Doo Uap Doo Uap Doo Uap
Gabin Lyrics
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If it ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
The lyrics to Gabin's song "Doo Uap Doo Uap Doo Uap" may seem simple, but they carry a powerful message about the importance of rhythm and groove. The repeated lines "It don't mean a thing / If it ain't got that swing" suggest that no matter how talented or technically proficient a musician may be, their music will fall flat without a certain intangible quality: a sense of swing or flow that makes listeners want to dance, tap their toes, or nod their heads along with the beat.
The idea of swing has its roots in jazz, where it refers to a distinctive rhythmic style that emphasizes offbeat accents and syncopations (i.e. unexpected rhythms that don't conform to the regular meter of the music). Swing is more than just a rhythmic pattern, however; it's also a feeling or vibe that can't be quantified or explained, but is instantly recognizable when you hear it.
In "Doo Uap Doo Uap Doo Uap," Gabin captures this sense of swing by layering syncopated percussion, jazzy piano chords, and a funky bassline on top of each other, creating a complex rhythm that's impossible to resist. The unusual title of the song also contributes to its quirky, playful vibe, as the nonsensical syllables "Doo Uap" sound like a rhythmic chant or mantra that amplifies the groove.
Line by Line Meaning
It don't mean a thing
If something lacks a certain quality, it's meaningless
If it ain't got that swing
If it does not have the rhythm, style or flow that makes it enjoyable or appealing, it is not worth anything
It don't mean a thing
Again, emphasizing that having a certain quality is essential for something to be worthwhile
If it ain't got that swing
Reiterating that without a certain quality, something is not worth anything
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, IRVING MILLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Miendos
This track deserved more success than it got.
@MarioBeart
This was a huge hit back when I was a kid, I remember watching them on Top of the Pops. Great track and first studio album!
@michaelsinclair2731
This was on Top of The Pops?! 😮😮
@standardofexcellence
What year?
@MarioBeart
@@michaelsinclair2731 Yes! I remember the black woman in playback in front of a big vintage/old school microphone and the band behind.
@robertbrenton6113
Low key classic 2000s jam right here.
@giambattistasayuri7534
My fav of all time. Always in my car playlist💗💗💗
@80MoreorLess
Spettacolare, un pezzo che non morirà, una cover fatta molto bene
@hoodlambo
I remember hearing this in a Pantene commercial when I was a kid, thought I would never hear it again
@javonfew8149
This just brightened my day