Pearl Of The Quarter
Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes Lyrics
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My baby's the pearl of the quarter
She's a charmer like you've never seen
Singing voulez voulez voulez-vous
Where the sailor spends his hard-earned pay
Red beans and rice for a quarter
You can see her almost any day
And if you hear from my Louise
Won't you tell her that I said hello
Please make it clear
When her day is done
She got a place to go
I walked alone down the miracle mile
I met my baby by the shrine of the martyr
She stole my heart with her Cajun smile
Singing voulez voulez voulez-vous
She loved the million dollar words I'd say
She loved the candy and flowers that I bought her
Said she loved me and was on her way
Singing voulez voulez voulez-vous
And if you hear from my Louise
Won't you tell her that I love her so
Please make it clear
When her day is done
She got a place to go
And if you hear from my Louise
Won't you tell her that I said hello
Please make it clear
When her day is done
She got a place to go
The lyrics to Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes's song Pearl of the Quarter point to the titular character as an irresistible and charming woman, who can often be found singing "voulez voulez voulez-vous" on the streets of New Orleans. The singer suggests that he has a special connection with her, having met her by the shrine of the martyr and won her heart with his sweet words and gifts of candy and flowers. He fondly refers to her as "my baby," and frets over her well-being, asking the listener to pass on his greetings and make sure she has a place to go at the end of the day.
The song paints a vivid picture of the bustling New Orleans waterfront, where sailors come to spend their money on red beans and rice, and the Pearl of the Quarter stands out as a shining example of Southern charm and wit. Through the singer's poetic descriptions, it's clear that this woman is someone special, someone whose smile and song can light up a dark night. At its core, "Pearl of the Quarter" is a love song, but one that's infused with a certain sense of place and time that's uniquely New Orleans.
Line by Line Meaning
On the water down in New Orleans
In the area of New Orleans that's closest to the water
My baby's the pearl of the quarter
My significant other is the most attractive person in the district
She's a charmer like you've never seen
She has an irresistible personality
Singing voulez voulez voulez-vous
Singing the French phrase for "Do you want?"
Where the sailor spends his hard-earned pay
In the place where sailors spend the money they work hard to earn
Red beans and rice for a quarter
A common meal that costs 25 cents
You can see her almost any day
She's easily recognizable and visible on most days
Singing voulez voulez voulez-vous
Singing the French phrase for "Do you want?"
And if you hear from my Louise
If you receive any communication from my significant other Louise
Won't you tell her that I said hello
Please convey my greeting to her
Please make it clear
Please be explicit or precise
When her day is done
At the end of her daily activities
She got a place to go
She has somewhere to be
I walked alone down the miracle mile
I took a stroll by myself on the street that's known as the miracle mile
I met my baby by the shrine of the martyr
I encountered my loved one beside the shrine dedicated to a martyr
She stole my heart with her Cajun smile
She won my affection with her charming smile
Singing voulez voulez voulez-vous
Singing the French phrase for "Do you want?"
She loved the million dollar words I'd say
She was fond of my eloquent language
She loved the candy and flowers that I bought her
She appreciated the gifts of sweets and plants that I provided to her
Said she loved me and was on her way
She stated her love for me and left
And if you hear from my Louise
If you receive any communication from my significant other Louise
Won't you tell her that I love her so
Please convey my strong affection for her
Please make it clear
Please be explicit or precise
When her day is done
At the end of her daily activities
She got a place to go
She has somewhere to be
And if you hear from my Louise
If you receive any communication from my significant other Louise
Won't you tell her that I said hello
Please convey my greeting to her
Please make it clear
Please be explicit or precise
When her day is done
At the end of her daily activities
She got a place to go
She has somewhere to be
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DONALD JAY FAGEN, WALTER CARL BECKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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