These Arms Of Mine
Redding (Otis) Lyrics
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Lonely and feeling blue
These arms of mine, they are yearning
Yearning from wanting you
And if you would let them hold you
Oh, how grateful I will be
These arms of mine, they are burning
Burning from wanting you
These arms of mine, they are wanting
Wanting to hold you
And if you would let them hold you
Oh, how grateful I will be
Come on, come on, baby
Just be my little woman
Just be my lover, oh
I need me somebody, somebody to treat me right, oh
I need your arms, loving arms to hold me tight
And I, I, I need, I need your, I need your, tender lips, to hold, hold me
Tell me when I'm right now, baby
The song "These Arms of Mine" by Otis Redding is a soulful ballad about a man yearning for the affection of the woman he loves. The lyrics express the deep loneliness and longing that the singer feels, as he pleads with his lover to let him hold her in his arms. The repetition of the phrase "these arms of mine" highlights the desperation of the singer, emphasizing how much he needs the love and closeness of his partner.
The opening lines, "these arms of mine, they are lonely, lonely and feeling blue" set the tone for the song, conveying a sense of melancholy and sorrow. The singer then goes on to explain how his arms are "yearning" and "burning" for the woman he loves, expressing the intensity of his desire to be with her. The chorus emphasizes this plea even further, as the singer asks his lover to "just be my little woman, just be my lover."
Overall, "These Arms of Mine" is a powerful song that captures the anguish and desperation of unrequited love. The soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics make it a classic example of the soul and R&B genres that Otis Redding helped to popularize in the 1960s.
Line by Line Meaning
These arms of mine, they are lonely
My arms are feeling sad and alone
Lonely and feeling blue
I'm incredibly lonely and upset over not having you close to me
These arms of mine, they are yearning
My arms deeply desire to hold you close
Yearning from wanting you
I am longing for you and my arms crave your embrace
And if you would let them hold you
I would be so grateful if you would let me hold you in my arms
Oh, how grateful I will be
I will be extremely thankful if you allow me to hold you close
These arms of mine, they are burning
My arms are on fire with the intense desire to hold you close
Burning from wanting you
My desire for you is so intense that my arms feel like they are literally burning
These arms of mine, they are wanting
My arms are desperately craving your touch
Wanting to hold you
I am yearning to embrace you in my arms
Come on, come on baby
Please come to me, my love
Just be my little woman
Be my partner and lover
Just be my lover, oh
I need you to be my beloved, my one and only
I need me somebody, somebody to treat me right, oh
I am longing for someone who will treat me well and make me happy
I need your arms, loving arms to hold me tight
I desperately need your embracing and loving arms to hold me close
And I, I, I need your, I need your tender lips, to hold me
I need your soft and gentle lips to kiss me tenderly and deeply
Together when I'm right with you
When I am with you, my love, everything feels perfect and complete
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Otis Redding
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@jazzyj7268
These arms of mine, they are lonely
Lonely and feeling blue
These arms of mine, they are yearning
Yearning from wanting you
And if you would let them hold you
Oh, how grateful I will be
These arms of mine, they are burning
Burning from wanting you
These arms of mine, they are wanting
Wanting to hold you
And if you would let them hold you
Oh how grateful I will be
Come on, come on baby
Just be my little woman
Just be my lover, oh
I need me somebody, somebody to treat me right, oh
I need your arms, loving arms to hold me tight
And I, I, I need your, I need your tender lips, to hold me
Together when I'm right with you
@teresamisenheimer4435
This song makes you long for a relationship you never had. What an amazing voice Otis Redding was...more than soulful, he touched the souls of his listeners.
@frankhendricks5918
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face ,,
@joaniebearden5408
Amen! Wishing I had that kinda love...
@cyndygough4107
He was The REAL SOUL MAN. All his songs touch you deep down in your soul. Gone way way too damn soon.
@lucilleromero7510
That's for sure!!
@donhill3182
As the story goes, Otis was a backup vocalist for Johnny Jenkins and the Pinetoppers in the early 60s. In between sets during an impromtu moment, Otis strolled up to the microphone and belted out this tune, acapella. The audience and band members were so stunned that you could have heard a pin drip at the end of the performance. The rest, as they say, is history...
@dianagarland6173
Wow I didn't know that
@unclrogPitcher
Cropper tells the story @ rock n
roll hall of fame interview
@junereilly9969
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY
@janisbrow8395
This is when music was real!! They knew how to sing