Shama Lama Ding Dong
Otis Redding Lyrics
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I'd never, never, never find me a girl who'd love me
The way that u do
Cuz you're
Shama lama huh
In the rama lama ding dong
Baby huh
Ooh my my (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Back into my smile child
Hey! hey
That is why, that is why
You are my shooby dooby doo
You put the shama lama, ding dong
Hey ! hey
You put the ooh my my (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Back into my smile child
That is why, that is why
You are my shooby dooby doo
And I love, this love we share
It's stronger then the other
No one else can compare
Stronger then the highest mountain and the deepest sea
Hey!
You put the shama lama, baby
In the rama lama ding dong
Hey ! hey
Baby, u put the ooh my my (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Back into my smile child
Hey! hey
That is why, that is why
You are my shooby dooby doo
Shama lama, in the rama lama
Ding dong, baby
You put the ooh my my (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Back into my smile child
That is why, that is why
You are my shooby dooby doo
Overall Meaning
The lyrics of Otis Redding's "Shama Lama Ding Dong" describe a love so strong that the singer would never find anything like it in the whole wide world. This love is so special that it has put the "ooh my my (oh, oh, oh, oh)" back into the singer's smile. The chorus repeats the phrase "Shama Lama Ding Dong" several times, which serves as a joyful celebration of the love and the person who brings it into the singer's life.
The lyrics also describe the power of this love, which is stronger than anything else in the world, including the highest mountain and the deepest sea. The singer compares this love to others and concludes that it is stronger than any of them. The phrase "shooby dooby doo" is used to describe this special love and the person who brings it into the singer's life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shama Lama Ding Dong" celebrate the joy and power of love and the way it can transform a person's life. The chorus serves as a catchy and joyful celebration of the love and the person who inspires it.
Line by Line Meaning
If I searched this whole wide world
Even if I looked everywhere, I couldn't find someone who loves me like you do.
I'd never, never, never find me a girl who'd love me
No girl could ever love me the way that you do.
The way that u do
The way you love me is special and unique.
Cuz you're
Because you are the one for me.
Shama lama huh
An expression of delight or excitement.
In the rama lama ding dong
A nonsensical phrase that emphasizes the joy of the moment.
Baby huh
A term of endearment.
You put the
You are responsible for bringing back.
Ooh my my (oh, oh, oh, oh)
A joyful exclamation.
Back into my smile child
You have made me happy again.
Hey! hey
An expression of excitement or encouragement.
That is why, that is why
This is the reason why.
You are my shooby dooby doo
You are my special someone.
And I love, this love we share
I love the love that we have for each other.
It's stronger then the other
Our love is stronger than any other.
No one else can compare
No one else can love me like you do.
Stronger then the highest mountain and the deepest sea
Our love is the strongest force in the world.
You put the shama lama, ding dong
You bring joy and happiness into my life.
Baby, u put the ooh my my (oh, oh, oh, oh)
You make me really happy.
Hey! hey
An expression of excitement or encouragement.
That is why, that is why
This is the reason why.
You are my shooby dooby doo
You are my special someone.
Shama lama, in the rama lama
An expression of joy and delight.
Ding dong, baby
A nonsensical phrase that emphasizes the joy of the moment.
That is why, that is why
This is the reason why.
You are my shooby dooby doo
You are my special someone.
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