Don't You Know
Seductive Serenade: Unveiling the Passion in Ray Charles' 'Don't You Know'
Lyrics
Woo, well, don't you know, baby?
Expressing surprise or emphasis, urging the listener's attention.
Child, don't you know, baby?
Reiterating the urgency or importance of the message to the listener.
Oww, don't you know, baby?
Adding an exclamation, emphasizing the speaker's feelings.
Little girl, little girl, don't you know?
Addressing a young woman and questioning her awareness or understanding.
Please, listen to me, baby
Requesting the listener's attention and willingness to hear the speaker out.
Girl, I'm in love with you so
Expressing deep affection and love towards the addressed girl.
Turn your lamp down low
Advising the girl to lower the intensity of her emotions or desires.
I said, turn your lamp down low
Repeating the advice to reduce emotional intensity, possibly for a calmer interaction.
Woo, turn it down
Emphasizing the plea for emotional moderation.
Please, turn your lamp down low
Reiterating the request for the girl to control her emotions.
Come on, baby
Encouraging the girl to comply with the advice.
Girl, I'm in love with you so
Reaffirming the speaker's deep love and emotional connection with the girl.
Now I know I've been away
Acknowledging a prolonged absence and addressing the impact on the speaker's thoughts.
For such a long time
Stating the duration of the absence, highlighting the significance of time.
But now, baby
Expressing the speaker's inability to forget about the girl.
I can't get you off of my mind
Conveying the persistent presence of the girl in the speaker's thoughts.
So, come on, please, baby, come on
Urging the girl to approach the speaker.
Come on, come on
Repeating the plea for the girl to come closer.
Love your daddy all night long
Expressing a desire for intimate and extended time together.
Now if you love me
Positing a conditional statement about mutual love.
Like I love you
Comparing the intensity of the listener's love to the speaker's.
We can do all the things that we
Suggesting the possibility of rekindling past activities.
Used to do
Reflecting on shared experiences and the potential to relive them.
So, come on, oww, baby, come on
Encouraging the girl to approach the speaker enthusiastically.
Please, baby, come on
Repeating the request for the girl to come closer.
Love your daddy all night long
Restating the desire for extended intimate time together.
Say, have you heard, baby
Introducing the speaker's presence in town, creating a sense of excitement.
Ray Charles is in town
Promoting the idea of engaging in enjoyable activities until late at night.
Let's mess around till the midnight hour
Suggesting a playful and flirtatious atmosphere with the mention of Ray Charles.
See what he's puttin' down
Encouraging the listener to see what kind of music or mood Ray Charles is setting.
Come on
Repeating the call for the girl to come closer with a playful tone.
Please, baby, come on, child
Emphasizing the urgency and eagerness for the girl to approach.
Oh, Lord, baby
Expressing a sense of longing or anticipation for the girl.
Come on, all night long
Reiterating the desire for extended closeness throughout the night.
Turn your lamp down low
Returning to the advice to lower emotional intensity for a more enjoyable experience.
'Cause I love you so
Linking the request to reduce emotional intensity with the speaker's deep love.
Baby, please, come on
Pleading for the girl to come closer, emphasizing the urgency.
Love your daddy all night long
Reiterating the desire for extended intimacy throughout the night.
You hear me talkin', baby
Asserting the importance of the message and ensuring the girl is listening.
Baby, please, come on
Restating the urgent plea for the girl to approach.
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