House Of Bamboo
Southern Culture On The Skids Lyrics
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The house with the bamboo door,
Bamboo roof and bamboo walls,
They've even got a bamboo floor!
You must get to know Soho Joe,
He runs an Expresso,
Called the House of Bamboo.
It's a made of sticks.
Sticks and bricks,
But you can get your kicks
In the house of bamboo.
Well in this casino, you can drink a chino,
And it's gotcha swingin' to the cha cha
Dance the bolero in a sombrero.
Shake like a snake!
You wanna stop in when the cats are hoppin'.
Let your two feet move-a to the big beat;
Pick yourself a kitten and listen to a platter
That rocks the juke-box!
I'm-a telling you, when you're blue,
Well there's a lot to do
In the House Of Bamboo.
The lyrics of Southern Culture On The Skids's "House of Bamboo" paints a vivid picture of a lively and exotic place where people can indulge in their vices and dance the night away. The first stanza depicts the house itself, number fifty-four, which has bamboo as its main construction material from the door to the floor. This already sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the place is unconventional and unique.
The next stanza introduces Soho Joe, who owns the establishment called the House of Bamboo. It is described as an espresso bar, but it is clear that it is more than just a simple coffee shop. The use of the phrase "get your kicks" implies that visitors can find excitement and pleasure in the house, while the repetition of "sticks and bricks" emphasizes the contrast between the unconventional construction materials of the house and the expected "bricks and mortar."
The final stanza of the song describes the kind of entertainment one can expect at the House of Bamboo. It is a casino where one can drink a chino, a play on the word "cappuccino," and dance to Latin rhythms like the cha cha and the bolero. The line "Pick yourself a kitten" is likely a reference to picking a partner for dancing, while "listen to a platter that rocks the juke-box" refers to popular music of the time. The final repetition of "there's a lot to do in the House of Bamboo" emphasizes that this place is always bustling with activity.
Line by Line Meaning
Number fifty-four,
The house they are referring to has the number 54.
The house with the bamboo door,
This house has a door made out of bamboo.
Bamboo roof and bamboo walls,
The roof and walls of the house are also made out of bamboo.
They've even got a bamboo floor!
The floor in the house is made out of bamboo too.
You must get to know Soho Joe,
You should meet Soho Joe, the person who runs the House of Bamboo.
He runs an Expresso,
Soho Joe serves espresso at the House of Bamboo.
Called the House of Bamboo.
That is the name of the establishment.
It's a made of sticks.
The House of Bamboo is made out of bamboo sticks.
Sticks and bricks,
The House of Bamboo is made out of a combination of bamboo sticks and bricks.
But you can get your kicks
You can have a good time at the House of Bamboo.
In the house of bamboo.
That's where you can go to have fun.
Well in this casino, you can drink a chino,
At this place that is like a casino, you can order a drink called a chino.
And it's gotcha swingin' to the cha cha
The music will get you dancing the cha cha.
Dance the bolero in a sombrero.
You can also dance the bolero while wearing a sombrero.
Shake like a snake!
You can dance with snake-like movements.
You wanna stop in when the cats are hoppin'.
You should come by when the party is in full swing.
Let your two feet move-a to the big beat;
You should dance to the music with your feet moving to the rhythm.
Pick yourself a kitten and listen to a platter
Choose some music and listen to it while you're there.
That rocks the juke-box!
The music on the juke-box is really good.
I'm-a telling you, when you're blue,
When you're feeling sad,
Well there's a lot to do
There are plenty of things to keep you entertained
In the House Of Bamboo.
At the House of Bamboo.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILL CROMPTON, NORMAN MURRELLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Troy Barger
They are such the bomb!
Suzanne Higgins
This is the greatest song and she is fantastic!!
cashlandrum
Ms. Mary Huff is a true gem! Love her more than Biscuits! WAAAHOO!
Пауло Коэльо
I Love this Band!!!!
Carlos Alberto Uribe Villarruel
Esa canción me hace muy feliz...
Stantonv
The best band that you never heard of.
Donald Halas
Not that SCOTS isn't great, but that title goes to The Good Rats. Check 'em out.
Grant D
Love the house of bamboo
James Courier
A good friend that is a huge fan of Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo, Lucero, etc. brought me here.
Esagani Salamputan
Its a good music I love the way how the music guys play the instrument and it's a cachy music I love it!! but speaking of Bamboo house, Try to listen the "The coconut nut" either....:D