The Twist
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Come on baby, let's do the twist
Take me by my little hand and go like this
Eh ah twist baby, baby twist
Ooh yeah just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist
My daddy is sleepin' and mama ain't around
We're gonna twistin', twistin', twistin'
'Til we tear the house down
Come on and twist yeah baby twist
Ooh yeah just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist, eya
Yeah you should see my little sis
You should see my, my little sis
She really knows how to rock
She knows how to twist
Come on and twist, yeah baby twist
Ooh yeah just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist
Yeah rock on now
Yeah twist on now
Twist
"The Twist" is a classic song by Chubby Checker that was released in 1960. The song became a worldwide phenomenon and popularized a new dance style called the Twist. The lyrics are simple and playful, inviting the listener to join in and dance along.
The opening line "Come on baby, let's do the twist" is an invitation to the listener to join in the dance. The chorus repeats this line several times, urging the listener to get up and move. The next line explains how to do the Twist - "Take me by my little hand and go like this." The Twist dance involves twisting the hips and moving in a circular motion.
The second verse implies that the singer's parents are not at home, which creates the opportunity for him and his sister to "twist, twist, twist" without any interference. The final verse praises the singer's little sister's rock and twist skills, and encourages everyone to keep twisting and having fun.
Overall, "The Twist" is a lighthearted and infectious song that encourages everyone to let loose and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on baby, let's do the twist
Let's dance the twist together
Take me by my little hand and go like this
Hold my hand and show me the twisting dance moves
Eh ah twist baby, baby twist
Let's twist, baby
Ooh yeah just like this
Do it just like that
Come on little miss and do the twist
Come join us and dance the twist, girl
My daddy is sleepin' and mama ain't around
My dad is sleeping and my mom is not here
Yeah daddy's just sleepin' and mama ain't around
Yes, my dad is only sleeping and my mom is not here
We're gonna twistin', twistin', twistin', 'Til we tear the house down
We will twist non-stop until we break the house apart
Yeah you should see my little sis
You should see my younger sister
She really knows how to rock, she knows how to twist
My sister is a great dancer, she knows how to twist and rock
Yeah rock on now, yeah twist on now, Twist
Keep dancing, rocking and twisting
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK BALLARD, NATHALIE NATH
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@maryomnes9445
I can't believe I am 75 years old. I was just a teenager when I first heard this song. Great memories. You go Chubby Checker.
@alexfrankie5396
Same here, Time flies. It's so much love I had for this song until now..
What part of the World are you listening from?
@britt.1774
Wow really, such a lucky time to live with music, you must have soo many memories💗
@chrismorrison3375
You can't?!
@eileenfox3507
Sooo Awesome! 😀...I’m still 50, but Chubby is a forever icon!
@haraldisdead
Respect
@markhenry6486
My wife and I saw Chubby in 2016.
He came to our table ( and many others) and danced with me.
I Had so much fun, thanks Mr. Checker.
@guillermojerez1747
Very nice experience
@unhingedgamin2706
I feel so privileged to be in my 20s and to have grown up on music all the way from the 50's to modern music. Tbh the older music had so much talent.
@Borovskij
Well, back then you had an obligation to somewhat actually be able to do, what you do..
Nowadays if you look pretty and have a catchy hook, well get you a song writer, a DJ or a band, autotune and flood every channel, until you make it