Yes Indeed
Bing Crosby & Connee Boswell Lyrics
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Oh, yeah, I got it, brother Bingstance, now you know I got it
Now, has you got that rhythm in you, mm?
Yeah, yeah, I think I got that er rhythm in me
Then you got it, sister Constance
I swear I do believe that you got it
You will shout when it hits you, yes indeed
Oh, you'll shout when it hits you, yes indeed
Oh, yes indeed
When the spirit moves you, you'll shout hallelujah!
Hallelujah brother!
When it hits you, you'll holla, yes indeed
Oh, pops I'm here and I dig you, yes indeed
Oh yes indeed
While I'm here, let me hit you, yes indeed
Ah, hit me, do that to me
When that jive starts jumpin'
I shout hallelujah!
For I'm in there, I'm in there, yes indeed
Now, brother Chowderhead ,he got it in him, yes indeed
Oh boy, you can say that again!
He digs deep in the middle, yes indeed
Oh, yes indeedy
How he blows his top when, when he rips hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Oh, dig it out on your horn there, brother Chowderhead
Dig it for me
It comes out if it's in you, yes indeed
Oh, yes indeed
When you jump, for it's in you, yes indeed
When that feeling's on you, you shout hallelujah!
When it hits you, you holla, yes indeed
The conversation between Bing Crosby and Connee Boswell in "Yes Indeed" sets the stage for a glorious musical performance. The song seems to emphasize the importance of rhythm, that essential spark that gets dancers going and music lovers tapping their feet. Throughout the song, "Yes Indeed" is a call to action, a reminder to listeners that they're in the midst of something wonderful, and that they should let themselves be carried away by the music.
The overall message of the song is hard to miss: when you feel the rhythm in your bones, you should let it out. The lyrics convey a sense of joy and liberation, as if the singers want their listeners to break free from whatever holds them back and just enjoy the music. The song emphasizes the importance of rhythm, the power of music to evoke all sorts of feelings and emotions, and the importance of letting oneself be carried away by the music. The song comes across as a harmonious interplay between two singers who are both clearly passionate about music.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, er, has you got it, sister Constance, er tell me, has you got it?
Now, do you have the rhythm and spirit within you, Sister Constance? Please tell me, do you have it?
Oh, yeah, I got it, brother Bingstance, now you know I got it
Yes, I have it, Brother Bingstance, you can be sure that I have it.
Now, has you got that rhythm in you, mm?
Do you feel the rhythm within you?
Yeah, yeah, I think I got that er rhythm in me
Yes, I believe that I do have the rhythm within me.
Then you got it, sister Constance
If you have the rhythm within you, then you've got it, Sister Constance.
I swear I do believe that you got it
I'm confident that you indeed have it within you.
You will shout when it hits you, yes indeed
You'll feel the music so deeply that you can't help but shout out in joy.
Oh, you'll shout when it hits you, yes indeed
When the rhythm hits you, you'll be so overcome with excitement that you'll shout.
When the spirit moves you, you'll shout hallelujah!
When the music and spirit overtake you, you'll express your joy by shouting hallelujah!
Hallelujah brother!
Amen brother!
When it hits you, you'll holla, yes indeed
When the music overcomes you, you'll cry out in excitement and joy.
Oh pops, I'm here and I dig you, yes indeed
I'm here and I appreciate you, pops.
While I'm here, let me hit you, yes indeed
While I'm here, let me play some music for you.
When that jive starts jumpin', I shout hallelujah!
When the music starts to jump and groove, I can't help but shout hallelujah!
For I'm in there, I'm in there, yes indeed
I'm fully immersed in the music and the feeling it brings.
Now, brother Chowderhead, he got it in him, yes indeed
Brother Chowderhead has the music and rhythm within him, too.
He digs deep in the middle, yes indeed
He really gets into the music and feels it deeply within him.
How he blows his top when, when he rips hallelujah!
He gets so into the music that he practically explodes with excitement and shouts hallelujah!
Oh, dig it out on your horn there, brother Chowderhead
Express yourself fully and play your horn to the fullest, Brother Chowderhead.
It comes out if it's in you, yes indeed
If you have the music and rhythm within you, it will come out when you play or sing.
When you jump, for it's in you, yes indeed
If you feel the rhythm within you, it will come out when you start playing or dancing.
When that feeling's on you, you shout hallelujah!
When that indescribable feeling overcomes you, you'll shout hallelujah!
When it hits you, you holla, yes indeed
When the music hits you, you can't help but cry out in excitement and exhilaration.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARY C BROCKERT
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taddyd1
Great blend. Both sooo smooth but swingin
Thomas Smith
Now, er, has you got it, sister Constance, er tell me, has you got it?
Oh, yeah, I got it, brother Bingstance, now you know I got it
Now, has you got that rhythm in you, mm?
Yeah, yeah, I think I got that er rhythm in me
Then you got it, sister Constance
I swear I do believe that you got it
You will shout when it hits you, yes indeed
Yes indeed
Oh, you'll shout when it hits you, yes indeed
Oh, yes indeed
When the spirit moves you, you'll shout hallelujah!
Hallelujah brother!
When it hits you, you'll holla, yes indeed
Oh, pops I'm here and I dig you, yes indeed
Oh yes indeed
While I'm here, let me hit you, yes indeed
Ah, hit me, do that to me
When that jive starts jumpin'
I shout hallelujah!
For I'm in there, I'm in there, yes indeed
Now, brother Chowderhead ,he got it in him, yes indeed
Oh boy, you can say that again!
He digs deep in the middle, yes indeed
Oh, yes indeedy
How he blows his top when, when he rips hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Oh, dig it out on your horn there, brother Chowderhead
Dig it for me
It comes out if it's in you, yes indeed
Oh, yes indeed
When you jump, for it's in you, yes indeed
When that feeling's on you, you shout hallelujah!
When it hits you, you holla, yes indeed