Sweet Georgia Brown
Clyde McCoy & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Things are hot here now they say,
There's a new gal in town.
Gals are jealous, there's no doubt.
All the guys just rave about
Sweet, Sweet Georgia Brown.
And ever since she came, the common folks all claim, say
Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown.
They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown,
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!).
It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town.
Since she came why it's a shame how she's cooled 'em down.
Fellas that she can't get must be fellas that she ain't met.
Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her, Sweet Georgia Brown.
All you gals will get the blues,
All you pals will surely lose.
And, there's but one excuse.
Now I've told you who she was,
And I've told you what she does,
Still, give this gal her dues.
This pretty maiden's prayer is answered anywhere
No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown.
Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown.
They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown,
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!).
All those tips the porter slips to Sweet Georgia Brown
They buy clothes at fashion shows for one dollar down.
Fellas, won'tcha tip your hats.
Oh boy, ain't she the cats?
Who's that mister, ain't her sister, it's Sweet Georgia Brown.
The lyrics to Clyde McCoy & His Orchestra's song Sweet Georgia Brown is a lighthearted ode to a woman named Georgia. The song describes her arrival in town and how her presence is causing quite a stir among both men and women. The lyrics detail how she surpasses all other women in terms of beauty and grace, making all women jealous and men fall for her. The singer of the song is clearly infatuated with her as evident in the lyrics as he explains why she is such a desirable woman.
The lyrics are full of playful hyperboles praising Georgia, expressing that no woman can compare to her. The lyrics also play with double entendres, such as "all those tips the porter slips to Sweet Georgia Brown, they buy clothes at fashion shows for one dollar down." While on the surface, the lyrics suggest that Georgia is accepting tips for her services, the double meaning suggests that she's buying expensive clothes at a fraction of their cost, revealing her savvy and resourcefulness.
Overall, the lyrics to Sweet Georgia Brown are a playful and entertaining tribute to a woman named Georgia, who has captured the attention of the entire town.
Line by Line Meaning
She just got here yesterday,
Sweet Georgia Brown has just arrived in the town recently.
Things are hot here now they say,
People are talking about Sweet Georgia Brown and everyone's excited to see her.
There's a new gal in town.
Sweet Georgia Brown is a new girl in town.
Gals are jealous, there's no doubt.
Other girls in town are envious of Sweet Georgia Brown and her popularity.
All the guys just rave about Sweet, Sweet Georgia Brown.
Boys in town are excited about Sweet Georgia Brown and talk about her all the time.
And ever since she came, the common folks all claim, say
Since Sweet Georgia Brown has arrived, everyone in town agrees that she is special and popular.
No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown.
Sweet Georgia Brown is unparalleled compared to other girls in town.
Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown.
She may not be the best dancer, but Sweet Georgia Brown is still charming and attractive to everyone.
They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown,
Everyone is so enamored with Sweet Georgia Brown that they wish they could be near her all the time.
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!).
The artist wants to explain why people are so infatuated with Sweet Georgia Brown and asserts that he is telling the truth.
It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town.
People say that Sweet Georgia Brown is stunningly gorgeous and makes everyone fall in love with her when she arrives in town.
Since she came why it's a shame how she's cooled 'em down.
Since her arrival, Sweet Georgia Brown has calmed and softened the behavior and competition of others in the town.
Fellas that she can't get must be fellas that she ain't met.
It seems like there may be no one who isn't attracted to Sweet Georgia Brown. If there are, it's because she hasn't met them yet.
Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her, Sweet Georgia Brown.
Sweet Georgia Brown is named after the state, Georgia.
All you gals will get the blues, all you pals will surely lose.
All the other girls and their friends in town are going to feel bad and jealous of Sweet Georgia Brown's presence.
And, there's but one excuse.
There is one reason why everyone is so obsessed with Sweet Georgia Brown.
Now I've told you who she was, And I've told you what she does,
The artist has already introduced Sweet Georgia Brown and explained her personality and circumstances.
Still, give this gal her dues.
Regardless of what others may say or think, Sweet Georgia Brown deserves respect and admiration.
This pretty maiden's prayer is answered anywhere
Sweet Georgia Brown's desires and prayers are always met and fulfilled.
All those tips the porter slips to Sweet Georgia Brown, They buy clothes at fashion shows for one dollar down.
Even the porter gives extra tips to Sweet Georgia Brown, which allows her to purchase clothes from fashion shows for discounted prices.
Fellas, won'tcha tip your hats.
The artist is urging men in town to tip their hats as a gesture of respect and courtesy towards Sweet Georgia Brown.
Oh boy, ain't she the cats?
The artist is stating comically that Sweet Georgia Brown is the coolest, hippest, most amazing person in town.
Who's that mister, ain't her sister, it's Sweet Georgia Brown.
The singer is clarifying that the amazing girl that people are talking about is indeed Sweet Georgia Brown, and not any of her sisters or other relatives in town.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MAX LODERBAUER, PAULA SCHOPF
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