Wolf Call
Captivated by the Sweet Shimmy: Decoding Elvis Presley's Wolf Call
Lyrics
Flip, flop with kay-eye
Expressing excitement or admiration ("kay-eye" possibly referencing the eyes)
What a cutie pie I see
Referring to someone attractive ("cutie pie")
Oops, shoopa, doo-wah
Exclamation or nonsensical phrase used for effect
Lips of honey that's for me
Expressing desire for someone with sweet, appealing lips
Shim, sham, shimmy
Using a playful dance-related phrase
I might forget you, baby; there's no doubt
Expressing the possibility of forgetting the person being addressed
I saw you standing 'gainst the wall
Observing the person standing against a wall
I whistled and I gave my all
Whistling and putting effort into gaining attention or admiration
Now don't tell me you don't fall
Challenging the person's denial of attraction or interest
For that wolf call
Emphasizing the impact of a particular call or action ("wolf call")
Just a little kiss'll put me in a whirl
Implies that a kiss from the person being addressed has a strong effect
I'll never whistle, dearie, at another girl
Expressing loyalty or commitment to the person, promising not to show interest in others
You love me well, we'll have a ball
Suggesting a fun time together if the affection is reciprocated
Why do you try to stall?
Questioning why there's hesitation or delay in responding to affection
Now don't tell me you don't fall
Reiterating the impact of a specific type of call or attention ("wolf call")
For that wolf call
Repetition for emphasis on the effect of the mentioned call
For that wolf call
Further emphasis on the effect of the "wolf call"
For that wolf call
Reiteration of the impact and significance of the "wolf call"
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