C Jam Blues
Blanton-Webster Band; Duke Ellington Lyrics
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Wildest box in town is Duke's place
Love that piano sound in Duke's place
Saxes do their tricks in Duke's place
Fellas swing their chicks in Duke's place
Come on, get your kicks in Duke's place
You find yourself a seat, and when you want to eat
You fill your cup chock full of dreams and drink it up
You're jetting along with your girlie
It's after three o'clock, but, baby, it's still early
If you've never been to Duke's place
Take your tootsies into Duke's place
Life is in a spin in Duke's place
The lyrics to Duke Ellington's song "C Jam Blues" are an invitation to a wild and exciting night out at "Duke's Place". The singer invites the listener to come to the club, which he describes as the "wildest box in town". He loves the sound of the piano and the tricks the saxophones play. The men swing their girls around to the music and they all let loose with a night full of dancing and drinking. Even though it's already after three o'clock, the party is still going strong - life is a whirlwind when you're at Duke's Place.
Overall, the lyrics evoke the feeling of having a good time and letting go of inhibitions. The club is portrayed as a place where one can forget their troubles and get lost in the music and atmosphere. The repetition of the phrase "in Duke's Place" creates a sense of community and belonging - this is a place where people come together to celebrate life and indulge in their wild side.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, take me down to Duke's place
Hey, let's go to Duke's place
Wildest box in town is Duke's place
Duke's place is the most exciting joint in the city
Love that piano sound in Duke's place
The music of Duke's piano is amazing
Saxes do their tricks in Duke's place
The saxophonists play amazing solos in Duke's place
Fellas swing their chicks in Duke's place
The guys dance with their girlfriends in Duke's place
Come on, get your kicks in Duke's place
Let's have some fun in Duke's place
You find yourself a seat, and when you want to eat
You look around and yell waiter
Look for a seat, and when you want to order food, just call out to the waiter
You fill your cup chock full of dreams and drink it up
You're jetting along with your girlie
You feel happy, inspired, and romantic when you drink at Duke's with your girlfriend
It's after three o'clock, but, baby, it's still early
Even though it's late in the night, we don't want to leave Duke's place because the party is still going strong
If you've never been to Duke's place
If you haven't yet experienced Duke's place
Take your tootsies into Duke's place
You should go to Duke's place right away
Life is in a spin in Duke's place
The vibe and energy of Duke's place is electrifying and exhilarating
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES R. MUNDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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True
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