I Only Meant to Wet My Feet-The Whispers(Cover)

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Artist: The Whispers Release Year: 1972 Album: Love Story (1972) Writers: Don Daniels & Terri McFaddin Label: Janus Records (7" vinyl single) Genre: Soul / R&B

The song describes someone who only intended to “test the waters” of a new romance but ended up falling deeply in love. It uses metaphors of water, depth, and surrender to express emotional vulnerability and unexpected attachment.