Jambalaya
Anne Mattila Lyrics


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Goodbye Joe me gotta go me oh my oh
Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne the sweetest one me oh my oh
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou

Thibodaux Fontaineaux the place is buzzin'
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style and go hog wild me oh my oh
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Settle down far from town get me a pirogue
And I'll catch all the fish in the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie...

Later on, swap my mon, get me a pirogue
And I'll catch all the fish on the bayou
Swap my mon, to buy Yvonne what she need-oh




Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anne Mattila's song Jambalaya describe the excitement and anticipation felt by the singer, who is lovingly referred to as Joe, as he prepares to travel down the bayou to see his sweetheart Yvonne. The song is filled with references to Cajun culture and cuisine, including jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filé gumbo. The singer is excited to enjoy these culinary delights with his ma cher amio, or "my dear friend" in Cajun French. The chorus of the song, "Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou," expresses the singer's joy and anticipation for the good times to come.


As the song continues, the singer describes the party atmosphere in Thibodaux Fontaineaux, with family and friends coming from all around to see Yvonne. The singer plans to settle down and catch fish in the bayou, providing for Yvonne while they enjoy life together. The song concludes with a final reference to swapping "my mon" (money) to buy what Yvonne needs, expressing the singer's love and devotion to his sweetheart.


Line by Line Meaning

Goodbye Joe me gotta go me oh my oh
Farewell Joe, I need to leave now, oh my


Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou
I must row the boat down the river


My Yvonne the sweetest one me oh my oh
My dear Yvonne, the sweetest person, oh my


Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
We'll definitely have a great time on the river


Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
Traditional dishes served tonight include jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filé gumbo


Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Because tonight I will see my dear friend


Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Play guitar, fill a jar with fruit, and have fun


Thibodaux Fontaineaux the place is buzzin'
Thibodaux Fontaineaux is the happening place right now


Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Numerous relatives come to visit Yvonne


Dress in style and go hog wild me oh my oh
Get dressed up and have a wild time, oh my


Settle down far from town get me a pirogue
I want to live peacefully, far away from the city, in a boat


And I'll catch all the fish in the bayou
I will catch all the fish in the river


Later on, swap my mon, get me a pirogue
Later, trade some money and buy myself a boat


And I'll catch all the fish on the bayou
And I will continue to catch all the fish in the river


Swap my mon, to buy Yvonne what she need-oh
Exchange money to buy what Yvonne needs


Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Again, we will definitely have a great time on the river


Jambalaya and a crawfish pie...
And again, we will eat jambalaya and crawfish pie




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@78keisari

Hienoa neitokainen, eikun levyä vaan tekemään, on sulla kiva ääni ja hyvä artikulointi, saa selvää sanoista mitä lauletaan.

@asmojantti2886

Upea ihana laulu

@salla-marilehtinen1526

Älyttömän hyvä biisi.😋🤩

@vesanevala7199

Olet hyvä laulaja Anitta

@TheAappen

oot oikeesti hyvä laulaja tykkään siskoihisi tullut ootte kaikki hyvii

@raimopennanen3088

kyllä nämä siskot ovat syntyneet musiikkialalle ja laulajiksi!!!!!!!

@pirkkovalimaki6416

tosi hyvä olet

@anssialve6202

Cajun jambalaya on pyttipannua, eikä tanssijatar....<++

@3bberget

bra

@ThePiuhu

ei vastaa alkuperäistä edes 25%

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