Leave Your Hat On
Unveiling Passion: Etta James' Seductive Call in 'Leave Your Hat On'
Lyrics
Baby, take off your coat (real slow)
Asking the partner to slowly remove their coat, possibly setting a sensual tone.
Baby, take off your shoes (here, I'll take your shoes)
Requesting the partner to take off their shoes while offering assistance.
Baby, take off your dress
Inviting the partner to undress, emphasizing intimacy.
Yes, yes, yes
Expressing enthusiasm and approval for the partner's actions.
You can leave your hat on
Repetition emphasizing that the partner can leave their hat on, implying they're otherwise undressed.
You can leave your hat on
-You can leave your hat on
-Go on over there and turn on the light, no, all the lights
Instructing to turn on all lights for better visibility or setting a stage for a show-like scenario.
Now come back here and stand on this chair, that's right
Directing the partner to stand on a chair, possibly for a better view or to command attention.
Raise your arms up in to the air, shake 'em
Encouraging the partner to raise their arms, perhaps for a provocative or playful display.
You give me a reason to live
Repeatedly expressing how the partner gives meaning or purpose to life.
You give me a reason to live
-You give me a reason to live
-Suspicious minds are talking
Referring to outside influences or rumors trying to create doubts or suspicion.
Trying to tear us apart
Suggesting attempts to create conflict or separate the couple.
They say that my love is wrong
Quoting criticism about the relationship being perceived as inappropriate by others.
They don't know what love is
Asserting that the critics lack an understanding of true love.
They don't know what love is
-They don't know what love is
-They don't know what love is
-I know what love is
Claiming personal understanding and recognition of genuine love despite external judgment.
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