Work My Way Up Steady
Rising from Rags to Love: Fats Domino's Journey of Determination
Lyrics
Well here I am walkin' on the street
Expressing the current location and situation of the speaker.
With my bottomless shoes
Describing worn-out or poor-quality shoes.
I got patches on my pants
Indicating the speaker's impoverished state with patched pants.
And I'm lookin' like a raggedy foo
Comparing the speaker's appearance to that of a raggedy fool.
But I filled up my application
Stating the submission of a job application.
I'm goin' to school for some information
Expressing the intent to pursue education for self-improvement.
I'm gonna work my way up steady Honey
Declaring the determination to progress steadily.
Work my way up steady Darlin'
Reiterating the commitment to steady advancement with endearing terms.
Work my way up steady to your heart
Affirming the goal of reaching the listener's heart through perseverance.
Well I see what I want
Expressing desire for a particular person.
And Baby what I want is you
Affirming the person as the speaker's desired goal.
It might take a little time
Acknowledging that achieving the goal may take time.
But Baby I'm a-comin' through
Asserting the speaker's determination to overcome obstacles.
And I don't care what the people say
Expressing indifference to others' opinions about the pursuit of love.
I'm gonna win your love someday
Declaring confidence in winning the person's love eventually.
I'm gonna work my way up steady Honey
Reaffirming the commitment to gradual progress with endearing terms.
Work my way up steady, Darlin'
Emphasizing the steady approach to winning the person's heart.
Work my way up steady to your heart
Restating the goal of reaching the listener's heart through persistence.
Well diamond rings and pearls is what you need
Describing traditional symbols of wealth and commitment.
Well and I'm gonna see that you get
Committing to fulfilling the listener's desires and needs.
Just what make you pleased
Indicating the speaker's disregard for others' opinions about unpaid efforts.
I don't care what the people say
Reiterating the dedication to working for the listener without concern for criticism.
That I'm workin' for you all day without pay
Affirming the commitment to steady progress with endearing terms.
I'm gonna work my way up steady Honey
Reiterating the determination to work steadily for the listener's affection.
Work my way up steady Darlin'
Repeating the commitment to steady advancement with endearing terms.
Work my way up steady to your heart
Affirming the goal of reaching the listener's heart through perseverance.
Well here I am walkin' on the street
Repetition of lines 1-3, possibly for emphasis or continuity.
With my bottomless shoes
Repetition of line 2.
I got patches on my pants
Repetition of line 3.
And I'm lookin' like a raggedy fool
Repetition of line 4.
But I filled up my application
Repetition of lines 5-6.
I'm goin' to school for some information
Repetition of line 6.
I'm gonna work my way up steady Honey
Repetition of lines 7-9.
Work my way up steady Darlin'
Repetition of lines 7-9 with endearing terms.
Work my way up steady to your heart
Repetition of lines 7-9 with emphasis on steady progress.
I'm gonna work my way up steady Honey
Reiteration of commitment to steady progress with endearing terms.
Work my way up steady Darlin'
Repeating the commitment with reversed endearing terms.
Work my way up steady to your heart
Repetition of lines 7-9 with emphasis on reaching the heart.
I'm gonna work my way up steady Darlin'
Repeating the commitment with reversed endearing terms.
Work my way up steady Honey
Final repetition of the commitment with endearing terms.
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