Hoochie Coochie Man
Blindside Blues Band Lyrics


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The gypsy woman told my mother
Before I was born
I got a boy child's comin'
He's gonna be a son of a gun
He gonna make pretty women's
Jump and shout
Then the world wanna know
What this all about
But you know I'm him
Everybody knows I'm him
Well you know I'm the hoochie coochie man
Everybody knows I'm him

I got a black cat bone
I got a mojo too
I got the Johnny Concheroo
I'm gonna mess with you
I'm gonna make you girls
Lead me by my hand
Then the world will know
The hoochie coochie man
But you know I'm him
Everybody knows I'm him
Oh you know I'm the hoochie coochie man
Everybody knows I'm him

On the seventh hours
On the seventh day
On the seventh month
The seven doctors say
He was born for good luck
And that you'll see
I got seven hundred dollars
Don't you mess with me
But you know I'm him
Everybody knows I'm him




Well you know I'm the hoochie coochie man
Everybody knows I'm him

Overall Meaning

The Blindside Blues Band's "Hoochie Coochie Man" is a straightforward blues song about a man who is highly revered, feared, and desired by women. The lyrics speak of a gypsy woman who prophesied the birth of a boy child who would become a "son of a gun" and the "Hoochie Coochie Man." The song's protagonist is confident in his abilities to attract and please women. He possesses items such as a black cat bone, mojo, and Johnny Concheroo, which he uses to empower himself over women whom he can make "jump and shout."


The song draws upon the traditional blues themes of luck, magic, and the supernatural that often feature in African American folklore. The lyrics reference the number seven, which is a significant number within African American culture, and this is reinforced when they say, "On the seventh hour, on the seventh day, on the seventh month, the seven doctors say he was born for good luck." This line is often interpreted as the singer, having been born under the most auspicious of signs, has an innate ability to command good fortune, especially with women.


The song's lyrics and structure are typical of blues music, and it follows the traditional blues chord progression, which typically consists of a 12-bar structure. The song's melody and rhythm are designed to elicit an emotional response from the listener, whether through the instrumental solos or the vocal delivery.


Line by Line Meaning

The gypsy woman told my mother
My mother was told by a fortune-telling gypsy that I would be born with special qualities.


Before I was born
This prophecy was made before I was even born.


I got a boy child's comin'
I am the boy child that the gypsy woman predicted.


He's gonna be a son of a gun
I am going to be a troublemaker.


He gonna make pretty women's
I will make attractive women.


Jump and shout
These women will be so excited that they will jump and shout.


Then the world wanna know
My actions will be so significant that everyone will want to know about me.


What this all about
People will be curious to know what my influence is all about.


But you know I'm him
I am the person that the gypsy woman predicted and I am already famous for my exploits.


Everybody knows I'm him
My identity is not a secret as everyone recognizes me.


I got a black cat bone
I have a charm made from a black cat's bone which will bring me good luck.


I got a mojo too
I also possess a mojo which is another charm used for good fortune and success.


I got the Johnny Concheroo
I also have a unique rhythm and sound to my music which is nicknamed the Johnny Concheroo.


I'm gonna mess with you
I plan to manipulate or toy with my audience.


I'm gonna make you girls
I will have an effect on the females in the crowd.


Lead me by my hand
They will be so enamored by me that they will guide me with their hands.


Then the world will know
The rest of the world will become aware of my powers and capabilities.


On the seventh hours
At seven in the morning.


On the seventh day
On the seventh day of a week.


On the seventh month
In the seventh month of the year.


The seven doctors say
These seven medical professionals also believed that I would be born for good luck.


He was born for good luck
I was born under auspicious circumstances which are signs of good fortune.


And that you'll see
This good fortune will become evident.


I got seven hundred dollars
I possess a significant amount of money which further demonstrates my good luck.


Don't you mess with me
I should not be underestimated.


Oh you know I'm the hoochie coochie man
This song is all about me, the hoochie coochie man.


Everybody knows I'm him
My reputation as a troublemaking yet charismatic and lucky figure precedes me.




Writer(s): Willie Dixon

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