Lady Marmalade
David & Roselyn Lyrics
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Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
He met marmalade down in old new orleans
Struttin' her stuff on the street
She said "hello,
Hey joe, you wanna give it a go?" mmm, mmm
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up
The boy drank all her magnolia-wine
On the black satin sheets oh I swear he started to freak
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Hey, hey, hey
Touching her skin feelin' silky smooth
The colour of cafe au lait
Made the savage beast inside
Roar until it cried, more, more, more
Now he's back home doing nine to five
Living his grey flannel life
But when he turns off to sleep
Old memories creep, more, more, more
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
The lyrics to Lady Marmalade are a celebration of a confident and sensual woman named Marmalade, who is depicted as a powerful figure strutting down the streets of New Orleans. The song tells the story of how Marmalade meets a man named Joe and invites him to her boudoir. Although the song is not explicit, it implies that there was some sort of sexual encounter between the two, with Marmalade asking Joe if he wants to "give it a go." The chorus, "voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?" ("Do you want to sleep with me tonight?"), is repeated throughout the song, adding to the seductive and provocative nature of the lyrics. The lyrics are a tribute to the creole culture of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans, as Marmalade is described as a "Creole lady."
The first part of the song describes Marmalade's physical appearance and her confident demeanor. The repeated phrase, "itchi gitchi ya ya da da," adds to the song's vibe and accompanies Marmalade's seductive movements. The second part of the song describes the encounter between Marmalade and Joe. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the sexual nature of the encounter. The final part of the song describes Joe's longing for Marmalade and how he remembers their encounter, even though he is now living a mundane life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
Encouraging and motivating a female to flaunt her style and personality unapologetically
He met marmalade down in old new orleans, Struttin' her stuff on the street
He saw Marmalade confidently exhibiting her charm and confidence in the busy streets of New Orleans
She said 'hello, Hey joe, you wanna give it a go?' mmm, mmm
Marmalade flirtatiously invited Joe to come closer and have a good time with her
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da, Itchi gitchi ya ya here, Mocha-choca-lata ya ya, Creole lady marmalade
Sounds expressing the playful and sensual vibe of Creole Lady Marmalade's character
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Asking Joe if he wants to come to bed with her tonight
He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up, The boy drank all her magnolia-wine
Joe waited in her private bedroom while Marmalade was getting ready and drank all of her sweet magnolia wine
On the black satin sheets oh I swear he started to freak
Joe got excited and overwhelmed from the sensual ambiance of the room and the bed sheets
Touching her skin feelin' silky smooth, The colour of cafe au lait, Made the savage beast inside, Roar until it cried, more, more, more
Describing Joe's intense physical attraction to Marmalade's soft and beautiful skin, triggering his wild and primal desires
Now he's back home doing nine to five, Living his grey flannel life, But when he turns off to sleep, Old memories creep, more, more, more
Joe is now leading a monotonous and unexciting life, but he still reminisces about his passionate and intense experiences with Marmalade
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da da, Itchi gitchi ya ya here, Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Reiterating the playful and seductive sounds of Marmalade that captivated Joe's heart and mind
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?, Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?, Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Continuing to ask Joe if he wants to come to bed with her tonight, with added emphasis and allure
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNY NOLAN, ROBERT CREWE
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