Evil Gal Blues
Mischievous Melodies: Unraveling the Allure of Aretha's 'Evil Gal Blues'
Lyrics
I'm an evil gal don't you bother with me, no
I am a woman with a rebellious or challenging nature; it's best not to get involved with me.
I said I'm an evil gal don't you mess around with me, mmhmm
Reiteration of warning about her assertive and potentially troublesome personality.
Well I'll empty your pockets and fill you with misery, yes I will!
I will take advantage of you financially and make you feel miserable.
If you tell me good mornin'
If you greet me with "good morning," I'll reject it as insincere.
I'm gon' tell you that's a lie
If you say "hello baby," I'll respond with suspicion or hostility.
If you say hello baby I'mma give you the evil eye
Asserting her tough persona; expressing readiness to confront those who approach her.
I'mma evil gal don't you mess around with me, mmhmm
Reiteration of her warning against getting involved with her.
I'm gonna empty your pockets and fill you with misery, yes I will
Reiterating the intention to exploit others financially and bring them misery.
I want caviar for breakfast, champagne every night,
Expressing extravagant desires, indicating a luxurious lifestyle preference.
I want a midnight snack for every man that I invite
Desiring indulgence and entertainment for every man she invites into her life.
I'm an evil gal don't you mess around with me, no
Repeating the warning about her challenging nature and advising against involvement.
So goodbye baby I'm gonna set you free
Announcing the end of a relationship; choosing to let the partner go.
Whoa if you wanna be happy honey don't you mess around with me
Advising that happiness is achievable by avoiding involvement with her.
I said if you wanna be happy don't you mess around with me, no
Reiterating the warning against engaging with her to maintain happiness.
'Cause I'll empty your pockets and fill you with misery
Emphasizing the potential financial and emotional consequences of being associated with her.
Yeah yeah oh I'm evil
Affirming her self-awareness of having a rebellious or challenging nature.
Oh if you wanna be happy don't you hang out with me, no more
Repeating the advice to avoid being around her for the sake of happiness.
I said if you wanna be happy, honey, don't you hang out with me
Restating the warning against hanging out with her for one's own well-being.
You'd better not
Emphasizing the importance of heeding the advice given to avoid negative consequences.
'Cause I'll empty your pockets and I'll set you free
Reiterating the potential financial consequences of associating with her and declaring freedom.
And I'm so proud that's how I am!
Expressing pride in her assertive and independent nature.
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