Be My Guest
Emile Ford And The Checkmates Lyrics
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Come join the party and meet the rest
Everything is gonna be all right
So be my guest tonight
We're gonna dance to the rock 'n' roll
We're gonna even do the stroll
We're gonna Lindy Hop and Suzy Q
My, my-oh-mine, gee you're so fine
Don't let me down
I'm the king but you can wear my crown
I'm gonna sing, my band gonna play
I'm gonna make you queen for a day
Everything is gonna be all right
So be my guest tonight
My, my-oh-mine, gee you're so fine
Don't let me down
I'm the king but you can wear my crown
I'm gonna sing, my band gonna play
I'm gonna make you queen for a day
Everything is gonna be all right
So be my guest tonight
The song "Be My Guest" by Emile Ford and The Checkmates is an invitation to a party, where the singer is asking his love interest to come and join the fun. The song has a cheerful and upbeat tone, with the singer assuring the person that everything will be alright, and that he wants to make her feel special for the night. The song's lyrics suggest that the party will involve dancing to rock and roll, the stroll, Lindy Hop, and Suzy Q. The singer addresses his love interest as "My, my-oh-mine, gee you're so fine," and promises to make her feel like a queen for the day.
The lyrics express the feeling of excitement and anticipation for a special event, where the singer wants to share the experience with the one he loves. The song reflects the music of the time, with the focus on dancing and having a good time with friends, while ensuring that the person he loves feels special and appreciated. The song has a timeless quality and remains popular today for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about the joys of partying and celebrating with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on baby and be my guest
I’m inviting you to join me as my guest
Come join the party and meet the rest
You’ll be part of the party and get to meet everyone else there with me
Everything is gonna be all right
Don’t worry, everything will go well
So be my guest tonight
Join me tonight as my special guest
We're gonna dance to the rock 'n' roll
We’ll be dancing to the rhythm of some exciting rock 'n' roll music
We're gonna even do the stroll
We’ll step in time with the music and do the popular dance craze known as 'the stroll'
We're gonna Lindy Hop and Suzy Q
We’ll also dance the popular swing dances known as the 'Lindy Hop' and the 'Suzy Q'
It's a special party just for you
This party was arranged with you in mind and is a special occasion just for you
My, my-oh-mine, gee you're so fine
Wow, you’re looking so good that I just have to express it
Don't let me down
Please don’t disappoint my expectations
I'm the king but you can wear my crown
Even though I’m the host, you’ll be the one that everyone will pay attention to
I'm gonna sing, my band gonna play
I have a band and we’ll be singing and playing music for your enjoyment
I'm gonna make you queen for a day
You’ll be treated like royalty and made to feel special
Everything is gonna be all right
Don’t worry, everything will go well
So be my guest tonight
Join me tonight as my special guest
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, JOHN MARASCALCO, TOMMY BOYCE
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