On the Bean
Coleman Hawkins & Fats Navarro & Thelonious Monk - Bean & boys Lyrics
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Can you handle the math bust it down
Traveled a path that I happened to pass
Adventure could last hold the crown
Troubled the lass couldn't surmise her past
Please just answer me back like a clown
Fumbled the sack pop a bubble no tack
Future muddled and black pace around
Honey my bee cause she sweet just like clementine
Sad to see me with your girl when it's Valentines
Suddenly free she adore me a pal of mine
Off of a bean and I melt in the summertime
Honey my bee cause she sweet just like clementine
Sad to see me with your girl when it's Valentines
Suddenly free she adore me a pal of mine
Peppered no jack and I severed the latch
Need a medal to match hit the ground
Better to blast so I left it the past
Got a question to ask drip or drown
Blessing at mass leave em guessing alas
Not a peasant will pass sacred vow
Deader than Drac got the lead in the back
You said you would match where's the ounce
Off of a bean and I melt in the summertime
Honey my bee cause she sweet just like clementine
Sad to see me with your girl when it's Valentines
Suddenly free she adore me a pal of mine
Off of a bean and I melt in the summertime
Honey my bee cause she sweet just like clementine
Sad to see me with your girl when it's Valentines
Suddenly free she adore me a pal of mine
Buttered the bread and I summoned the dead
Could've doubled the dread counting up
Another in bed had a sudden regret
Theres trouble ahead bounce that butt
Someone had said if you love it to death
Make enough of a mess bust that nut
Stuttered instead and mumbled the rest
Made a subtle regress packed her stuff
Off of a bean and I melt in the summertime
Honey my bee cause she sweet just like clementine
Sad to see me with your girl when it's Valentines
Suddenly free she adore me a pal of mine
Off of a bean and I melt in the summertime
Honey my bee cause she sweet just like clementine
Sad to see me with your girl when it's Valentines
Suddenly free she adore me a pal of mine
The lyrics of "On the Bean" by Coleman Hawkins, Fats Navarro, and Thelonious Monk paint a vivid picture of a whirlwind of experiences and emotions. The first verse sets the tone with the singer reflecting on their actions and decisions, suggesting a sense of impulsiveness and curiosity. The lines "Doubled the pack and I sampled the stack, Can you handle the math bust it down" could signify taking risks and testing boundaries, challenging others to keep up with their pace and intensity.
As the song progresses, we see themes of love and relationships emerge, with references to a romantic entanglement on Valentine's Day. The lines "Sad to see me with your girl when it's Valentines, Suddenly free she adore me a pal of mine" suggest a complicated love triangle, highlighting the unpredictability and fickleness of emotions. The reference to melting in the summertime and the sweetness of a bee and clementine further evoke feelings of warmth and desire.
The lyrics also touch upon feelings of regret and missed opportunities, as hinted in the lines "Buttered the bread and I summoned the dead, Could've doubled the dread counting up, Another in bed had a sudden regret, There's trouble ahead bounce that butt." This could indicate a sense of reflection on past choices and the consequences that follow, leading to a realization of the need to confront one's fears and uncertainties.
Ultimately, "On the Bean" seems to capture a mix of excitement, confusion, and introspection, all set against a backdrop of jazzy and vibrant musical arrangements. The repetition of certain phrases and the rhythmic flow of the lyrics add to the overall sense of spontaneity and improvisation, mirroring the spirit of jazz music itself. The song invites listeners to immerse themselves in its rich imagery and complex emotions, inviting them to interpret and explore its meanings in their own unique ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Doubled the pack and I sampled the stack
I acquired a large quantity of drugs and tried a small amount to test its quality
Can you handle the math bust it down
Are you able to understand the calculations involved, break it down for me
Traveled a path that I happened to pass
I journeyed along a route that I coincidentally came across
Adventure could last hold the crown
The thrill of the adventure may continue and be rewarding in the end
Troubled the lass couldn't surmise her past
I upset the young woman, unable to guess her history
Please just answer me back like a clown
Kindly respond to me humorously or with jest
Fumbled the sack pop a bubble no tack
Dropped the bag and burst a bubble with no adhesive
Future muddled and black pace around
The future seems uncertain and confusing, walking in circles
Buttered the bread and I summoned the dead
I spread butter on bread and called forth spirits from the afterlife
Could've doubled the dread counting up
I could have increased the fear while tallying the numbers
Another in bed had a sudden regret
Another person in bed experienced a sudden feeling of remorse
Theres trouble ahead bounce that butt
Problems are on the horizon, move that behind
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Written by: Brady Nelson
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philjazz11
I'm teared up listening. Hawkins is fully alive in his horn. Monk loved the Hawk and vice versa! Just read Kelley's fascinating Monk biography, enlightening but very disturbing. Great music.
Bertrand Laurence
Amazing opening line from the Hawk. So much creativity from 3 notes...
ultimateredstone
Bakermat! ^^
ReverendRicktaScale
Same chords as Whispering ,Stumpy and Grooving High, Coleman Hawkins was a GIANT!
Bertrand Laurence
very useful thanks!