Bim Bam
B.B. King Lyrics


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Bim-bim
Bam-bam
Bim-bim, bam-bam
Well, come on baby, let's

Bim-bim
Bam-bam
Bim-bim, bam-bam
Well, come on baby, let's

Well, a bim-bim means a squeeze
And a bam-bam means a hug
So come on baby, please
Bim-bim, bam-bam,biddley-biddley bam

Bim-bim
Bam-bam
Bim-bim, bam-bam
Well, come on baby, let's

Come on baby, let's
Boom-boom
Zoom-zoom
A-boom-boom, zoom-zoom
Yes, come on baby, let's

Boom-boom
Zoom-zoom
A-boom-boom, zoom-zoom
Yes, come on baby, let's

Well, a boom-boom means a squeeze
And a zoom-zoom means a hug
So come on baby, please
Boom-boom, zoom-zoom, booddley-booddley zoom

Boom-boom
Zoom-zoom
a-boom-zoom, zoom-zoom
Well, Come on baby, let's
Come on baby, let's




Come on baby, let's
Boom-boom, zoom-zoom, booddley-booddley zoom

Overall Meaning

"Bim Bam" is a playful and upbeat song by B.B. King, with catchy lyrics that invite the listener to dance along. The song is based on a call-and-response structure, with the singer prompting the audience to repeat after him the phrases "Bim-bim, bam-bam" and "Boom-boom, zoom-zoom." In the song, B.B. King explains that "bim-bim" means a squeeze and "bam-bam" means a hug, while "boom-boom" means a squeeze and "zoom-zoom" means a hug. The lyrics suggest that these physical expressions of affection are what the singer is seeking from his partner, and he urges her to join him in this joyful romp.


The song has a lively and cheerful rhythm, with a steady beat propelled by drums and bass, and punctuated by the horns and guitar riffs. B.B. King's vocals are playful and engaging, as he alternates between the call-and-response chants and the more elaborate verses. His guitar solos are also notable, showcasing his signature style of bending and sliding notes with soulful expression. Overall, "Bim Bam" is a fun and light-hearted song that captures the spirit of early rock and roll.


Line by Line Meaning

Bim-bim
A request for a physical embrace by squeezing the body


Bam-bam
A request for a hug which is a gentle but sincere embrace


Bim-bim, bam-bam
A combination of the two requests for a more intense physical connection


Well, come on baby, let's
An invitation to a partner for a romantic moment of physical closeness


Boom-boom
A request for a powerful and passionate embrace


Zoom-zoom
A request for an intense and lingering hug


A-boom-boom, zoom-zoom
A combination of the two requests for an even more intense physical connection


Well, a boom-boom means a squeeze
Explaining the meaning of the previous line as a call for a physical embrace with powerful intensity


And a zoom-zoom means a hug
Explaining the meaning of the previous line as a request for a lingering and deep embrace


So come on baby, please
An urging request to engage in emotional and physical connection


Bim-bim, bam-bam, biddley-biddley bam
A fancy way to request for more complete physical engagement with a partner


a-boom-zoom, zoom-zoom
A repetition of the earlier request for a deep and intense physical connection


Come on baby, let's
A repetition of the earlier invitations to engage in physical and emotional closeness


boodley-boodley zoom
Another fancy way to ask for a complete and satisfying physical connection




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LOU ADLER, HERB ALPERT

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Comments from YouTube:

Jackie Lee

The Blues King sure knows how to rock!!!!!

Daniel Blanchon

What a good stuff !!

Steven Worsfold

great track, i bought this track on 45 black ace label back about 19980s many thanks for making it avilable to others,, stompin steve dj ....

aurelia eris

He who would hit dislike button here would surely go to hell, whether it exists or not. Fantastic song : ]

Alex Valenzi

AMEM!!

Gillis vg

Rock and Roll .

JC Gamer

Ich have played the Song on a Camping place and a children‘s Party emerged from it😂

RAMLIA1

♥♥♥

Arjun Upadhya

hahahah super nice post. BB had them food n rent blues way back on that day...what yr is this? again, nice

Thenextkingmj2

B.B. actually hated this song.....its the only song he has ever recorded that he didn't like

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