Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Yearning and Heartache: Unraveling the Tale in Fats Domino's 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy'
Lyrics
When I lawdy lawdy lawdy Miss Clawdy
Expressing surprise or admiration for Miss Clawdy
Girl you sure look good to me
Complimenting Miss Clawdy's appearance
You got me reelin' and a-rockin'
Feeling dizzy and excited
But I can't believe it's me
Expressing disbelief at the situation
You know I give you all my money
Conveying dedication by giving money
Girl but she just won't treat me right
Feeling mistreated despite generosity
You like to ball in the morning
Describing Miss Clawdy's preference for morning activities
Come home late at night
Highlighting Miss Clawdy's late-night habits
But I'm gonna tell tell my mama
Intending to inform one's mother about the situation
Lawdy what you've been doin' to me
Expressing the impact of Miss Clawdy's actions
You got me reelin' and a-rockin'
Reiterating the feeling of being dizzy and excited
Just like a willow tree
Comparing the reeling sensation to a willow tree's movements
When I lawdy lawdy lawdy Miss Clawdy
Repeating admiration for Miss Clawdy's appearance
Girl you sure look good to me
Reiterating the compliment on Miss Clawdy's looks
You got me reelin' and a-rockin'
Reiterating the feeling of being dizzy and excited
But I can't believe it's me
Expressing disbelief at the situation (repeated)
You know I give you all my money
Reiterating the dedication through financial support
Girl but she just won't treat me right
Reiterating the feeling of mistreatment despite generosity
You like to ball in the morning
Reiterating Miss Clawdy's preference for morning activities
Come home late at night
Reiterating Miss Clawdy's late-night habits
But I'm gonna tell tell my mama
Repeating the intention to inform one's mother
Lawdy what you've been doin' to me
Reiterating the impact of Miss Clawdy's actions
You got me reelin' and a-rockin'
Reiterating the feeling of being dizzy and excited
Just like a willow tree
Repeating the comparison of reeling to a willow tree
Well now Bye Bye-bye Baby
Bidding farewell to Miss Clawdy
Girl you sure look good to me
Reiterating the compliment on Miss Clawdy's looks
But I'm tired of reelin' and a-rockin'
Expressing fatigue from the reeling and rocking
Just like a willow tree
Repeating the comparison of reeling to a willow tree
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