That Lady
The Isley Brothers Lyrics


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Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Beautiful lady (who's that lady?)
Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
That real, real, real fine lady (the beautiful lady)
I wish somebody would introduce her to me

I didn't get a chance (I didn't get a chance)
To ask her to dance (to ask her to dance)
It was love at first sight (love at first sight)
I just saw her tonight (saw her tonight)
And I wish somebody would introduce her to me

I like the way she danced in the dark
And disappeared in the night
And, oh, she stole my heart
It was love at first sight

Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
That beautiful lady (the beautiful lady)
Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
I gotta meet that lady (who's that lady?)
And I wish somebody would introduce her to me

Whoa, who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
That real fine lady (the beautiful lady)
Who's that lady? (I'm talkin' 'bout that lady)
That beautiful lady (the beautiful lady)
I wish somebody would introduce her to me
Yeah, yeah, yeah

(Who's that lady?)
(Who's that lady?)
(The beautiful lady)
(Talkin' 'bout that lady)
Said, hey, lady




I'm in love with you
Yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The Isley Brothers’ hit song That Lady is about a man who is captivated by a beautiful woman he sees and wants to meet. He is in awe of her beauty and wishes someone would introduce him to her. The lyrics express the man’s desire to get to know the woman better but he missed the opportunity to ask her to dance when he saw her. The man’s love for the woman was love at first sight and he was smitten by the way she danced in the dark and disappeared in the night. The man’s infatuation with this woman is evident as he pleads for someone to introduce him to her.


On a deeper level, the song conveys the theme of longing for love and companionship. The man in the song is searching for a connection with someone who could fill his heart with love and bring him joy. The lyrics illustrate that he is willing to take a chance to meet and get to know this woman, and in doing so, he hopes to create something special between them.


In essence, That Lady is a timeless song that speaks to the common human experience of searching for love and connection. It is a classic R&B tune that combines smooth vocals, guitar riffs, and a catchy tune that is bound to leave you grooving.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Who is that beautiful lady?


Beautiful lady (who's that lady?)
She is a stunning woman.


Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Who is that beautiful lady?


That real, real, real fine lady (the beautiful lady)
She is an exceptionally attractive woman.


I wish somebody would introduce her to me
I hope someone can introduce us.


I didn't get a chance (I didn't get a chance)
I didn't get to meet her.


To ask her to dance (to ask her to dance)
I didn't have the opportunity to invite her to dance with me.


It was love at first sight (love at first sight)
I felt an instant attraction to her when I saw her for the first time.


I just saw her tonight (saw her tonight)
I only saw her this evening.


And I wish somebody would introduce her to me
I still hope someone could introduce us.


I like the way she danced in the dark
I enjoyed watching her dance in the darkness.


And disappeared in the night
She vanished into the night.


And, oh, she stole my heart
I fell in love with her immediately.


It was love at first sight
My attraction to her was instantaneous.


Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Who is that beautiful lady?


That beautiful lady (the beautiful lady)
She is the stunning woman I saw earlier.


Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Who is that beautiful lady?


I gotta meet that lady (who's that lady?)
I need to meet her.


And I wish somebody would introduce her to me
I still hope someone could introduce us.


Whoa, who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Wow, who is that beautiful lady?


That real fine lady (the beautiful lady)
She is an incredibly attractive woman.


Who's that lady? (I'm talkin' 'bout that lady)
Who is that beautiful lady? (I'm referring to the one I saw earlier.)


That beautiful lady (the beautiful lady)
She is that stunning woman I am referring to.


I wish somebody would introduce her to me
I continue to hope that someone will introduce us.


Said, hey, lady
Addressing her politely.


I'm in love with you
I have fallen in love with you.


Yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement or agreement.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley

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Comments from YouTube:

@jackspry9736

RIP the three members of The Isley Brothers 
O'Kelly Isley Jr. (December 25, 1937 – March 31, 1986), aged 48
Rudolph Isley (April 1, 1939 – October 11, 2023), aged 84
Marvin Isley (August 18, 1953 – June 6, 2010), aged 56
You will be remembered as legends.

@debbietamayo493

RIP RUDOLPH ISLEY🙏

@paulyounger8884

Marvin died also

@TeekaBel

Omgg I didn’t know til I seen your comment I’m shocked…🥺🤦🏽‍♀️ R.I.P too them🤲🏽🕊️ thanks for the info

@ILoveGod06

First Tina Turner, now Rudolph. Ronald is the only one standing.

@cjbani159

@@ILoveGod06 Ernie is still here ~

@panchoelsancho5595

Ernie Isley one of the most underrated Guitar players ever! He deserves to be on the Mt.Olympus of guitarist!

@jacquelinefox2632

Ces't Moi xxxxx J Xxxxxxxx

@michaelr3955

UNDERRATED GUITARIST UNDERRATED BAND OF BROS

@michaelr3955

Ernie Signature Guitar sound🤔😉😎

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