Baby Scratch My Back
Slim Harpo Lyrics
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And I don't know where to scratch
Come here baby
Scratch my back
I know you can do it
So baby, get to it
Aw, you're workin with it now
Little bit to the center now, baby
Hmm-mmm!
This little girl sho' knows how to scratch
Now, you're doin' the chicken-scratch
Aw, it's lookin' good, baby
Just gettin' scratchy
That's what I'm talkin' about
The lyrics to Slim Harpo's song "Baby Scratch My Back" seem to be about a man who has an itch that he cannot seem to scratch. He calls upon his lover to come and scratch his back for him, telling her that he knows she can do it. As she begins to scratch his back, he starts to feel good, and he instructs her to scratch a little bit harder in the center. He compliments her on how well she is able to scratch and makes note of the dance moves that she is doing while scratching, calling it the chicken-scratch.
The overall tone of the song suggests that it is a playful and lighthearted one, with the lyrics being somewhat suggestive in nature. The phrase "scratch my back" could be interpreted as a euphemism for another type of physical pleasure between two people. However, the way the lyrics are sung and the melody of the song make it easy to overlook the suggestive undertone of the lyrics, and just enjoy it for the upbeat and catchy tune that it is.
Line by Line Meaning
Aw, I'm itchy
I am uncomfortable and need to scratch myself.
And I don't know where to scratch
I am unsure which area needs to be scratched.
Come here baby
I am calling my partner to come closer.
Scratch my back
Please use your hand to provide relief by scratching my back.
I know you can do it
I believe in your ability to scratch my back properly.
So baby, get to it
Please begin scratching my back now.
Aw, you're working with it now
You have successfully started scratching my back.
You got me feeling' so good
The sensation of your scratch is making me feel much better.
Little bit to the center now, baby
Please focus on scratching the middle of my back now.
Hmm-mmm!
Expressing satisfaction or pleasure.
This little girl sho' knows how to scratch
My partner is particularly adept at scratching my back.
Now, you're doin' the chicken-scratch
The manner in which you are scratching my back resembles the dance known as the chicken-scratch.
Aw, it's lookin' good, baby
The scratching is going well and providing the desired relief.
Just gettin' scratchy
The scratching is becoming more intense and is providing further relief.
That's what I'm talkin' about
This is exactly the kind of scratching I was hoping for.
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Written by: James Moore
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