Cajun Baby
Hank Williams Jr. Lyrics
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That's where lives my Cajun baby, the fairest one in the land
Her teeth're white and pearly hair black as coal
Wouldn't trade my Cajun baby for the world's gold
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
My heart's been sad and lonely since the day I left her side
But today I got her letter said she'd be my Cajun bride
Gonna go and wed my Cajun baby and live by the old bayou
Eat a lotsa shrimp and crawfish ride around in my old pirogue
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
That's where lives my Cajun baby, the fairest one in the land
Her teeth're white and pearly hair black as coal
Wouldn't trade my Cajun baby for the world's gold
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
Before the sun goes down this evening, I'll be on my way
To see my Cajun baby and there I'm gonna stay
On a Saturday night we go dancin' and listen to the fiddle-o
Lord I got me a Cajun baby just a livin' and a lovin' by the old bayou
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
That's where lives my Cajun baby, the fairest one in the land
Her teeth're white and pearly hair black as coal
Wouldn't trade my Cajun baby for the world's gold
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
The lyrics for Hank Williams Jr.'s "Cajun Baby" describe the singer's love for his Cajun girl who resides in Louisiana's bayou country. He describes her physical characteristics, noting her white teeth and raven hair, and marvels at her beauty. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been separated from his Cajun baby for some time but has just received word that she will marry him. He details the sorts of things he will do with her when they are finally reunited, including eating lots of shrimp and crawfish, riding around in his old pirogue, dancing to the fiddle, and living and loving by the old bayou.
At its core, "Cajun Baby" is a song about love and longing for home. The singer pines for his Cajun girl while he is away but finds solace in the hope of their upcoming marriage and their future years spent together in Louisiana. The song's repetitive chorus, "Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne, that's where lives my Cajun baby, the fairest one in the land, her teeth're white and pearly hair black as coal, wouldn't trade my Cajun baby for the world's gold," continually reinforces the beauty and value of the singer's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
The singer's Cajun love interest lives in Louisiana's bayou country.
That's where lives my Cajun baby, the fairest one in the land
To the singer, his Cajun girlfriend is the most beautiful woman in the area.
Her teeth're white and pearly hair black as coal
The singer describes his girlfriend's physical appearance, specifically her white teeth and dark hair.
Wouldn't trade my Cajun baby for the world's gold
The singer values his love for his girlfriend more than any material possession.
My heart's been sad and lonely since the day I left her side
The singer has been sad and lonely since he left his girlfriend's side.
But today I got her letter said she'd be my Cajun bride
The singer received a letter from his girlfriend and she agreed to marry him.
Gonna go and wed my Cajun baby and live by the old bayou
The singer plans to marry his girlfriend and live by the bayou.
Eat a lotsa shrimp and crawfish ride around in my old pirogue
The singer describes the simple pleasures he and his girlfriend will enjoy, like eating seafood and riding in a small boat called a pirogue.
Before the sun goes down this evening, I'll be on my way
The singer plans to set out shortly to see his girlfriend.
To see my Cajun baby and there I'm gonna stay
The singer is going to see his girlfriend and plans to stay with her.
On a Saturday night we go dancin' and listen to the fiddle-o
The singer and his girlfriend enjoy dancing and listening to fiddle music on Saturday nights.
Lord I got me a Cajun baby just a livin' and a lovin' by the old bayou
The singer expresses his pride and happiness to have a Cajun girlfriend to live and love with by the bayou.
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