It Don't Mean A Thing
Tony Bennett Lyrics
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If it ain't got that swing
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
No, it don't mean a thing
All you got to do is sing
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Makes no diff'rence
If it's sweet or it's hot
Give it all that rhythm that you got
Oh, it don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
(Tony) Got that
It makes no diff'rence
If it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm everything that you got
No, it don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah da
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
"It Don't Mean A Thing" by Tony Bennett is a classic jazz song that emphasizes the importance of swing in music. The lyrics tell us that no matter how sweet or hot the music is, it won't mean anything if it doesn't have that lively and infectious quality of swing. The chorus of "doo wah, doo wah" adds to the playful tone of the song and emphasizes the rhythm and upbeat nature of the music. The main message of the song is that swing, which is the rhythmic pulse of the music that makes you want to dance and move, is what really matters.
The song is a celebration of the jazz genre and its unique style, which has influenced countless musicians and continues to be popular today. The lyrics also highlight the importance of musicality and how it is more important than any specific genre or style. Bennett's soulful, smooth voice gives the song a laid-back quality that is perfect for a jazz tune.
Line by Line Meaning
It don't mean a thing
Nothing is of value
If it ain't got that swing
Unless it has swing or rhythm
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Vocalization that conveys the importance of having rhythm
No, it don't mean a thing
Emphasizing that nothing has value
All you got to do is sing
All it takes is singing with rhythm
Makes no diff'rence
It doesn't matter
If it's sweet or it's hot
Regardless of the style of music
Give it all that rhythm that you got
Put all your energy in rhythm
Oh, it don't mean a thing
Continuing the emphasis that nothing is of value
Got that
Tony confirms that he has that swing or rhythm
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Reiterating the importance of rhythm
Just give that rhythm everything that you got
Put all your effort into rhythm
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Repeating the vocalization emphasis on rhythm
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah da
Closing lyrics that emphasize the importance of rhythm in music
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JazzSoulMetal
Clayton for the win!
@steveb6441
that's some of the best drumming I've ever seen!!
@melodybencosme4733
You got that right! Happy end of the school year! ❤
@dukeoftrumpet
RIP Tony
@edenilsondepaulaamaral4547
Talent surrounded by talents!
@samuelcharles7642
Rip Tony
@williamdunphy352
Clayton Cameron on drums.
@charlita25
My favorite 🤩 Jazz song ever 🎷🥁🎺🎷
@melodybencosme4733
It’s my song for my jazz solo! I compete with it and I’ve won title twice! I’m doing the recital though now soon and it’ll be the last time I preform the solo I’m sad:( it’s a fun dance!😢❤😊
@musicklvr8ify
Thank you and great drum solo there!