Mary Ann
Soulful Desires: Ray Charles' Ode to Mary Ann's Allure
Lyrics
Well now, oh Mary Ann
Expression of admiration and acknowledgment of Mary Ann's presence.
Well you sure look fine
Complimenting Mary Ann on her attractive appearance.
Well, oh oh now
Expressing excitement or anticipation.
I could love you all the time
Expressing a desire to love Mary Ann consistently.
Well, now oh Mary Ann
Reiteration of admiration towards Mary Ann.
I said baby, don't ya know
Expressing a plea or request to Mary Ann.
Well now, oh oh baby
Reiteration of expressing excitement or anticipation.
Don't ya know
Repeating the request to Mary Ann with emphasis.
Don't ya know baby
Affirming the love for Mary Ann.
That I love you so
Expressing deep affection and love for Mary Ann.
Oh well oh oh
Repetition for emphasis and building anticipation.
I'm gonna talk about it, hmmm...
Indication of the speaker's intention to discuss something.
Easy! Oooh...
An exclamation, possibly indicating enthusiasm or excitement.
Oooh, Mary Ann
Calling out to Mary Ann, continuing the focus on her.
Can I take you home tonight
Expressing a desire to escort Mary Ann home.
Oh baby, yeah, yeah
Affirming the desire to take Mary Ann home tonight.
Can I take you home tonight
Reiterating the desire to take Mary Ann home.
If you let me baby
Conditional statement, suggesting positive outcomes if Mary Ann agrees.
I'll make everything alright
Promising to make everything right if Mary Ann agrees to go home.
Oh well oh oh
Repetition for emphasis, possibly indicating heightened emotions.
I've got a feeling.
Expressing a strong feeling or intuition.
Hmmm...
A vocalization, possibly conveying emotion or anticipation.
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