Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: piano
Song Meaning of “What’d I Say – Live At The Star-Club, Hamburg, Germany/1964” by Jerry Lee Lewis
This live recording of Jerry Lee Lewis’ iconic song “What’d I Say” is a raucous high-energy track that captures the wild energy of a live show, with its clapping and screaming audience. At its core, the song is about a man’s inability to contain his passion and delight in his partner’s affections. He headily sings “What’d I say? When I said it, you loved me/ You said you love me, too”, indicating that his joy was so overwhelming, he could barely comprehend it. His voice is full of fervor and excitement, as he manages to contain it no longer and proclaims his love. His words and wild energy of this track urge one to approach life with a burst of enthusiasm, urging us to take chances and live life to the fullest. The live recording of “What’d I Say” serves as a reminder to take advantage of moments of joy, proclaiming love and appreciation even when it’s hard to find the words.