She's Lookin' Good
Captivated by Her Charms: Unraveling the Allure in Wilson Pickett's 'She's Lookin' Good'
Lyrics
Huh, looky-here
Expressing surprise or excitement, drawing attention.
You got the kind of lovin'
Referring to the quality of love possessed by the person being addressed.
Make a man lose his mind
Describing the powerful impact of the love, suggesting it's overwhelming.
Got that little somethin'
Not specified, likely referring to a unique and enticing quality.
That makes me know that you're mine, looky-here
Indicating a confirmation of ownership and attraction.
You're lookin' good, you're lookin' so good
Complimenting the physical appearance of the person, emphasizing attractiveness.
All right, you're lookin' good
Affirming the positive appearance previously mentioned.
Just like I knew that you would
Reassuring that the person looks good as anticipated.
All right, looky-here
Reiterating the expression of admiration.
When ya call my name, baby
Suggesting a specific way the person addresses the speaker.
Ya call me mister clean
Referring to the speaker as "mister clean," possibly implying a desirable image.
I'm gonna give you lovin'
Promising to provide a level of love that is extraordinary.
That you ain't never seen, hey
Emphasizing the uniqueness and intensity of the promised love.
You lookin' good, you're lookin' so good, all right
Reiterating the admiration for the person's appearance.
You lookin' good
Affirming the positive perception of the person's looks.
Just like I knew that you would
Reassuring that the person looks as expected.
All right, looky-here
Expressing continued admiration.
When you wear your wigs, baby
Referring to the person's choice of attire and style.
You wear your dresses tight
Emphasizing the tightness of the dresses worn by the person.
You wear your foxy fur, baby
Describing a specific type of fur worn by the person.
When you step out late at night, hey
Highlighting the person's attractiveness when going out at night.
You lookin' good
Reiterating the admiration for the person's looks.
Oh-oh-oh, so good, looky-here
Expressing intense admiration and excitement.
You lookin' good
Reassuring that the person looks as anticipated.
Just like I knew that you would, allright, looky-here
Continued expression of admiration and affirmation.
Mama, get your mojo
Encouraging the mother to harness her magical power.
Papa, get your gun
Encouraging the father to be protective.
I'm gonna steal your daughter
Expressing an intention to win the affection of the person's daughter.
I'm gonna be your son
Stating a commitment to becoming part of the family.
You're lookin' good ha, lookin' so good
Reiterating the admiration for the person's looks.
Looky-here, she lookin' good
Affirming the positive perception of the person's appearance.
Just like I knew that you would, all right, looky-here now
Reassuring that the person looks as expected.
Huh, all right
Expressing satisfaction or agreement.
One thing, ya make me all right, huh, make it all right
Acknowledging the positive impact the person has on the speaker.
Ya make me holler, hey-huh-hey
Describing an intense emotional reaction to the person.
Ya make me feel good, huh, you make me feel good
Acknowledging the positive feelings evoked by the person.
Looky-here, ya all ya make me holler, hey
Reiterating the intense emotional reaction to the person.
All right, hey
Expressing satisfaction or agreement.
Cha-ka-ka-ka-ka, you make it all right
Indicating a rhythmic, joyful expression, possibly emphasizing the positive overall experience.
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