Sweet Georgia Brown
Brother Bones & His Shadows Lyrics
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I Don't know, but sounds like to me, that he′s the man with the ball.
*Something* ball .
The first line of "Sweet Georgia Brown" by Brother Bones and His Shadows asks a simple yet intriguing question. "Hey man, who's that man coming down the street?" As the singer ponders this fleeting moment of curiosity, the second line evokes a sense of excitement, as though something pivotal is about to happen. "I don't know, but sounds like to me, that he's the man with the ball." This line implies that a game is being played or about to be played, and this mysterious man with the ball is someone to be admired or respected.
The third line is slightly harder to decipher. "Something ball." It is unclear what the singer is suggesting, but it could be that this man with the ball possesses some kind of unique skill or talent that sets him apart from others. Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of energy, anticipation, and admiration for an unknown figure who commands attention simply through their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey man, who's that man coming down the street?
I am curious to know the identity of the man approaching us on the street.
I Don't know, but sounds like to me, that he′s the man with the ball.
I am uncertain about his identity, but based on what I hear, he seems to be the person carrying the ball coveted by many.
*Something* ball.
I cannot identify what type of ball he has, but it must be valuable given the attention he is receiving.
Writer(s): Pinkard Maceo, Bernie Ben, Casey Kenneth
Contributed by Nathaniel O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.