hide and seek
Big Joe Turner & His Blues Kings Lyrics

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Come on, little baby, now hide 'n' go seek with me
Come on, little baby, play hide 'n' go seek with me
We're gonna play the game, the way it oughta be
Now, I spy, kick 'em in the eye
I'm gonna get you sweetie pie, oh-boy
Oh-boy, oh-boy
Have me some fun tonight

Go way over yonder' hide behind the big oak tree
Go way over yonder' hide behind the big oak tree
Ain't nobody gonna play the game, but you and me
Now, ten, twenty, twenty-five, thirty
Thirty-five, fourty, lawdy miss Claudie, oh-boy
Oh-boy, oh-boy
Get me some love tonight

Now, all ain't here, can't hide over
You can't hide behind a four leaf clover, oh-boy
Oh-boy, oh-boy
Have me some fun tonight
Now, I spy, hit 'em in the eye
I'm gonna get you sweetie pie, oh-boy
Oh-boy, oh-boy
I'ma ave me some fun tonight
Are you ready? (no-no-no-no)
Are you ready? (no-no-no-no)
Are you ready? (no-no-no-no)
Are you ready? (no-no-no-no)

Are you ready? (yes-yes)
Here I come

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Joe Turner's song "Hide and Seek" are referencing the classic children's game of the same name but with a twist of sexual innuendo. The lyrics are suggestive of a flirtatious game between two adults playing hide and seek while incorporating sexual teasing. The opening lines "Come on little baby, now hide and go seek with me" are an invitation to play the game, but with an adult twist.

As the song progresses, the game becomes more suggestive with lines such as "I spy, kick 'em in the eye, I'm gonna get you sweetie pie." The lyrics continue to escalate in intensity, and the game's object even suggests more romantic intentions than just fooling around. The lyrics "Get me some love tonight" expose the suggestive nature of the game, where the line "I'ma have me some fun tonight" shows the singer's intentions.

Overall, the song's lyrics are an example of Big Joe Turner's unique style, which combines his love of jump blues with his signature humor and style. It's a playful, upbeat song that doesn't take itself too seriously and is perfect for dancing or just enjoying with friends.

Line by Line Meaning

Come on, little baby, now hide 'n' go seek with me
Invitation to play hide-and-seek

Come on, little baby, play hide 'n' go seek with me
Invitation to play hide-and-seek

We're gonna play the game, the way it oughta be
Playing hide-and-seek traditionally

Now, I spy, kick 'em in the eye
Saying 'I spy' and playfully kick another person's eye

I'm gonna get you sweetie pie, oh-boy
Saying he'll get the person who he just kicked 'I spy'

Oh-boy, oh-boy
Excited expression

Have me some fun tonight
Wanting to have fun

Go way over yonder' hide behind the big oak tree
Encouraging to hide behind a specific tree

Ain't nobody gonna play the game, but you and me
Stating that only they will be playing the game

Now, ten, twenty, twenty-five, thirty
Counting while looking for others

Thirty-five, fourty, lawdy miss Claudie, oh-boy
Counting with an exclamation