Ooh! My Soul – Beatles, The


Ooh! My soul

Well baby baby baby baby

Don’t you know my love is true?

Honey honey honey honey

Said get off of that money

Love love love love

Ooh! My soul

Well gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme

Gimme all the love you got

Baby baby baby baby

Don’t you know I want a lot

Love love love love

Ooh! My soul

Well baby baby baby baby

Don’t you know my love is true?

I said honey honey honey honey

Get off of that money

Love love love love

Ooh! My soul

Woah!

Ah!

Well baby baby baby baby

Don’t you know my love is true?

Honey honey honey honey

I said get off get off of that money

Love love love love

Ooh! My soul

Joyful Longing and Playful Energy

“Ooh! My Soul” by The Beatles bursts with infectious energy and playful desire. The lyrics are driven by repeated calls to “baby” and “honey,” highlighting a sense of urgency and heartfelt affection. The song’s message revolves around love’s authenticity, contrasting genuine emotion with material concerns. The line “get off of that money” suggests a plea to prioritize love over material wealth, reinforcing the song’s raw and sincere tone. The repetitive structure, paired with exclamations like “Ooh! My soul,” adds to the song’s exuberant, almost frantic spirit, inviting listeners to feel the intensity of longing and devotion.

Song Credits

Artist: The Beatles
Songwriters: Richard Penniman (Little Richard)


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