Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.
Frim Fram Sauce
Diana Krall Lyrics
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Red, ripe tomatoes
I'm never satisfied
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
I don't want pork chops and bacon
My appetite inside
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
Well, you know
A girl, she really got to eat
And a girl, she should eat right
Five will get you ten
I'm gonna feed myself right tonight
I don't want fish cakes and Rye bread
You heard what I said
Waiter, please, I want mine fried
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
Shoo, doo-doo-doo-ya, doo, doo
Shuuba doo-ya doo, sheeya-did'n'doo
I don't want French fried potatoes
Red, ripe tomatoes
I'm never satisfied
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
I don't want pork chops and bacon
That won't awaken
My appetite inside
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
Now you know
Girls we really got to eat
And you know we should eat right
Five will get you ten
I'm gonna feed myself right tonight
I don't want fish-cakes and Rye bread
You heard what I said
Waiter, please, I want mine fried
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
Ooh, with shifafa, uh, on the side
The song "Frim Fram Sauce" by Diana Krall is an ode to the singer's obsession with a particular sauce: the Frim Fram Sauce. In the lyrics, Krall expresses her dissatisfaction with a variety of other foods, such as French fried potatoes, pork chops, and fish cakes, all of which fail to satisfy her appetite. She is only content when she has her Frim Fram Sauce, which she insists be served with the "oss and fay" (meaning the meat and the fat) and "shifafa on the side". The song highlights Krall's playful and lighthearted approach to food, as well as her appreciation for simple pleasures.
At its core, "Frim Fram Sauce" is a fun and catchy tune that celebrates the joy of eating. The lyrics are full of playful references and wordplay, such as the use of "oss and fay" instead of "sauce and gravy" and the repetition of the nonsensical phrase "shifafa on the side". Krall's voice is smooth and sultry, perfectly complementing the song's jazzy, swing-inspired rhythms. Although the lyrics are lighthearted and whimsical, they also convey a sense of genuine enthusiasm and appreciation for good food, which is a sentiment that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want French fried potatoes
I'm not interested in simple, unremarkable meals.
Red, ripe tomatoes
Even the freshest and tastiest of vegetables aren't enough to satisfy me.
I'm never satisfied
I always crave something more flavorful and exciting.
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
I desire this specific, delicious sauce.
With the oss and fay
Prepared with the necessary meat and spices.
With shifafa on the side
As an additional complement to my meal.
I don't want pork chops and bacon
Even traditional meat dishes don't appeal to me.
That won't awaken
These options fail to excite my taste buds and increase my desire for more.
My appetite inside
I need something more flavorful and fulfilling for my meal.
Well, you know
As you're aware,
A girl, she really got to eat
Women need to eat just as much as men do.
And a girl, she should eat right
A woman should consume healthy and satisfying meals.
Five will get you ten
I bet that
I'm gonna feed myself right tonight
I'm going to indulge in a fulfilling and satisfying meal this evening.
I don't want fish cakes and Rye bread
I'm not in the mood for these common dishes.
You heard what I said
I've made it clear what I want.
Waiter, please, I want mine fried
Can I please have my meal the way I want it prepared?
Shoo, doo-doo-doo-ya, doo, doo
A playful interlude not directly related to the meaning of the song.
Shuuba doo-ya doo, sheeya-did'n'doo
Another playful interlude not directly related to the meaning of the song.
Now you know
As I stated before,
Girls we really got to eat
Women need to consume meals that are both healthy and fulfilling.
And you know we should eat right
It's important for women to make healthy food choices.
Ooh, with shifafa, uh, on the side
Reiterated that the particular side dish is an essential part of the meal, as it is listed twice in the song.
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I don't want french fried potatoes, red ripe tomatoes
I'm never satisfied
I want the frim fram sauce
With oss-en-fay with sha fafa on the side
I don't want pork chops and bacon
That won't awaken, my appetite inside
I want the frim fram sauce
With oss-en-fay with sha fafa on the side
Well you know a girl
She really got to eat
And a girl she should eat right
Five will get you ten
I'm going to feed myself right tonight
I don't want fish cakes and rye bread
You heard what I said
Waiter please, I want mine fried
I want the frim fram sauce
With oss-en-fay with sha fafa on the side
Veronika Viol
I' m never satisfied
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
I don' t want pork chops and bacon
That won' t awaken
My appetite IS HIGH. ***********
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
Now you know
Girls. we really got to eat
And you know we should eat right
Five will get you ten
I' m gonna feed myself right tonight
I don' t want fish-cakes and Rye bread
You heard what I said
Waiter, please, I want mine fried
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
Ooh, with shifafa, uh, on the side
Axe Tapper
Everything about this song just rocks. I could listen to Diana all day long
peterhaslund
You mean swings
Jonny Boston Quartet
Swinging like crazy! 😃 Love it! 🙏🏻🙌🏻🎶
Get Smarter
I studied music (cello, piano, drums) for 19 years before I became a soundguy. 37 years and 5000 show later working with a lot of greats, I've discovered Diana. Her performances have taught me more in just a few weeks than any other source. Love her!
Ben Shaw
She is pure jazz! Love her.
alberto fontana cabot
She is great in any version/cover she does😘😘
alberto fontana cabot
Thanks for your interest
Jeff Mizener
This is on my permanent playlist rotation. Especially late at night, on the back porch, through the "better than the neighbors" sound system that would normally prompt someone to call the police, but the music is SO GOOD that they just smile and tap their toes along with me. If Ms. Krall and Cohort are reading this: Thank you for all you have given us.
David Whittaker
So clean, so moving, love the dynamics of this group!
Raymond Maynard
As a musician to play music 🎶 with DK that would nice She is so. Underrated one of the greatest jazz musicians and singers WHY because she plays how she feels and feels how she sings that’s JAZZ🥝🇳🇿fan 👏🎶