Mighty Good
Ricky/Rick Nelson Lyrics
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You know you look mighty good oowee
And baby you can talk the kind of talk
That does funny things to me
Now when you tell me that you love me so
It thrills my heart uh honey don't ya know
That when you're in my arms oohoo
Do I love to love you?
Awww honey yes indeed
'Cause anything that you're missing
Believe me honey you don't need
Well everytime I get to kiss your tender lips
You know they taste mighty good oowee
When you're in my arms my heart just flips
Ooohoo what you're doin' to me
Now the kind of love that you inspire
Fills my heart with a warm desire
And when you set my lips on fire
It feels mighty good to me
Do I love to love you?
Awww honey yes indeed
'Cause anything that you're missing
Believe me honey you don't need
Well everytime I get to kiss your tender lips
You know they taste mighty good oowee
When you're in my arms my heart just flips
Ooohoo what you're doin' to me
Now the kind of love that you inspire
Fills my heart with a warm desire
And when you set my lips on fire
It feels mighty good to me
Awww it feels mighty good to me
You know it feels mighty good to me
In Ricky Nelson’s “Mighty Good” the singer is talking about his love interest and how good they make him feel. The tune is very upbeat and lively, reflecting the singer’s feelings about his significant other. He admires her as she walks by, and is attracted to not only her looks but also the way she talks. Her loving words put him on cloud nine and when they are together he feels an immense positive energy.
The singer is also expressed his love towards his partner, stating that they don't miss anything and he just loves her. His kisses are like heaven and they ignite his passion for her. All these feelings and emotions make him feel so good and content. The lyrics are very straightforward and the catchy rhythm makes it difficult to sit still while the song plays.
Line by Line Meaning
Now when I see you walking by with a wiggle walk
When I catch a glimpse of you strutting that stuff with your hips doing that thing, it just blows my mind.
You know you look mighty good oowee
You are one breathtaking and attractive person.
And baby you can talk the kind of talk
You've got that sweet and irresistible way of expressing yourself verbally.
That does funny things to me
It tickles my insides and makes me feel all sorts of ways.
Now when you tell me that you love me so
When you express your affection to me with those magical words.
It thrills my heart uh honey don't ya know
It gives me the most exciting feeling that I can't even describe, darling.
That when you're in my arms oohoo
When you're close to me and I can hold you tight, I feel like I'm on top of the world.
It feels mighty good to me
It just feels so right and exhilarating for me.
Do I love to love you?
Am I madly and deeply in love with you?
Awww honey yes indeed
Oh, my beloved, you bet I am.
'Cause anything that you're missing
Nothing you're lacking or in need of, my dear.
Believe me honey you don't need
Trust in me that you have everything I could ever want and need in you.
Well everytime I get to kiss your tender lips
Whenever your soft and gentle lips meet mine.
You know they taste mighty good oowee
It's such a delicious and wonderful sensation to feel them against mine.
When you're in my arms my heart just flips
When I hold you close, my heart starts to race and flutter in excitement.
Ooohoo what you're doin' to me
The feelings you're stirring up in me are beyond description, darling.
Now the kind of love that you inspire
The kind of love that you inspire in me is so pure and beautiful.
Fills my heart with a warm desire
It makes my heart feel full and content, with a longing to be with you always.
And when you set my lips on fire
When you ignite a passion inside of me that I never knew existed.
It feels mighty good to me
It's one of the most invigorating and fulfilling experiences, ever.
Awww it feels mighty good to me
My love, I can't help but express how good and amazing it all feels to be with you.
You know it feels mighty good to me
I just want to keep reminding you how much I cherish and adore every moment I get to spend with you, my love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BAKER, Baker Knight
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vanilla Jack
This rocks! 😎
Roberto Salum
Um dos melhores solos de james burton
Michael Friedman
Lovely musical performance!
Geoffrey Cox
That Solo is so exciting!
Daniel Pinnell
@Joseph Loesch Huh, a record. I like him on mp3. But I got two of his records!
Joseph Loesch
That record took off from the first note! I got it as a Christmas present in 1960, disappeared into my room and my record player and played it over and over.
Dick Buelow
Great song by Ricky and Burton is as usual outstanding
Jireh Entertainment
His best!
rauloleono
wow Ricky Nelson, otro de los galanazos de los 50's y 60's como Elvis Presley y Little Richard...jejeje ah no Little Richard no no....solo los 2 primeros que dije. Me gusta esta música que ya ha quedado en el olvido
echozgus
@rauloleono es muy buena y simple sin artilugios electronicos ni digitales.