Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Love's Struggle: A Tale of Heartache in Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Lyrics
Well, laudy, laudy, laudy, Miss Claudy
Expressing surprise or exclamation, addressing Miss Claudy.
Well, you sure look good to me
Complimenting Miss Claudy's appearance.
Believe me this time, baby
Requesting belief or trust, indicating a serious tone.
You know I can't be free
Conveying a sense of being constrained or not having freedom.
I done give all my money
Stating that the speaker has given all their money.
But you just don't treat me right
Expressing dissatisfaction with how Miss Claudy treats the speaker.
You like to ball every morning
Describing Miss Claudy's habit of socializing or engaging in activities in the morning.
Don't come home till late at night
Highlighting Miss Claudy's late return home, suggesting a potential neglect or lack of attention.
I'm gonna tell, tell my mama
Announcing the speaker's intention to inform their mother about Miss Claudy's actions.
What you been doing to me
Explaining the negative impact of Miss Claudy's behavior on the speaker.
Believe me this time, baby i'm in misery
Reiterating the speaker's current state of misery due to the situation.
Well, laudy, laudy, laudy, Miss Claudy
Repeating the exclamation or surprise, addressing Miss Claudy again.
Well, you sure look good to me
Reaffirming the compliment on Miss Claudy's appearance.
Believe me this time, baby
Reiterating the plea for belief or trust, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
You know I can't be free
Restating the sense of constraint or lack of freedom.
I said bye, bye, bye, baby
Saying goodbye to Miss Claudy, implying the end of the relationship.
You won't see me no more bye, little darling
Affirming the finality of the departure, emphasizing that the speaker won't be seen again.
Down the road I'll go down the road I'll go
Indicating the speaker's journey down the road, symbolizing moving on from the past.
Down the road I'll go
Repeating the idea of moving forward and leaving the past behind.
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