Swingin’ On A String Otis Redding

"Swingin’ On A String" by Otis Redding, released in 1966, is a #Soul track that explores themes of love and longing, expressing the emotional highs and lows of romantic relationships. The song features Redding's powerful vocals and dynamic instrumentation, blending heartfelt melodies with a rich brass section. Its soulful sound has influenced many artists and remains a classic in R&B history.

You got my knees a'shakin'
You got my head a'ragin'
You got me doin that thing
That I don't wanna do now

You got me reelin', lockin'
You got my fingers poppin'
You got my mind messed up
I don't know what to do now

You've got me in a world that I'm not used to honey
It's such a crazy world
You got me lovin' you babe
You got me hesitatin'
You got me startin', waitin'
You got my mind messed up
I don't know what to do now

Swingin' on a string, that's where I don't want to be
But I can't help it
Babe you gotta stop me from a'swingin'
Help me, all right, yes you do

Ha, you got my head a'achin'
You got my legs a'shakin'
You got me doin' the thing that I don't wanna do now
You got my note wide open
You got indexes talkin'

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