Long Tall Sally
Ses Play-Boys Lyrics
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He said he had the misery but he got a lot of fun
Baby, yeah now baby
Woo baby, some fun tonight
I saw Uncle John with Long Tall Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley
Oh, baby, yeah now baby
Well Long Tall Sally's built pretty sweet
She got everything that Uncle John need
Baby, yeah now baby
Woo baby, some fun tonight
Well, we're gonna have some fun tonight
Have some fun tonight
Everything's all right
Have some fun tonight
Have some fun
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
We're gonna have some fun tonight
Have some fun tonight
Everything's all right
Have some fun tonight
Yeah, we'll have some fun
Some fun tonight
The lyrics to "Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard, performed by Ses Play-Boys, tell a story of a man named Uncle John who is having an affair with a woman named Long Tall Sally. Uncle John confides in Aunt Mary about his misery, but also expresses that he is having a lot of fun with his new lover. The chorus of the song emphasizes the desire for excitement and pleasure, with the repetition of "baby, yeah now baby, woo baby, some fun tonight."
The second verse describes a close call for Uncle John and Long Tall Sally, when they are caught by Aunt Mary. Uncle John manages to evade detection by ducking into an alley. The final verse reiterates how much Uncle John desires Long Tall Sally, depicting her as being "built pretty sweet" with everything he needs. The song concludes with a call to have some fun, emphasizing the carefree and rebellious nature of youth.
Overall, "Long Tall Sally" is a classic rock and roll song that celebrates youthful energy, rebellion, and excitement. Although it has been interpreted in various ways, the primary themes are lust, desire, and the pursuit of pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John
I am going to inform Aunt Mary about Uncle John
He said he had the misery but he got a lot of fun
He claimed to be upset but ended up having a lot of enjoyment
Baby, yeah now baby
An exclamation indicating agreement and excitement
Woo baby, some fun tonight
Expressing eagerness to have a good time tonight
I saw Uncle John with Long Tall Sally
I observed Uncle John in the company of Long Tall Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley
He spotted Aunt Mary approaching and quickly hid in the alleyway
Well Long Tall Sally's built pretty sweet
Long Tall Sally is a physically attractive woman
She got everything that Uncle John need
She possesses all the traits that appeal to Uncle John
Well, we're gonna have some fun tonight
We are going to have an enjoyable time this evening
Have some fun tonight
Let us have a pleasurable time tonight
Everything's all right
Everything is fine and satisfactory
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
An exclamation of agreement or enthusiasm
We're gonna have some fun tonight
We are going to enjoy ourselves tonight
Yeah, we'll have some fun
Indeed, we will have some fun
Some fun tonight
An enjoyable time this evening
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: ENTORIS JOHNSON, RICHARD PENNIMAN, ROBERT BLACKWELL
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