Swing That Music
Canadian Brass Lyrics


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It don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)
It don't mean a thing
All you got to do is sing
(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)
It makes no diff'rence
If it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm
Ev'rything you got
Oh, it don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing




(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)

Overall Meaning

The song "Swing That Music" by Canadian Brass is a classic jazz song that encapsulates the spirit of the swing era. The lyrics emphasize the importance of "swing" in music, stating that "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing". The phrase "swing" refers to the rhythmic feeling and groove that is present in jazz and swing music. The song highlights that without swing, a piece of music can be sweet or hot, but it won't have the same impact as when it has that infectious swing.


The lyrics encourage the listener to "just give that rhythm everything you got". This is a common theme in jazz and swing music, where the musicians would try to push the swing feel as hard as possible. This feeling is infectious, and when the swing is strong, it can make people dance and feel the music in a way that is not possible with other styles of music.


Overall, "Swing That Music" is a joyful celebration of swing and jazz music. It is an invitation to let loose and "swing" along with the music, and to embrace the infectious feeling that comes with great swing music. It is a call to make the music come alive and to put everything into it, so that it truly "swings".


Line by Line Meaning

It don't mean a thing
Nothing else matters


If it ain't got that swing
Unless it has the right rhythm


(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Interlude


Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)
Interlude


It don't mean a thing
Nothing else matters


All you got to do is sing
Singing is all that is required


(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Interlude


Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)
Interlude


It makes no diff'rence
It doesn't matter


If it's sweet or hot
Whether it's mellow or fast-paced


Just give that rhythm
Focus on the beat


Ev'rything you got
Give it your all


Oh, it don't mean a thing
Nothing else matters


If it ain't got that swing
Unless it has the right rhythm


(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Interlude


Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)
Interlude




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills

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Robert Simmons

Wow... This is just pure fun!

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