New Orleans
Bobby Hackett and His Orchestra Lyrics
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In the land of the dreamy scenes
There's a Garden of Eden
You know what I mean
Creole babies with flashin' eyes
Softly whisper their tender sighs then stop
Won't you give your lady fair a little smile?
We've got heaven right here on earth
With those beautiful queens
Way down yonder in New Orleans
You're gonna find heaven right here on earth
With all them beautiful queens
Way down yonder in New Orleans
I'm goin' down yonder to New Orleans
It's way down yonder in New Orleans
The lyrics of Bobby Hackett and Jack Teagarden's song "New Orleans" paint a picture of a city filled with beauty and charm, particularly the women. The opening lines describe New Orleans as a "land of dreamy scenes" with a "Garden of Eden," which sets the tone for a place of paradise. The mention of "Creole babies with flashin' eyes" suggests women of mixed race with striking features, and they whisper "tender sighs." The lyrics call for the listener to "give your lady fair a little smile" and "linger there a little while."
The second stanza reiterates the idea of "heaven right here on earth" with the beautiful queens of New Orleans. The use of the word "queens" suggests a regal quality to the women and further emphasizes their beauty. The repetition of the phrase "way down yonder in New Orleans" at the end of each stanza adds to the image of the city being located in a far-off place.
Overall, the lyrics of "New Orleans" depict a place of desire, beauty, and paradise. The women are the focus of the song, and their beauty is emphasized through descriptive language and the repetition of the phrase "beautiful queens."
Line by Line Meaning
Way down yonder in New Orleans
New Orleans is located far away from the singer.
In the land of the dreamy scenes
New Orleans is a magical and dreamy place.
There's a Garden of Eden
New Orleans is a paradise-like destination.
You know what I mean
The artist assumes the listener understands what they are saying.
Creole babies with flashin' eyes
Beautiful Creole women with captivating eyes.
Softly whisper their tender sighs then stop
The women are shy and stop talking after briefly sharing their feelings.
Won't you give your lady fair a little smile?
The singer is encouraging the listener to be kind to women they encounter.
Stop, ya bet your life you'll linger there a little while
If the listener follows the previous instruction, they will have a pleasant experience.
We've got heaven right here on earth
New Orleans is so amazing that it is like heaven on earth.
With those beautiful queens
There are many stunning women in New Orleans.
I'm goin' down yonder to New Orleans
The singer is excited to visit New Orleans.
It's way down yonder in New Orleans
New Orleans is located far south.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: BERNIE BENNICK, HENRY CREAMER, J. TURNER LAYTON
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