That's All Right Mama
Freedom in Love's Choices
Lyrics
Well, that's all right, mama
Expressing acceptance or approval of a situation, addressing the mother figure.
That's all right with you
Affirming that the situation is acceptable or satisfactory for the listener.
That's all right, mama, just anyway you do
Reiterating that the mother's actions or behavior are acceptable regardless of how they are done.
Well, that's all right, that's all right
Confirming the acceptability of the situation or actions mentioned previously.
That's all right now, mama, anyway you do
Reaffirming that the situation is acceptable no matter the approach taken by the mother.
Well, Mama, she done told me
Stating that the speaker's mother has given advice or guidance.
Papa done told me too
Highlighting that the father figure has also given counsel or instruction.
Son, that gal your foolin' with
Advising the son about the unsuitability of his romantic partner.
She ain't no good for you
Asserting that the person the son is involved with is not a suitable match.
But that's all right, that's all right
Reaffirming acceptance despite the warnings given about the romantic partner.
That's all right now, mama, anyway you do
Emphasizing that the acceptability of the situation remains, regardless of the mother's actions.
I'm leaving town, baby
Declaring the intention to depart from the current location, possibly due to relationship issues.
I'm leaving town for sure
Reiterating the decision to leave the town without uncertainty.
Well, then you won't be bothered
Assuring that the addressee won't face any inconvenience from the speaker's presence.
With me hanging 'round your door
Implying that the addressee will no longer have the speaker seeking attention or proximity.
Well, that's all right, that's all right
Confirming the continued acceptance of the situation, despite the decision to leave.
That's all right now, mama, anyway you do
Reaffirming that the situation's acceptability remains unchanged despite departing.
Ah da-da dee dee dee-dee
Non-lexical vocalizations, possibly representing musical elements or improvisation.
Dee dee dee-dee, dee dee dee-dee
Continuation of non-lexical vocalizations or musical elements in the song.
I need your lovin', that's all right
Expressing a need for affection or love from the mother figure.
That's all right now, mama, anyway you do
Reasserting the acceptance of the situation, regardless of the actions or decisions of the mother.
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