It Don't Mean a Thing
Club des Belugas Lyrics


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It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
Doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah
It don't mean a thing, all you gotta do is sing
Doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah

Makes no difference if that rhythm's sweet or hot,
Give that rhythm everything, everything you've got
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
Doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
Dooo-ah dooooo-ah
Don't mean a thing all you gotta do is sing
Dooooo-ah Doo-ah

Makes no difference if that rhythm's sweet or hot,
Give that rhythm everything, everything you've got




It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
Doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Club des Belugas's "It Don't Mean a Thing" are a testament to the importance of swing music. The song is a celebration of the power of swing, and the way that it can transform even the simplest melody into something unforgettable. The chorus repeats the same phrase: "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing", encouraging the listener to embrace the rhythm and let it take them away.


The lyrics also speak to the power of singing. The lines "Don't mean a thing all you gotta do is sing" encourage the listener to embrace their voice and let it soar. The song reminds us that sometimes the simple act of singing can be enough to lift us up and transport us to a different place.


Overall, the lyrics to "It Don't Mean a Thing" are a celebration of rhythm, melody, and the power of music to move us. The song encourages us to let go, embrace the rhythm, and let it take us away.


Line by Line Meaning

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
The importance of something lies in whether it has a certain rhythm or not


Doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah
Musical interlude


It don't mean a thing, all you gotta do is sing
The only thing that matters is to engage in the activity of singing, regardless of how good or bad it may be


Makes no difference if that rhythm's sweet or hot,
The characteristics of the rhythm are insignificant


Give that rhythm everything, everything you've got
However, it is important to fully commit to the rhythm and put in maximum effort


Dooo-ah dooooo-ah
Musical interlude


Don't mean a thing all you gotta do is sing
Again emphasizing the idea that singing itself is what truly matters


Dooooo-ah Doo-ah
Musical interlude


It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
Reiterating the importance of the specific rhythm


Doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah doo-ah
Musical interlude




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Jazziz Café

Divertida versión del "It don't mean a thing" de Duke Ellington por la banda Club des Belugas, es parte de su álbum "Swop" editado en 2008. Creada en Alemania en el 2002 por el tecladista, productor y DJ, Maxim Illion, la banda inicio su andadura con la publicación de su primer trabajo "Caviar at 3 a.m." y este "Swop" es su cuatro trabajo. #NuJazz #NuSwing #Lounge

Jessica the crazy

i love it !

Sir. TopHat

I need to sheet music for this composition so bad.

Velociraptor Bros

#love this

thebass1904

Hoodoo Hoodoo! :D

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