Ooh! My Soul
The Beatles Lyrics


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(Penniman)

Ooh! My soul

Well baby baby baby baby
Don't you know my love is true?
Honey honey honey honey
Said get off of that money
Love love love love
Ooh! My soul

Well gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme
Gimme all the love you got
Baby baby baby baby
Don't you know I want a lot
Love love love love
Ooh! My soul

Well baby baby baby baby
Don't you know my love is true?
I said honey honey honey honey
Get off of that money
Love love love love
Ooh! My soul
Woah!
Ah!

Well baby baby baby baby
Don't you know my love is true?
Honey honey honey honey
I said get off get off of that money




Love love love love
Ooh! My soul

Overall Meaning

In "Ooh! My Soul," The Beatles cover Little Richard's original song, which was released in 1958. The song is a classic example of Little Richard's energetic, upbeat rock and roll style. The lyrics play off of the typical themes of love and money, with the singer reassuring their love interest that they want more than just their money. The chorus, "Love love love love, Ooh! My soul," emphasizes the intense emotional connection the singer feels with their love interest.


In the verses, the singer makes it clear that they value the love they share with their partner above all else. They encourage their partner to focus on their mutual affection instead of getting caught up in money and material goods. The repeated use of "honey" and "baby" in the lyrics emphasizes the sense of closeness and intimacy the singer feels with their partner.


Overall, "Ooh! My Soul" is a fun, joyful celebration of love and rock and roll music. Little Richard's influence on The Beatles is evident in their dynamic cover of this classic song.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh! My soul
Expressing excitement, passion, and soulfulness.


Well baby baby baby baby
Addressing a lover or partner with affection.


Don't you know my love is true?
Reassuring the lover or partner that the love is genuine and heartfelt.


Honey honey honey honey
Using a term of endearment to emphasize love and affection.


Said get off of that money
Encouraging someone to prioritize love over material possessions.


Love love love love
The repeated use of love emphasizes the centrality of love in the song.


Well gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme
Expressing a deep desire for love and affection.


Gimme all the love you got
Asking the lover or partner to give all the love they have to offer.


Don't you know I want a lot
Reiterating the desire for a lot of love and affection.


Woah!
Expressing excitement and intensity.


Ah!
Expressing satisfaction and pleasure.


I said get off get off of that money
Repeating the earlier encouragement to prioritize love over material possessions.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Garland Jeffreys, Richard Penniman

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