One Monkey Don't Stop No Show
Big Maybelle Lyrics


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You wanna get rich you got to get out and dig
You want long hair go buy yourself a wig
Please believe me, gonna tell it to you slow
It's a real true sayin', "One monkey won't stop no show".

You can live in the country
You can come to town
What goes up
Is bound to come down
Please believe me, gonna tell it to you slow
Well pick up on what I'm sayin', "One monkey won't stop no show".

You can travel by bus
You can come by train
Travel by thumb
But you will get there just the same
Please believe me, gonna tell it to you slow
Yeah, dig what I'm sayin', "One monkey won't stop no show".

You don't have to be rich
Now to have plenty friends
Keep some cash on hand
If you pay off in the end




Please believe me, gonna tell it to you slow
Pick up on what I'm sayin', "One monkey won't stop no show".

Overall Meaning

The song "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show" by Big Maybelle is a bluesy and uplifting tune that carries a message of resilience and perseverance. The lyrics are cyclical, emphasizing that no matter what difficulties life throws your way, you can overcome them and move forward towards success. The refrain, "One monkey won't stop no show," is a catchy and memorable line that encourages listeners not to be discouraged by setbacks or obstacles.


The song's message can be applied to various aspects of life, from personal struggles to professional challenges. The lyrics suggest that if you want to achieve something, you need to work hard for it and not let anyone or anything stand in your way. Whether you live in the country or the city, travel by bus or train, or have a lot of money or none at all, you can still succeed if you keep going and don't give up.


The song's upbeat tempo and lively instrumentation make it an enjoyable listen, but its meaningful lyrics give it depth and relevance beyond its musical appeal. It's a song that can inspire listeners to keep pushing forward and to remember that one setback is just one monkey, and won't stop the whole show.


Line by Line Meaning

You wanna get rich you got to get out and dig
If you want to become wealthy, you need to work hard and put effort into it.


You want long hair go buy yourself a wig
If you desire something, take initiative and take the necessary steps to achieve it.


Please believe me, gonna tell it to you slow
I am earnestly trying to help you understand my message.


It's a real true sayin', 'One monkey won't stop no show'.
This is a well-known saying that means one person's failure or absence won't affect the outcome in a significant way.


You can live in the country
It doesn't matter where you live, you can still succeed.


You can come to town
Moving to a new place won't stop you from achieving your goals.


What goes up
Success is attainable.


Is bound to come down
You may experience setbacks or failures, but don't lose hope because success will come.


Well pick up on what I'm sayin', 'One monkey won't stop no show'.
Understand that one obstacle or hindrance will not prevent you from succeeding.


You can travel by bus
You can use any means of transportation to get where you want to go.


You can come by train
Regardless of how you reach your destination, you can still succeed.


Travel by thumb
Hitchhiking is another way to reach a destination.


But you will get there just the same
Regardless of how you travel, you will still reach your destination.


Yeah, dig what I'm sayin', 'One monkey won't stop no show'.
Comprehend that one difficulty or obstacle cannot hinder your progress.


You don't have to be rich
You don't have to be wealthy to achieve your objectives.


Now to have plenty friends
Having numerous friends is not a prerequisite for success.


Keep some cash on hand
It's important to have money available.


If you pay off in the end
If you work hard, you'll reap the benefits in the end.


Pick up on what I'm sayin', 'One monkey won't stop no show'.
Understand that no obstacle, no matter how big, can put a stop to your success.




Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES SINGLETON, ROSE MARIE MCCOY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

How Hoe Hue Hui Hoo?? Roasted

If Aretha is the "QUEEN OF SOUL"

BIG MAYBELLE IS THE " QUEEN MOTHER OF SOUL "

(We have to have a firm royalty pantheon for soul too, just like how they have it on BLUES and JAZZ)

* AND ABSOLUTELY THEY DESERVE TO BE IN THE ROYALTY LINEUP TOO:

Patti LA Belle - Dutches of Soul
Faye Adams: Godmother of Soul
Rose Marie McCoy - Baroness of Soul
Ruth Brown - First Lady of Soul
Fantasia - Princess of Soul
Ledisi - Soul Diva
Jennifer Hudson - Heiress of Soul



All comments from YouTube:

J J

I only knew the Bette Midler version, which is great, but this is something else altogether. Big Maybelle is UNREAL. Thanks for sharing this.

Jab Jones

Listen to the Honeycombs sing this. They put the grove in it also.

Moira Russell

THE VOICE. THE GUITAR. THE PIANO.

TomParmenter

THE TENOR SAX!

Capt Larry -

the horns ! but yeah these jump boogie songs were one the really fundemental precursors of rock and roll...

Adam Kelm

This will never get old.

Joseph Burroughs

Love this song

Marco Soares

What a voice ! What a lady ! Wow !

Cynthia A. Martz

I love this song! Thank you for sharing.

Capt Larry -

This is THE only version of this song that's worth shit !

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