Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Heartache Harmony: Joe Cocker's Tale of Love's Turmoil
Lyrics
Well lawdy, lawdy, lawdy miss clawdy
Expressing surprise or exclamation at the sight of Miss Clawdy.
Girl you sure look good to me
Complimenting Miss Clawdy's appearance.
But please don't excite me baby
Cautioning Miss Clawdy not to arouse excitement.
I know it can't be me
Acknowledging that Miss Clawdy's interest may not be directed towards the speaker.
Well as a girl you want my money
Suggesting Miss Clawdy may be interested in the speaker's money.
Yeah but you just won't treat me right
Expressing dissatisfaction with how Miss Clawdy treats the speaker.
You like to ball every morning
Implies Miss Clawdy engages in revelry every morning.
Don't come home till late at night
Highlighting Miss Clawdy's late nights, possibly neglecting the speaker.
Oh going to tell, tell my mama
Indicating the intention to inform the speaker's mother about Miss Clawdy's actions.
Lord, I swear girl what you been to me
Swearing to the impact Miss Clawdy has had on the speaker.
I'm going to tell everybody that I'm down in misery
Announcing the speaker's state of misery to everyone.
So bye, bye, bye, baby
Bidding farewell to Miss Clawdy.
Girl, I won't be coming no more
Declaring the speaker's decision not to return.
Goodbye little darling down the road I'll go
Saying goodbye to Miss Clawdy and leaving.
So, bye, bye, bye baby
Reiterating the decision not to return to Miss Clawdy.
Girl, I won't be coming no more
Expressing finality in ending the relationship with Miss Clawdy.
Goodbye little darling down the road I'll go
Confirming the departure and moving on.
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