Lyrics
Susie oh Susie come on & let me in
Susie, the singer is requesting entry and connection with Susie.
There's love in the air, love on my
Love is present in the atmosphere and in the singer's thoughts.
Mind, love in the pores of my skin.
The sensation of love is deeply ingrained in the singer's being.
Worked real hard all week long
The singer worked hard throughout the week.
Kept on sigin' the same damn song
Continuation of singing the same song, possibly expressing monotony.
One for the money two for the show
A reference to performance and getting ready for the weekend.
Paid on Friday and I'm ready to go
The singer got paid on Friday and is eager to enjoy the weekend.
And if I'm wrong or if I'm right
The singer expresses indifference about being right or wrong.
I don't give a damn tonight
The singer doesn't care about consequences tonight.
You bring out the worst in me
Susie brings out the negative aspects in the singer.
It might be bad, but it sure feels good to me.
Despite the potential negativity, the singer finds pleasure in the situation.
You think I'm outrageous
Others perceive the singer as unconventional or extreme.
You think I'm insane
People consider the singer's actions as irrational.
But everthing I'm doin' tonight
Everything the singer does is passionately linked to Susie.
I'm doin' it screamin' your name
The singer is loudly expressing Susie's name during their actions.
Susie oh Susie open up the door
The singer urges Susie to open the door for further interaction.
We won't be able to walk tomorrow
Anticipation of physical exhaustion from their activities.
So we might as well do it some more
Despite potential consequences, the singer wants to continue their actions.
And if I'm wrong or if I'm right
The singer remains indifferent to being right or wrong.
I don't give a damn tonight
Similar to line 9, the singer doesn't care about consequences tonight.
You bring out the worst in me
Susie brings out negative qualities in the singer.
It might be bad but it sure feels
Despite potential negativity, the singer finds pleasure in the situation.
Good to me
Reiteration of finding pleasure in a possibly problematic situation.
If I'm wrong or if I'm right
The singer remains indifferent to being right or wrong.
I don't give a damn tonight
Similar to lines 9 and 20, the singer doesn't care about consequences tonight.
You bring out the beast in me
Susie brings out a more primal or aggressive side in the singer.
It might be dirty and it might be bad
Acknowledging that the actions might be perceived as dirty or bad.
But it sure feels sure feels sure
Repetition emphasizing that, despite potential negativity, it feels good to the singer.
Feels good to me
Final confirmation of the singer's satisfaction despite potential societal judgment.
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