Ladylike
Captivated Hearts: Chaka Khan's Ladylike Unveils a Surprising Love
Lyrics
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Expression of sound or melody without specific meaning.
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Continuation of nonspecific vocalizations, setting a musical tone.
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Repetition of vocalizations, maintaining the musical atmosphere.
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Continued vocalizations, contributing to the song's rhythm and mood.
Oh, my, what a sweet surprise
Expressing pleasant surprise at an unexpected positive occurrence.
I'm so surprised by your heart and your mind
Emphasizing surprise regarding the admirable qualities of the person's heart and mind.
And I spy, somethin' in your eye
Noticing something captivating in the person's eyes.
That makes me secure about you and I
Feeling a sense of security about the relationship based on observations.
(I have searched so far and wide, can't seem to find)
Expressing difficulty in finding someone truly remarkable despite extensive search.
Somebody worth a second glance
Desiring a partner who merits a second look or consideration.
(I'm so sick and tired of boys wastin' my time)
Frustration with previous experiences of boys wasting time; contrasted with the current positive encounter.
And you took my hand
Symbolic gesture of connection - taking the hand.
Ooh, you make me feel like a lady, baby
Expressing a feeling of being treated with respect and dignity, akin to feeling like a lady.
Ooh, I think I'm fallin' in love (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Acknowledging the onset of romantic feelings, possibly love.
Can't forget it, can't forget it, baby
Reaffirmation of the positive experience and its impact.
The way, the way, ooh, so nice
Highlighting the enjoyable and pleasant nature of the encounter.
Had to get you, now that I got you, baby
Expressing the pursuit and acquisition of the person due to their appealing qualities.
Can't, can't, I can't let you go, no, no
Reluctance to let go of the newfound connection.
(I've been waitin' for a man like you)
Anticipation and longing for a partner who loves and treats with respect.
To love and treat me right, yeah
Desire for a loving and respectful relationship.
(Now I know what I'm supposed to do)
Realization of the appropriate course of action in the relationship.
I can't let you go
Commitment to maintaining the connection.
Ooh, you make me feel like a lady, baby, yes, you do
Reiteration of feeling treated like a lady and the positive impact on emotions.
Ooh, I think I'm fallin' in love (In love with you, baby)
Acknowledging the deepening of emotions, potentially falling in love.
Ooh, you make me feel like a lady, baby
Reiteration of feeling treated with respect and dignity.
Ooh, I think I'm fallin' in love (In love with you)
Acknowledging the deepening of emotions, potentially falling in love (repeated).
Fallin' in love with you, yeah, yeah, yeah
Reiteration of falling in love with the person.
I love you, baby, love you, baby
Expressing love and affection for the person.
Love you, baby, I do
Affirmation of love for the person.
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