Lyrics
Well, that's all right, mama
Expressing approval or acceptance of a situation, addressing "mama."
That's all right for you
Acknowledging that it's acceptable or alright for the listener.
That's all right mama, just anyway you do
Reiterating that it's okay, regardless of how the listener acts.
Well, that's all right, that's all right
Emphasizing that everything is fine and acceptable.
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
Confirming that it's alright, no matter how "mama" behaves.
Well mama, she done told me
Referring to information received from "mama," possibly advice or guidance.
Papa done told me too
Acknowledging advice from "papa" about a girl the speaker is involved with.
Son, that girl you're fooling with
Quoting the father's warning about the girl being unsuitable for the speaker.
She ain't no good for you
Stating that the girl is not a good match, according to parental advice.
But, that's all right, that's all right
Reiterating that despite warnings, it's still acceptable or alright.
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
Affirming that the acceptance remains regardless of the girl's actions.
I'm leaving town, baby
Announcing the speaker's intention to leave the town.
I'm leaving town for sure
Reiterating the decision to leave town definitively.
Well, then you won't be bothered with
Explaining that leaving town will eliminate the speaker's presence around the girl's door.
Me hanging around your door
Indicating that the listener won't be bothered by the speaker anymore.
But that's all right, that's all right
Despite leaving, emphasizing that everything is still alright.
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
Reiterating acceptance regardless of the speaker's departure.
Ah da da dee dee dee dee
Non-lyrical vocalization, possibly expressing emotion or emphasis.
Dee dee dee dee, dee dee dee dee
Continuation of non-lyrical vocalization for emotional effect.
I need your lovin'
Expressing a need for love or affection.
That's all right
Reiterating that needing love is acceptable or alright.
That's all right now mama, anyway you do
Affirming acceptance of the listener, regardless of actions related to love.
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