Beauty Parlor
Elegance Unveiled: Sonny Boy Williamson's Beauty Parlor Tale
Lyrics
Miss Dolly Mae, Miss Dolly Mae
Expressing a desire to interact with Miss Dolly Mae.
I want you to fix my baby's hair for me
Requesting Miss Dolly Mae to style the speaker's baby's hair.
Miss Dolly Mae, Miss Dolly Mae
Repetition of the request to fix the baby's hair.
I want you to fix my baby's hair for me
Reiterating the desire for Miss Dolly Mae to style the baby's hair.
An I want you to give her one, don't cope wit' no curl
Asking for a specific hairstyle without tight curls, lasting two or three weeks.
That would last her about two or three week
Emphasizing the desired longevity of the hairstyle.
I want you to curl it in the top
Specifying the desired curling style for the baby's hair.
And have those curls hangin' down
Desiring curls to hang down from the top.
I want you curl in the front
Requesting curls in the front.
And have those curls hangin' down
Desiring front curls to hang down.
I know my baby's goin' to be lookin' good
Expressing confidence that the baby will look good after styling.
Lord, when I drive back in her town
Anticipating the positive reaction when returning to the baby's town.
Now Miss Dolly Mae, can curl hair
Acknowledging Miss Dolly Mae's skill in curling hair.
Better than anyone in her town
Highlighting Miss Dolly Mae's superior hair-curling abilities.
Miss Dolly Mae can curl hair
Reiteration of Miss Dolly Mae's expertise in hair curling.
Better than anyone in her town
Reaffirming that Miss Dolly Mae is the best in her town.
Now she have peoples comin' from Memphis
Noting people coming from distant places to avail Miss Dolly Mae's services.
And other long distance towns around
Describing the wide recognition of Miss Dolly Mae's skills.
Miss Dolly Mae, now please don't forget
Reminding Miss Dolly Mae to follow specific instructions.
I want ya to do just what I say
Reiterating the importance of following the speaker's instructions.
Miss Dolly Mae, please don't forget
Repeating the plea for adherence to instructions.
I want ya to do just what I say
Emphasizing the importance of compliance with the speaker's requests.
Now, that I may get you to fix my baby's hair
Expressing a desire for frequent hair styling by Miss Dolly Mae.
Miss Dolly Mae, very near ev'ryday
Stating the frequency of the desired hair styling.
Fare you well
Bidding farewell to Miss Dolly Mae.
If I never see you any more
Expressing uncertainty about seeing Miss Dolly Mae again.
Fare you well
Repeating the farewell sentiment.
If I never see you any more
Reiterating uncertainty about future encounters.
Well now, even some sayin' about Miss Dolly Mae
Mentioning rumors or comments about Miss Dolly Mae, possibly in Chicago.
Way up here in Chicago
Stating that these comments are heard even in Chicago.
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