Lady Marmalade
Andy Hallett Lyrics
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Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
He met marmalade down in old new orleans
Struttin' her stuff on the street
She said "hello,
Hey joe, you wanna give it a go?" mmm, mmm
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up
The boy drank all her magnolia-wine
On the black satin sheets oh I swear he started to freak
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Hey, hey, hey
Touching her skin feelin' silky smooth
The colour of cafe au lait
Made the savage beast inside
Roar until it cried, more, more, more
Now he's back home doing nine to five
Living his grey flannel life
But when he turns off to sleep
Old memories creep, more, more, more
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
The song "Lady Marmalade" by Andy Hallett is a sensual and sultry track that tells the story of a man who meets a woman named Marmalade on the streets of New Orleans. The song starts with the chorus "Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister" which serves as a call-and-response between the lead singer and background vocalists. The verse then goes on to describe Marmalade as a woman who exudes confidence and sexuality, inviting the man to join her in a physical encounter.
The chorus is followed by a French phrase, "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?" which translates to "Do you want to sleep with me tonight?" This phrase was famously included in the chorus of the original version of the song, which was released in 1974 by the girl group Labelle. The phrase became a cultural phenomenon and has been referenced in films, TV shows, and pop culture ever since.
The second verse describes the man in Marmalade's boudoir, drinking her magnolia wine and experiencing some kind of sexual awakening. The lyrics use sensual imagery, such as "touching her skin feeling silky smooth, the color of cafe au lait" to describe the intimate moment between the two. The chorus and French phrase repeat, emphasizing the physical attraction between the two.
The final verse reveals that the encounter was just a memory for the man, who is now living a mundane life. However, the memories of Marmalade still haunt him as he falls asleep. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and French phrase, reinforcing the idea of the physical attraction between the two.
Overall, "Lady Marmalade" is a provocative song that explores themes of sexuality and desire. The lyrics are filled with sensuous imagery and the chorus and French phrase have become iconic in pop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
Encouraging the women to show off their abilities and dance together confidently.
He met marmalade down in old new orleans Struttin' her stuff on the street She said "hello, Hey joe, you wanna give it a go?" mmm, mmm
The singer meets a confident, attractive woman in New Orleans who openly flirts with him.
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da Itchi gitchi ya ya here Mocha-choca-lata ya ya Creole lady marmalade
A playful phrase that represents the woman's provocative, seductive behavior.
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
The woman asks the artist if he wants to sleep with her in French, adding to the allure and mystery.
He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up The boy drank all her magnolia-wine On the black satin sheets oh I swear he started to freak
The artist waits for the woman in her private room and drinks her expensive wine before getting intimate with her.
Hey, hey, hey Touching her skin feelin' silky smooth The colour of cafe au lait Made the savage beast inside Roar until it cried, more, more, more
The singer is mesmerized by the woman's beauty and his attraction to her intensifies during their intimate encounter.
Now he's back home doing nine to five Living his grey flannel life But when he turns off to sleep Old memories creep, more, more, more
After leaving New Orleans and returning to his normal life, the singer still remembers his experience with the woman and longs for more.
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da da Itchi gitchi ya ya here Mocha-choco-lata ya ya Creole lady marmalade
A repeated phrase that represents the woman's continued hold over the artist's thoughts and desires.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenny Nolan, Robert Crewe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thelordofsalem3044
We miss you so much Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan. Rest easy
@Sistik123
Loorny Tunes.
@jaeniusdoe
How strange it is to miss people we never met 💔
@bopchik68
@@jaeniusdoe Andy was a good friend of mine. I still miss him. It’s understandable that people that have never met him, miss him. He was an amazing human and I know people saw that in him.
@flootzavut30daychallenge
@@bopchik68it's always lovely to hear when people were just as special as they seemed 🥰 Andy is so terribly missed.
@femmedracula6857
Andy Hallett left us way too early.
@jackspry9736
He was 33 when he died.
@avabreen0910
so did glenn quinn☹️, it makes me so sad
@bobmarleyxxl4977
My parents were lucky enough to meet him at a convention some years back. Wish I could have. He seemed a great man, and a fantastic singer lets not forget 😂
@lionlyons
LOL, Fred's scream! Every time the script gave Amy Acker the chance to be funny, she always knocked it out of the park.