Long Tall Sally
The Rock And Rollers Lyrics


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I'm gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John
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
Woo baby, some fun tonight

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Long Tall Sally" by The Rock And Rollers tell a playful and somewhat mischievous story. The singer begins by stating that they are going to inform Aunt Mary about Uncle John. It is revealed that Uncle John claimed to be feeling miserable, but actually had a lot of fun. The lyrics suggest that Uncle John may have been involved in some sort of illicit or secret activity that brought amusement to him.


The second verse introduces the character of Long Tall Sally, whom the singer witnessed Uncle John with. However, when Aunt Mary was approaching, Uncle John quickly hid in the alley. This implies that Uncle John and Long Tall Sally were engaging in something they did not want Aunt Mary to know about. The lyrics evoke a sense of suspense and secrecy as Uncle John tries to avoid getting caught.


In the following verse, the singer describes Long Tall Sally as being attractive and having everything that Uncle John desires. It suggests that there is a physical or romantic attraction between them. The repetition of "baby" and "woo baby" emphasizes the excitement and anticipation of the situation.


The chorus reinforces the idea of having fun, with the singer expressing that they are going to have some fun tonight. The repeated phrase "have some fun tonight" further emphasizes the joyful and carefree atmosphere. The lyrics convey a sense of rebelliousness and adventure, as the characters engage in activities that may be frowned upon or kept secret from others.


Overall, "Long Tall Sally" captures the energy and excitement of rock and roll music, with its catchy melody and suggestive storytelling. The lyrics suggest a playful and somewhat risqué narrative, filled with elements of surprise, secrecy, and forbidden pleasure.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John
I intend to inform Aunt Mary about the actions of Uncle John.


He said he had the misery but he got a lot of fun
Although he claimed to be unhappy, he actually enjoyed himself greatly.


Baby, yeah now baby
Affectionate term used to refer to the person being addressed.


Woo baby, some fun tonight
Expressing excitement and anticipation for an enjoyable time this evening.


I saw Uncle John with Long Tall Sally
I witnessed Uncle John accompanying a tall woman named Sally.


He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley
Upon spotting Aunt Mary approaching, he quickly hid in the alley.


Oh, baby, yeah now baby
Expressing admiration or fondness for the person being addressed.


Woo baby, some fun tonight
Expressing excitement and anticipation for an enjoyable time this evening.


Well Long Tall Sally's built pretty sweet
Long Tall Sally has an attractive and appealing physique.


She got everything that Uncle John need
She possesses all the qualities and attributes Uncle John desires.


Well, we're gonna have some fun tonight
We are going to experience an enjoyable time tonight.


Have some fun tonight
Engage in activities that bring enjoyment and pleasure this evening.


Everything's all right
All aspects of the situation are satisfactory and favorable.


Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of enthusiasm or agreement.


We're gonna have some fun tonight
We are going to experience an enjoyable time tonight.


Yeah, we'll have some fun
Indeed, we will engage in enjoyable activities.


Some fun tonight
Engage in activities that bring enjoyment and pleasure this evening.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Entoris Johnson, Richard Penniman, Robert Blackwell

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@QuetzalUlisesOrion

Lyrics:

Gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John
He claims he has the music
But he has a lot of fun
Oh baby
Yes baby
Wooh baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah

Well, long tall Sally
She's really sweet
She got everything that Uncle John need
Oh baby
Yes baby
Wooh baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah

Well, I saw Uncle John with bald head Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin'
And he jumped back in the alley
Oh baby
Yes baby
Wooh baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah

Well, long tall Sally
She's built for speed
She got everything that Uncle John need
Oh baby
Yes baby
Wooh baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah

Well, I saw Uncle John with bald head Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin'
And he jumped back in the alley
Oh baby
Yes baby
Wooh baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah

We gonna have some fun tonight
Have some fun tonight, wooh
Have some fun tonight
Everything's all right
Have some fun
Have me some fun tonight



@blake1896

I’m only 23. But every time I heard little Richard and woke up to little Richard or Blues music period. I always knew that if I woke up to this music that I would have to spend the day cleaning. But listening to Blues especially Little rIchard made cleaning go by faster and made it more fun.

My fav genre of music is Hiphop and rock music.

But my 3rd fav music is BLUES music. Especially 50’s-60’s Blues, like little Richard. little Richard has always been one of my top 3 fav Blues singers of all time.

And Hiphop originated from blues music.

If you listen carefully Little Richard has a little bit of a Hiphop vibe, especially this song.



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@FabioBittar

This song should be mandatory for all helicopter rides.

@blairp84

Fuck yeah.

@therogue9000

well fortunate son does exist.

@Yamaguchi2Chris

Especially when flying at night

@ophiophagus9933

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@akawhippy

Fabio Bittar True that!

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@FacelessDeviant

This stuff will make you a god damn sexual tyrannosaurus.

Just like me.

@EPL187

Gonna have me some fun, gonna have me some fun - Mac

@ashleywalls4097

Watching right now, that's why Im here :)

@pinchespiderman

That's a real nasty habit you got there

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