Bli-Blip
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra; Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics
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I'm a cat who's better at a scat songthat's satirical
In begging for your hand, sweet chick I hope you'll understand this lick.
My love to you I bring on account a you can sing
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp
My love for you in true on account a you can do
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp
My poor heart gives a start like a Jitter Bug just won't stop
Your love to me I've sworn on account a mine is your'n
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp.
My love to you I bring on account a you can sing
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp
My love for you in true on account a you can do
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp
My poor heart gives a start like a Jitter Bug just won't stop
Mix your crooning with my spooning and let me blow my top.
Your love to me I've sworn on account a mine is your'n
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp.
In Duke Ellington's song Bli-Blip, the singer compares himself to other lovers who sing praises in lyrically clever ways, stating that he is more skilled in scatting satirical songs. He then addresses the object of his affection, referred to as "sweet chick," begging for her hand and hoping she will understand his unusual method of expressing love. The repeated refrain of "Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp" adds a playful and nonsensical element to the song. The singer's heart gives a start like a jitterbug and he asks the sweet chick to mix her crooning with his spooning, insinuating a desire for physical intimacy. He declares his love and promises loyalty, ending with the same nonsensical refrain.
The lyrics of Bli-Blip demonstrate Duke Ellington's love for experimenting with different styles and incorporating humor into his music. The scatting technique used in the song was popularized in jazz music in the 1920s and allowed performers to improvise vocally and create unique and playful sounds. The nonsensical refrain adds a lighthearted and whimsical touch to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
While other lovers sing your praisesin phases deftly lyrical.
While others may compliment you through eloquent verses, I prefer to express my love for you through a humorous and ironic scat song.
I'm a cat who's better at a scat songthat's satirical
I have a natural gift for composing humorous and catchy scat songs that convey my feelings towards you in a lighthearted way.
In begging for your hand, sweet chick I hope you'll understand this lick.
I hope you appreciate the light-hearted approach I take in expressing my love for you, even though it may not be traditional or serious.
My love to you I bring on account a you can sing
I express my love for you through song, and I appreciate that you have a talent for singing that allows me to do so.
Bli-Blip Varthy Flam flam flam Hipideedleada Baaaaaaaaaaimp
The scat chorus of my song, expressing my love for you in a fun and lively way.
My poor heart gives a start like a Jitter Bug just won't stop
I am head over heels for you and cannot contain the excitement and energy you bring to my life.
Mix your crooning with my spooning and let me blow my top.
I want to combine our love for music and each other to create something truly special and explosive.
Your love to me I've sworn on account a mine is your'n
I promise to love and cherish you as much as you do me, and I hope that our love will continue to grow and flourish together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, SID KULLER
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Paul SJ
Ain't this rather "Ella's Contribution to the Blues" by Ella Fitzgerald?