Smooth Operator
Seductively Smooth: Love's Rhythmic Desires
Lyrics
Cha, cha, cha, cha
Repetitive sounds (cha, cha, cha, cha) creating a rhythmic and upbeat atmosphere.
Cha, cha, cha, cha
-Cha, cha, cha, cha
-You're a smooth operator
Describing someone as a smooth operator and a cool sweet potato, suggesting charm and likability.
(Uh huh)
-You're a cool sweet potato
-(Oh yeah)
-Kiss me, baby
Expressing a desire for physical affection—kissing and hugging—without delay or hesitation.
Don't make me wait
-Hug me, honey
-Don't you hesitate
-Take my heart and
Metaphorically giving away the heart and expressing enjoyment of the situation with a rhythmic element (cha, cha, cha, cha).
Don't give it back
-(Cha, cha, cha, cha)
-I like it like that
-You're a smooth operator
Reiterating that the person is a smooth operator and has a captivating presence.
(Uh huh)
-You're a gone alligator
-(Oh yeah)
-Ooh, tell me, baby
Asking the person what they are going to do and expressing longing and anticipation.
Whatcha gonna do?
-You got me sighing
-Got me wishing for you
-But I'm here to tell you
Asserting a natural fact while expressing satisfaction with the situation and rhythmic enjoyment.
One natural fact
-(Cha, cha, cha, cha)
-I like it like that
-You've got me yearning
Describing intense feelings of yearning and burning desire that set the heart and soul on fire.
Burning with desire
-You set my heart
-And soul on fire
-You drive me wild
Expressing the effect of the person's actions, driving wild emotions and shouting, with a playful reference to "Mister Percy."
You make me shout
-Have mercy, Mister Percy
-Now cut that out
-You're a smooth operator
Reaffirming the person as a smooth operator and metaphorically stating their exceptional qualities.
(Uh huh)
-Woo, you're the end
-Of butter greater
-(Oh yeah)
-When you kiss me, baby
Highlighting the physical impact of a kiss, expressing joy in being the person's girl.
My toenails curl
-And I'm so glad
-Just to be your girl
-I'd be happy
Expressing happiness in a simple setting and reiterating the enjoyment with rhythmic sounds (cha, cha, cha, cha).
In a one room shack
-(Cha, cha, cha, cha)
-Mm, I like it like that (cha, cha, cha, cha)
-I like it like that
Repeating the statement of liking the situation and expressing enthusiasm.
Cha, cha, cha, cha
-I like it, I like it
-I like it
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