Well I Never
Unveiling Passion: Whitesnake's 'Well I Never' Journey of Love
Lyrics
Well I Never
Expression of surprise or disbelief.
CoverdaleHoekstra
Reference to the band members, Coverdale and Hoekstra.
Well, I never,
Reiteration of surprise or disbelief.
I never, ever
Emphasizes the ongoing sense of surprise or disbelief.
Well, I never,
Continued expression of surprise.
I've never known a girl like you
Acknowledgment of a unique girl or woman being addressed.
Thro' the misty morning I ride,
Describes the journey through a misty morning to reach the girl.
Just to get home to you, Baby
Expresses the motivation for the journey, emphasizing the desire to return home to the girl.
My body's weak & I'm so tired,
Conveys physical and emotional fatigue, highlighting the need for the girl's presence.
I need to feel you next to me, Baby
Expresses the longing to be close to the girl for emotional support.
Then I see your face
Recognition and appreciation of the girl's face.
Well, I never,
Reiteration of surprise or disbelief.
I never, ever
Continued expression of ongoing surprise.
Well, I never,
Reiteration of surprise, emphasizing the uniqueness of the girl.
I've never known a girl, like you
Acknowledgment of the exceptional nature of the girl being addressed.
It seems so long, since I've been with you,
Expresses the passage of a considerable time since being with the girl, suggesting a sense of yearning.
Long distance love fuels my desire
Attributes intense desire to a long-distance relationship.
Come let me hold you in my arms, Baby,
Invitation for physical closeness, using the metaphor of holding by the fire.
Lay with me beside the fire
Desire for intimate connection and warmth with the girl.
Then I see your face
Reiteration of recognizing and being captivated by the girl's face.
Well, I never,
Reiteration of surprise or disbelief.
I never, ever
Emphasizes the ongoing sense of surprise or disbelief.
Well, I never,
Continued expression of surprise, highlighting the exceptional nature of the girl.
I've never known a girl like you
Acknowledgment of the uniqueness of the girl being addressed.
Well, I never,
Reiteration of surprise or disbelief.
I never, ever
Emphasizes the ongoing sense of surprise or disbelief.
Well, I never,
Continued expression of surprise, underlining the exceptional nature of the girl.
I've never known a girl like you
Acknowledgment of the unique and exceptional qualities of the girl being addressed.
Reb - 2nd part of main solo (slide)
Instrumental reference to specific parts of the musical composition.
Joel - 1st part of main solo
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