Sweet Georgia Brown
Django Reinhardt Stephane Grappelli & The Quintet of The Hot Club of France Lyrics

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Well let me tell you well no chick made
Could be the same
As Sweet Georgia Brown.
Crazy feet that dance so neat
Has sweet Georgia Brown.
Fella's sigh, and even cry
For sweet Georgia Brown.
I tell you just why

You know I don't lie.
It's been said
She knocks them dead
In any old town.
Since she came right

It's a shame
How she brings them down.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Django Reinhardt's "Sweet Georgia Brown" describe the irresistible allure of the titular character. The singer asserts that no other woman could compare to her. She is known for her impeccable dancing skills and has men sighing and crying over her. The singer insists that he's not lying and claims that it's been said that Sweet Georgia Brown knocks people dead in any town she visits. The song speaks to the deep longing that Sweet Georgia Brown evokes in those who encounter her.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this charismatic and captivating woman. Her presence is so powerful that it commands the attention of everyone around her. The phrase "knocks them dead" suggests that people are so enamored with her that they are rendered speechless. The song also touches on the jealousy and envy that Sweet Georgia Brown's presence can inspire, as the line "it's a shame how she brings them down" suggests that some are reluctant to see others lavishing attention on her.

Line by Line Meaning

Well let me tell you well no chick made
I must say that no other woman compares

Could be the same
To Sweet Georgia Brown's unique charm

As Sweet Georgia Brown.

Crazy feet that dance so neat
Her skilled feet move exquisitely

Has sweet Georgia Brown.

Fella's sigh, and even cry
Men swoon and even weep with desire

For sweet Georgia Brown.

I tell you just why
Allow me to explain

You know I don't lie.

It's been said
Rumors have circulated

She knocks them dead
She leaves a lasting impression