Tell Me Mama, Tell Me Right
Mysteries Unraveled: Jackie Greene's Soulful Quest for Answers
Lyrics
Tell me mama, tell me right
Expressing a need for information from the speaker's mother.
Where did you sleep last night?
Asking about the mother's whereabouts during the previous night.
You got to tell me baby or I’m gonna loose my mind
Emphasizing the importance of the mother's response to avoid mental distress.
Tell me baby, tell me right
Seeking information about who ignites passion or interest in the mother during the night.
Who lights your fire at night?
Asking directly about the person responsible for the mother's excitement during the night.
You got to tell me baby, or I’m gonna loose my mind
Highlighting the significance of the mother's disclosure to prevent emotional turmoil.
Tell me baby, what I wanna know,
Expressing a desire for essential information from the baby.
Or you ain’t gonna see me no more
Warning that a lack of disclosure will lead to the speaker's absence.
You got to tell me baby, where I fit in
Insisting on understanding the speaker's place or role in the baby's life.
Take a look at what your cat dragged in…
Using a metaphor, urging the baby to assess the speaker's worth or value.
Tell me mama, tell me right
Reiterating the need for truthful information from the speaker's mother.
Where did you sleep last night
Repeatedly inquiring about the mother's sleeping arrangements the previous night.
You got to tell me baby, or I’m gonna loose my mind
Stressing the importance of the baby's response to avoid mental distress.
Tell me baby, tell me yes
Asking for confirmation or affirmation from the baby.
What you got underneath your dress?
Seeking information about what the baby is hiding beneath their clothing.
You got to tell me baby, or I’m gonna loose my mind
Emphasizing the necessity of the baby's disclosure to prevent mental distress.
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