The Frim Fram Sauce
Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Ella Fitzgerald's "The Frim Fram Sauce" express a desire for a special sauce that will awaken the singer's appetite. They reject traditional foods like french fries, tomatoes, pork chops, and bacon, instead craving the unique, titular sauce. The singer desires a dish that will make them feel truly satisfied and is willing to go through the trouble of requesting that it be prepared just how they want it. The verses go on to discuss the importance of eating well and how a girl needs to eat right, indicating that the singer is likely a woman who takes her food seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want french fried potatoes, red ripe tomatoes
I am not interested in simple things that lack flavor and freshness.
I'm never satisfied
My appetite always craves something more.
I want the frim fram sauce
With oss-en-fay with sha-fafa on the side
I desire a special sauce with unique ingredients that elevate my meal.
I don't want pork chops and bacon
That won't awaken my appetite inside
I am not enticed by traditional dishes that are predictable and mundane.
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
As a woman, it's important for me to nourish myself with the right foods - tonight I will indulge.
I don't want fish cakes and rye bread
You heard what I said
Waiter, please, I want mine fried
I have specific preferences and I expect my food to be prepared to my liking.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PERCY MAYFIELD, RAY CHARLES
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@jmarianosilva
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
@taminabetesda9333
don't want French fried potatoes,
Red ripe tomatoes,
I'm never satisfied.
I want the frim fram sauce with the Ausen fay
With chafafa 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 Ausen fay
With chafafa on the side.
Now a persons really got to eat
And a person 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 serve mine fried
I want the frim fram sauce with the Ausen fay
With chafafa on the side.
Interlude Now a persons really got to eat
And a person 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 serve mine fried
I want the frim fram sauce with the Ausen fay
With chafafa on the side.
I want the frim fram sauce with the ausen fay
With cha fafa, cha fafa, cha fafa, on the side
P-LEAZZZE!
@electrowavez1680
I don't want french fried potatoes,
Red ripe tomatoes,
I'm never satisfied.
I want the frim fram sauce with the ausen fay
With chafafa 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 ausen fay
With chafafa on the side.
Now a fella really got to eat
And a fella 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 serve mine fried
I want the frim fram sauce with the ausen fay
With chafafa on the side
@veronikaviol4656
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
@execelsior999
I only knew the Nat King Cole version and always liked it. Have just found this wonderful version - you really can not beat the GREAT Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong especially when they are together. Fantastic musicality!
@malvavisco10
Wow, I love this song, can’t believe I’d never heard this version. Just gorgeous! Can’t beat Ella & Louis
@tpledger100
You're listening to the Gold Standard of Jazz Duo's! WOW!
@haneefbowens87
Today is the day that I found out they made a song together! And I've never been more happier! The GOATS of jazz!
@carlrosenzweig1867
They have entire albums together, there's a lot more for you to enjoy.
@saskiavisser1279
Beautiful ❤❤
@michelberdah757
Your voice is so young Ella and Louis the appetite to sing so bright, thanks so much. It brings me light and joy in my heart
@djandersonny
I searched all over the Internets for a recipe for a nice Frim Fram Sauce. This is maybe the most delicious one I could find. Nat King Cole’s might be a tiny bit more authentic, simply because it’s earlier, but it lacks that certain “je ne sais quoi”, that nicely funky aroma, that Pops & Ella work into the mix.
@jtdavis62
Louis's recipe always starts with a little holy trinity (onions, celery, bell pepper).
@thesariahandjamyahchannel518
djandersonny you know it’s not REAL