JAMBALAYA
Brendalee Lyrics
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Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filgumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin'
kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filXumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Settle down far from town, get me a pirogue
and I'll catch all the fish in the bayou
Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-o
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filXumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
The song "Jambalaya" by Brenda Lee is a fun, energetic tune that celebrates the culture and traditions of the bayou in Louisiana. The opening lyrics set the stage for the song, announcing the singer's departure from a man named Joe and his journey down the bayou with his beloved Yvonne. The repetition of "me oh my oh" gives the song a lively and carefree feel, as if the singer is excited to be on this adventure.
The chorus of the song focuses on the delicious cuisine of the region, including Jambalaya (a rice dish with meat and vegetables), crawfish pie, and Filé Gumbo (a stew-like dish with seafood and sausage). The lyrics also mention the "fruit jar," which likely refers to a Mason jar filled with moonshine or homemade liquor. The singer plans to celebrate his time on the bayou by playing guitar, drinking and being gay (in the old-fashioned sense of happy and carefree).
The final verses of the song describe the party atmosphere of the bayou, with the people of Thibodaux and Fontaineaux coming to join in the fun. The singer imagines settling down on the bayou with his own pirogue (a small canoe-like boat) and fishing to take care of himself and his Yvonne. Throughout the song, the singer uses colorful language and playful rhymes to convey the joy and excitement of life on the bayou.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh
I am saying farewell to Joe, as I have an urge to leave now and it's making me feel excited.
Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou
I need to depart from here and row my boat down the river.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh
Yvonne, my sweetheart, is the most delightful person I know, and this thought makes me ecstatic.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
We're going to have a great time on the bayou, and I can't help but show my joy.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filgumbo
I'm going to eat Jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filgumbo.
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Tonight I will be meeting my dear friend, ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
I'll play the guitar, pour drinks, and be merry.
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin'
Thibodaux and Fontaineaux are bustling with activity and excitement.
kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Yvonne's relatives come to see her in large numbers.
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh
We'll wear our finest clothes and have an extremely enjoyable time.
Settle down far from town, get me a pirogue
I'll establish a permanent settlement far away from the city and get myself a boat.
and I'll catch all the fish in the bayou
I'll try to catch as many fish as possible in the river.
Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-o
I'll exchange my money to buy what Yvonne needs.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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@mollygoodwin7625
Brenda is still a legend. My grandfather is/was the drummer of The Casuals and I will tell you she hasn't lost a drop of her fiery spirit.
@chantaltaille7391
C est super, quelle Femme!❤
@lucyfernandez8304
@@chantaltaille7391 Merry Christmas
@bealestreator8940
Your grandfather is really rocking there!!!
@robertfieldsjr.5919
Fantastic beautiful energy!
@gakirk1971
The band all seems genuinely thrilled to be with her. She must be something to see in person.
@FC-hj9ub
I'm glad she's still alive to see her success
@cmennenger
I'm only 50 but my parents grew up rockabilly and nobody is better than Brenda Lee
@KevinCGleason
No lip syncing, no auto-tune real talent.
@lisarice4402
She was the first singer I ever saw in concert in the 80's. It was Dwight Yoakum's start on the concert scene - great concert!!