Ja-Da
Bobby Hackett and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Everything from opera down to harmony
But I've a little song that I will sing to you
It's gonna win you through and through
There ain't much to the words but the music is grand
And you'll be a-singing it to beat the band
You've heard of the tisket and tasket it's true
But give a little listen to this will you?
Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da
Jing, Jing, Jing
Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da
Jing, Jing, Jing
That's a funny little bit of melody
It's so soothing and appealing to me
It goes Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da
Jing, Jing, Jing
Our bands have been digging back for tunes to be sung
Operas and nursery rhymes have been overdone
I dug a little deeper and I found this thing
It's ragtime but it still can swing
It ain't a turkeytrot or a shimmey onestep
But when grandma danced to it
She thought she was hep
It still is a ditty
I'm sure you will find
Will keep a runnin' 'round and around your mind
Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da
Jing, Jing, Jing
Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da
Jing, Jing, Jing
That's a funny little bit of melody
It's so soothing and appealing to me
It goes Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da
Jing, Jing, Jing
The lyrics of Bobby Hackett and his Orchestra's Ja-Da are a playful declaration of the tune's irresistibility. The singer claims that there have been many songs of great musical complexity and depth, but Ja-Da will win you over with the sheer catchiness of its melody. The singer recognizes that the words are not particularly deep, but something about the song's rhythm and tune will have you singing and swaying to the beat.
The singer admits that in a world where bands are constantly searching for new tunes to perform, Ja-Da might not seem like an obvious choice. It belongs to the ragtime genre, which might be considered outdated or unhip. But the singer recognizes that there is something special about Ja-Da's ability to swing, to get people moving to the beat. The song may not be a trendy turkeytrot or shimmey onestep, but it has survived the years and generations for a reason. The final stanza of the song is a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the song's simple yet irresistible charm.
Line by Line Meaning
You've heard all about your raggy melody
You have heard about all the different types of melodies, including ragtime.
Everything from opera down to harmony
You have heard a wide range of music genres, from opera to harmony.
But I've a little song that I will sing to you
I have a small song that I would like to sing to you.
It's gonna win you through and through
You will love this song completely.
There ain't much to the words but the music is grand
The lyrics are not complex, but the music is excellent.
And you'll be a-singing it to beat the band
You will sing this song loudly and proudly.
You've heard of the tisket and tasket it's true
You have heard of the song 'Tisket, A Tasket', and it's true.
But give a little listen to this will you?
Please listen to this song.
Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da
The song goes 'Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Ja-Da'.
Jing, Jing, Jing
The song also includes the sound 'Jing, Jing, Jing'.
That's a funny little bit of melody
The song has a unique and amusing melody.
It's so soothing and appealing to me
I find the song to be calming and attractive.
Our bands have been digging back for tunes to be sung
Other bands have been looking for old songs to perform.
Operas and nursery rhymes have been overdone
The popular choice has been classical pieces and children's songs.
I dug a little deeper and I found this thing
I looked harder, and I found this song.
It's ragtime but it still can swing
Although it is a ragtime song, it still has a swinging rhythm.
It ain't a turkeytrot or a shimmey onestep
It is not a certain type of dance.
But when grandma danced to it
However, even my grandmother enjoyed dancing to it.
She thought she was hep
She thought she was cool.
It still is a ditty
It is still a catchy little song.
I'm sure you will find
I am confident that you will agree.
Will keep a runnin' 'round and around your mind
This song will stay stuck in your head indefinitely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB CARLETON
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