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Oh Sheila Lyrics

by Ready for the World

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Oh Sheila Lyrics

Like they always say What's good for the geese Is always good for the gander Oh, Sheila (Oh, Oh) Oh, Baby Love me right Let me love you till we get it right, Hmm Can't you let the others be 'Cause with you is where I got to be Oh, Sugar Where you been Hangin' out with your male friends (Listen) Somebody's gonna hurt you The way you love to keep hurting me (And we sing) Oh Oh, Sheila Let me love you till the morning comes Oh Oh, Sheila You know I want to be the only one Oh, Baby Understand That I want to be the only man But it seems as though it's getting too hard And I think I'll start to have my own fun Oh, Baby It's plain to see That you're qualified to fufill your needs You think you pulled one over on me Well, Honey Baby, just you wait and see (And we sing) Oh Oh, Sheila Let me love you till the morning comes Oh Oh, Sheila You know I want to be the only one Uh, Baby It's 1-2-3 I love you baby, Honestly Hmm, I want to Di a di da li a di a di da li Oh Oh, Sheila Uh, uh, uh Oh, Sheila Oh Oh, Sheila Uh, uh, uh Oh, Sheila Oh, Baby Love me right Let me love you till we get it right, Hmm Can't you let the others be 'Cause with you is where I got to be Oh, Baby Understand That I want to be the only man You think you pulled one over on me (Well, honey, baby, just you wait and see) (And we sing) Oh Oh, Sheila Let me love you till the morning comes Oh Oh, Sheila You know I want to be the only one Oh Oh, Sheila Let me love you till the morning comes Oh Oh, Sheila You know I want to be the only one (Here we go!) Oh

Meaning of Oh Sheila

“Oh Sheila” is a playfully frustrated anthem about possessiveness and jealousy within a romantic relationship. The Ready for the World band captures the exasperation of a man, “I,” desperately trying to hold onto his love interest, “Sheila,” who seems drawn to other men and their male friendships. He repeatedly pleads for her to understand his desire for exclusivity, repeating phrases like "Let me love you till we get it right" and “You know I want to be the only one.” There’s a sense of underlying annoyance and a feeling that Sheila is deliberately causing him distress with her behavior. The repetitive chorus – “Oh, Oh, Sheila” – emphasizes his persistent plea and perhaps hints at a slightly absurd, almost comical frustration with her choices. Ultimately, the song expresses a vulnerable yearning for connection alongside a strong desire to control and protect that connection, showcasing raw emotions through catchy rhythms and vocal harmonies.

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