Stompin at the Savoy
Buddy Bregman Orchestra Lyrics
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Savoy, it wins you at a glance
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance to dance.
Your form, just like a clingin' vine
Your lips, as warm and sweet as wine
Your cheek, so soft and close to mine, divine.
While the band is swingin'
Never tired of rompin'
An' Stompin' with you at the Savoy
What joy, a perfect holiday
Savoy, where we can glide and sway
There let me stomp away with you
Savoy,
Savoy,
Savoy.
Your form just like a clingin' vine
Your lips, as warm and sweet as wine
Your cheek, so soft and close to mine, divine.
Oh, how my heart is singin'
While the band is swingin'
Never tired of rompin'
An' Stompin' with you at the Savoy
What joy,
Savoy,
Savoy, there let me stomp away
With you.
The song "Stompin At The Savoy" by the Buddy Bregman Orchestra is a celebration of the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. The ballroom was a center of African American cultural life in the 1920s and 1930s, and it is remembered as an important site of social dancing and jazz music. The lyrics of the song describe the ballroom as a place of "sweet romance," with warm and wine-like lips, and soft, divine cheeks that are close to one another. The chorus of the song emphasizes the joy of dancing, with lyrics that celebrate "happy feet" and the opportunity to "stomp away" the night with a partner.
The lyrics of this song reflect the social and cultural significance of the Savoy Ballroom in the history of jazz music and African American popular culture. The Savoy was known for its large dance floor, which allowed dancers to showcase their moves and develop new styles of improvisation. The ballroom was also integrated, which allowed for cultural exchange and celebration among different racial and ethnic groups. In this way, "Stompin At The Savoy" is not just a song about dancing, but also a tribute to the power of music and dance to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Savoy, the home of sweet romance
The Savoy is a place where love is easy to find and flourish.
Savoy, it wins you at a glance
The beauty and charm of the Savoy can be felt immediately and irresistibly.
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance to dance.
The Savoy has a great atmosphere for dancing, and it makes people feel joyful and energetic.
Your form, just like a clingin' vine
Your body is as graceful and flexible as a plant that wraps itself around something else.
Your lips, as warm and sweet as wine
Your lips are soft and pleasant to kiss, similar to the taste of a fine wine.
Your cheek, so soft and close to mine, divine.
Your face is delicate and very close to mine, making it a special and perfect moment.
How my heart is singin'
My emotions are so strong that they make me want to sing about them.
While the band is swingin'
The music is so rhythmic and enjoyable that it's impossible not to move to the beat.
Never tired of rompin'
I'm always excited to have fun and dance with you.
An' Stompin' with you at the Savoy
Dancing with you at the Savoy is a thrill and a pleasure that I never tire of.
What joy, a perfect holiday
The Savoy is like a paradise where you can have a perfect getaway and feel complete happiness.
Savoy, where we can glide and sway
The Savoy is a place where we can dance graciously and effortlessly.
There let me stomp away with you
Let's dance freely and with abandon at the Savoy.
Savoy,
The Savoy is a great place that we love and admire.
Savoy,
We can't stop thinking about how much we enjoy spending time at the Savoy.
Savoy.
The Savoy is a lovely place that we hold dear in our hearts.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, Chick Webb
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