a line, oh but
The music is made up of simple melodic lines, but each one is deeply meaningful to the artist.

It tells a story, baby
The music conveys a narrative that is both personal and universal.

You got to get the message
The artist wants the listener to grasp the meaning of his music.

A stone message, honey
The music's message is timeless and enduring, like the etchings on a stone monument.

A lovely line, baby
The melody's beauty and emotional depth are unmatched.

I'm worried in mind, watch me
The artist is grappling with personal anxieties, and the music is a reflection of his inner turmoil.

Everybody's turn, everybody
The music is inclusive and invites everyone to join in the experience.

Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, one more time
The artist wants to keep playing the chorus, further inviting his audience into the music's embrace.

Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, worried alive, y'all
Even in his troubled state of mind, the singer's music retains a vital energy and spirit.