Bli-Blip
Cannonball Adderley Lyrics


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While other lovers sing your praisesin phases deftly lyrical.
I'm a cat who's better at a scat songthat's satirical
In begging for your hand, sweet chick I hope you'll understand this lick.
My love to you I bring on account a you can sing
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp
My love for you in true on account a you can do
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp
My poor heart gives a start like a Jitter Bug just won't stop
Mix your crooning with my spooning and let me blow my top.
Your love to me I've sworn on account a mine is your'n
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp.
My love to you I bring on account a you can sing
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp
My love for you in true on account a you can do
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp
My poor heart gives a start like a Jitter Bug just won't stop
Mix your crooning with my spooning and let me blow my top.




Your love to me I've sworn on account a mine is your'n
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cannonball Adderley's "Bli-Blip" are a love song, but instead of traditional romantic phrases, he uses playful scatting to express his admiration for the woman he loves. While other suitors may "sing your praises in phases deftly lyrical," Cannonball proclaims himself as a "cat who's better at a scat song that's satirical." He hopes that his unconventional approach to wooing her will win her over, singing, "my poor heart gives a start like a Jitter Bug just won't stop. Mix your crooning with my spooning and let me blow my top."


Throughout the song, Cannonball playfully incorporates scatting phrases, such as "Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp," which add to the fun and carefree tone of the song. He also emphasizes the importance of music in their relationship, noting that his love for her is based on the fact that "you can sing" and "you can do" (referring to musical ability).


Overall, "Bli-Blip" is a joyful and lighthearted love song, with a focus on music as a means of expressing and celebrating love.


Line by Line Meaning

While other lovers sing your praises in phases deftly lyrical.
While other lovers compliment you in eloquent verses, I prefer to sing a satirical song.


I'm a cat who's better at a scat song that's satirical.
I'm like a jazz cat who excels at improvising humorous scat lyrics.


In begging for your hand, sweet chick I hope you'll understand this lick.
When trying to woo you, my dear, I hope you'll appreciate my musical approach.


My love to you I bring on account a you can sing Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp.
I express my love for you because of your musical talent, as evidenced by your ability to sing this song.


My poor heart gives a start like a Jitter Bug just won't stop Mix your crooning with my spooning and let me blow my top.
My heart races like a fast dance, and I long to combine your singing with my affection to reach new heights of passion.


Your love to me I've sworn on account a mine is your'n Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp.
I pledge my love to you, and I hope you'll pledge your love to me in return, as we sing together in harmony.


My love for you in true on account a you can do Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp.
My affection for you is genuine and based on your musical talent, as demonstrated by your mastery of this song.


My poor heart gives a start like a Jitter Bug just won't stop Mix your crooning with my spooning and let me blow my top.
My heart leaps with excitement and passion, and I long to combine your singing with my affection to reach new heights of ecstasy.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, SID KULLER

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